Good morning, Whitewater There are two principal public meetings scheduled for the city today. At 5 p.m., the Community Development Authority will meet to receive a report and presentation from The Retail Coach, a retail recruitment firm. The meeting will take place in community room of the municipal building. At 6:30 p.m., there will be…

Good morning, Whitewater The week begins with a return to a more conventional schedule of public meetings. Today, at 5 p.m., there will be a meeting of the Library Board at 5 p..m. in at the Irvin Young Library. On this date in 1836, Milwaukee’s first newspaper, The Milwaukee Advertiser, began publishing. published. The National…

Good morning, Whitewater The National Weather Service reports that today will have a likelihood of heavy rain, with a high in the upper eighties. The Farmers’ Almanac reports that there will be scattered showers today, with high temperatures. In Wisconsin history on this day, in 1921, Wisconsin was the first state in America to guarantee…

Good morning, Whitewater The National Weather Service reports that today will have a chance of thunderstorms, with a high of 85. The Farmers’ Almanac reports that there will be scattered showers today, with high temperatures. In Wisconsin history on this day, in 1897 — the high temperature reached 115 degrees in Ashland, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin…

Good morning, Whitewater There are no public meetings scheduled in the city today. The National Weather Service reports that today will be sunny, with a high of 81. The Farmers’ Almanac reports that there will be scattered showers today, with high temperatures. In fact, they say that hot weather continues. For a summer forecast, that’s…

Good morning, Whitewater There are no public meetings scheduