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Whitewater Forward Design Workshops
Get a first look at draft concepts and share your thoughts directly with the project team.
Whether you live, work, or spend time in Whitewater, your perspective matters. Stay a few minutes or the whole time.
Location:
- Cravath Lakefront Building
Time:
- Monday, April 20 | 4:30 to 6:30p
- Tuesday, April 21 | 4:30 to 6:30p
Can’t Make It? Have Your Say Online!
You can still be a part of the process. Visit whitewaterforward.com to take the new survey and share how you travel to and through Whitewater.
Participating online is quick and easy, and your input will help guide future decisions.
Thank you for your continued commitment to Whitewater, and helping us move Whitewater Forward.
Fairhaven Pollinator Garden
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.
Olm Fellowship Hall
We’re ready to update interested residents and community members on the Fairhaven Pollinator Garden! Join Fairhaven residents Karen Coburn, Kaye Eckert, Dan Sable, Sue Weigel, Betty Brown and Sue Chuppa and community member Kristine Zaballos as we present our plan for the two pollinator gardens we are creating in 2026.
We’ll recap the benefits of native plants that we shared at our presentation in the fall, and then go into detail about the specific native plants that will be planted, where they will be sourced, how we will plant them, and what pollinators will benefit. We’ll also talk about how the garden is being funded and how it will be maintained. And you’ll have a chance to ask any questions and to purchase cards, coffee mugs, coffee and baked goods to support the garden. Questions? Contact Kristine at kristine@zaballos.com or Karen Coburn at krncoburn@yahoo.com.
For updates, follow the project on Facebook: @Fairhaven Pollinator Garden
City of Whitewater Forward Design Workshop Open House – Monday @ 4:30 p.m.
Cravath Lakefront Building, 341 S Fremont St.
Special City of Whitewater Common Council Meeting – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Development Agreement for Stonehaven Development on Bluff Road and Resolution to approve borrowing from City of Whitewater Wastewater Utility for Stonehaven Development Project.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/254480663517093?p=L8aexM64JkR57jXSQM
Meeting ID: 254 480 663 517 093
Passcode: pk6Wt7TT
Dial in by phone
+1 929-229-5663,,403508619#
Phone conference ID: 403 508 619#
Whitewater Public Library Board of Trustees – Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes adjourn to CLOSED SESSION, not to reconvene: Performance evaluation for the Library Director
Whitewater Public Library, Meeting Room 2
431 West Center St., Whitewater, WI, 53190
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82954099698?pwd=0vQXPacT2GZUwFsnZ5L53xNX33Bqwr.1
Meeting ID: 829 5409 9698
Passcode: pVbffN17
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US
City of Whitewater Forward Design Workshop Open House – Tuesday @ 4:30 p.m.
Open House
Cravath Lakefront Building, 341 S Fremont St.,
Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person *
City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Resolutions to accept offer to purchase from Lifetime Manufacturing LLC for Tax parcel numbers /A444300002 and /A444200002 in Technology Park; Discussion and Possible Action regarding Crypto ATM ban in the City of Whitewater.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/281185701128636?p=MoXZJGnpZaSDkRWdFo
Meeting ID: 281 185 701 128 636
Passcode: T9it2Ds3
Dial in by phone
+1 929-229-5663,,593516002# United States,
Phone conference ID: 593 516 002#
City of Whitewater Comprehensive Plan Advisory Work Group – Wednesday @ 4:00 p.m.
Whitewater Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Cravath
Lakefront Conference Room 312 West Whitewater
St., Whitewater, WI 53190
Some are saying that Cravath Lake is the highest they’ve ever seen
The skate park is inaccessible, but the fishing might be good.
The creek is more like a lake on George Street. North end residents are isolated.
One spectator said this is worse than he saw in 2008.
Perhaps the north end residents could kayak to the south side of George Street or walk to Starin Road to get to work.+
The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Weather Forecast Office indicates that the official rainfall total for Whitewater on April 17 was “only” 2.71″, but of course the creek is carrying a lot of water from south of us. Reportedly there were parts of Janesville that got over 6″.
Photos by Lynn Binnie
St. John’s Masonic Lodge will be hosting its Spring Roast Turkey Dinner on Thursday, April 23rd, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will take place at the Whitewater-Palmyra Masonic Lodge located at 226 W. Main St. in Whitewater.
Guests are welcome to dine in or choose carry-out service. The menu includes roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, and dessert.
Pricing:
– Adults: $15
– Children (12 and under): $5
Tickets are available for purchase both in advance and at the door.
Episode 2 of One Safe Place – The Hope Shelter is now available to view. James Olm takes us inside the shelter to see the facilities and also tell us about the refugees who are staying there.
Please scroll down for the video.
After a national search, Chancellor Corey King announced the appointment of Pieter deHart as the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
“On behalf of the Warhawk family, we are excited to welcome Pieter deHart to UW-Whitewater,” King said. “As provost, he will bring a strategic, bold, and student-focused approach that will elevate our academic programs to even higher levels of excellence. It is clear that Dr. deHart embraces UW-Whitewater’s mission to transform lives, understands our many strengths, and sees clear opportunities to position our university for the future.”
“In a career spanning 25 years, Pieter deHart has served as a research scientist, professor, and dean,” said Robin Fox, interim provost. “His experience as a faculty member and leader reflects a deep and broad understanding of university operations that will serve him well as the next provost. Dr. deHart is passionate about removing barriers to education and has an impressive track record of putting student success at the forefront.”
Currently, deHart serves as associate provost for research and dean of graduate studies at Minnesota State University-Mankato [MSU], the state’s second-largest university.
At MSU, deHart is the chief academic officer for graduate education, where he is responsible for leading graduate education, research, program quality, external funding, partnership cultivation, and policy implementation, among other duties. Before his time at MSU, deHart served as associate vice chancellor for graduate studies and research at UW-Green Bay. He previously served in leadership roles at Unity College in Maine and Virginia Military Institute.
deHart will assume the role of provost on June 15.
“I am honored and energized to join the Warhawk family as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater,” deHart said. “UW-Whitewater’s deep commitment to access, student success, and academic excellence, as well as its national leadership in serving students with disabilities, truly reflects the very best of public higher education. Even more inspiring and exciting for me is joining this amazing, supportive, and engaged community you have developed at both the Whitewater and Rock County campuses. From the moment I stepped on campus, I knew that Warhawk Bold was more than a slogan, but is being lived and led across every inch of campus.”
A tenured faculty member in MSU’s Department of Biological Sciences, deHart holds three degrees in marine biology — a Ph.D. from University of Alaska, a master’s degree from Boston University, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island.
King thanked Robin Fox for her outstanding service as interim provost.
“Time and again, Robin Fox has been called to serve UW-Whitewater, and she has answered that call with enthusiasm and dedication. As interim provost, she modeled thoughtful leadership, showed compassion for all, and took decisive action to keep our Whitewater and Rock County campuses moving forward,” King said. “I appreciate that Dr. Fox has agreed to stay with us through June 30, allowing for a smooth and planned transition of this critical leadership role.”
The campus community is invited to celebrate Fox’s more than 35 years of service at the university employee ice cream social from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, in the University Center Concourse.
“I would also like to extend my appreciation for Kristin Fillhouer, vice chancellor for student affairs, for her leadership of the search and screen committee,” King said.
Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by UW-Whitewater.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning until 10:30 on Friday evening that included the Whitewater area after something around 3-1/2 inches of rain fell in a matter of hours. Rock County, including Janesville, has taken the brunt of the storm. Approximately ten buildings in Emerald Grove were damaged by a possible tornado, and a number of bridges and roads are closed from flooding.
Starin Road is flooded just east of Fremont Street by the bridge, with barriers that apparently do not include a “road closed” sign, but it might be assumed that is the intention. Tom Ganser passed on these photos at 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, indicating that he “can’t believe all the vehicles driving through the water.”
Obituaries
Sally A. Schutte, age 73, of Whitewater, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2026, while at Hearthstone Memory Care in Whitewater. Sally was born on November 6, 1952, to Roy and Elsie (Rohloff) Haas. Sally married William Schutte in the spring of 2003. Sally grew up on the family farm in the Town of Hebron and graduated from Jefferson High School. She dedicated nearly her entire career to Fort HealthCare, where her hard work and versatility shone through various roles. Over the years, she served in housekeeping and medical records, Center for Dermatology. Sally … Read more
Zachariah “Zach” Schoenke, 41, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born April 4, 1985, to Keith W. Schoenke and Kathleen Schoenke in Fort Atkinson, WI. He grew up and graduated from Whitewater High School in 2003. Zach worked various jobs over the years but was currently working at Cracker Barrel in Janesville. He was a big Packers Fan and liked to play fantasy football. He enjoyed reading, cooking, and watching horror shows. Zach fiercely loved his son, Lincoln, his sisters, Cami and Cary, his mom and stepdad, and his aunt Robin. He will be dearly … Read more
Carla Winn, 82, died September 5, 2026. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2026, at East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218, followed by a burial at 2:00 PM at White Chapel Memorial Garden 1806 N Oliver Ave. Carla is preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Dwight and Wilma Lois Krehbiel; and sister, Jennifer Krehbiel. She is survived by husband, Stephen; daughter, Ashley (Clint) Gagel, of Overland Park; siblings, Paul (Kay) Krehbiel, of Socorro, NM, Lynn (Bill) Oetting, of Wichita, Ellen (John) Querner, of Wichita, Teresa Woodson, of Lawrence, KS, … Read more
Susan Miller Celebration of Life There will be a gathering of friends and acquaintances at Susan’s Farm Store to celebrate Susan’s life on Saturday, September 19th from 2-5 p.m. at N6623 Lake Lorraine Rd., Delavan, Wisconsin
Our loving mother, JoAnn E Harrop, age 95, passed away on September 11, 2026. Our sorrow is deep, but we are filled with gratitude for the many years we had with her. Even as her mind was failing, she remained strong and appreciative of all who cared for her. JoAnn was born on January 13, 1931, daughter to Fred Braun and Evelyn Braun {Storck). She was raised in Whitewater, Wisconsin by her grandparents, Otto and Edith Storck. She attended Whitewater High School and helped at the Storck tavern where she met her husband Earl C. Harrop. They married on November … Read more
Russell O. Johnson “Russ,” 88, passed away on September 4, 2026 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Russell was born on July 12, 1938, in Janesville, Wisconsin. Russ grew up in Janesville, and after high school he joined the Air Force on May 1, 1958, serving as an aircraft mechanic until June 12, 1962. He then worked at Parker Pen in Janesville for a time, where he met his future wife, Avis. After marrying Avis Mason in April 1964, Russ worked for Gillman Manufacturing for a time, then began a career at Dana until its closing in 1980. In 1981, Russ started working … Read more
Marcia Zingg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Marcia will be remembered for her unwavering love, remarkable strength, generous spirit, and lifelong devotion to her family. She shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Jeffrey Zingg, who considered her not only his wife but also his best friend, business partner, and the love of his life. Together, Marcia and Jeffrey built a successful life rooted in perseverance, hard work, laughter, and love. As entrepreneurs in Whitewater, Wisconsin, they owned and managed new car franchises and … Read more
Amanda Jean Hunter was born to Ralph and Malinda (Thomas) Hunter of Whitewater, Wisconsin, on October 6, 1976. She passed away on August 4, in Fort Worth, Texas, where she lived with her family. Amanda passed peacefully in the hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Amanda was a kind-hearted free spirit with an unmistakable hippie warmth. Generosity, spontaneity, a quick wit, a macabre sense of humor, and an open heart were traits that she embraced. She was a tireless champion of those in need, an innate characteristic that became among the best of her qualities. She proved to be a … Read more
Ellen Eichmiller, 82, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Ellen was born on September 10, 1943, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Chester “Guy” and Irene (née Holmen) Steig. She married the love of her life, Paul Eichmiller, on December 7, 1963, and together they made their home in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Ellen spent much of her working life as a secretary at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she formed many lasting friendships and memories. Ellen cherished her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with those closest to her. She was known for her love of … Read more
Janet Quinn, age 71, of Jefferson passed away on Thursday, August 20th. Janet was born on December 22nd, 1954 in St. Joseph, MI to Robert Mounsey and Edith Christison Mounsey. She was a granddaughter to Herbert Bragg Mounsey, Charlotte Mounsey, and Ester Christison West. She married Michael Durden in 1979 and later married Eury Quinn Jr. (J.R.) in 1988. Janet grew up in Benton Harbor, MI, and subsequently lived in New York and Arkansas before moving to Wisconsin in 2016. She was a dedicated caregiver to her disabled Mother, and worked as a custodian for various employers over the years. … Read more
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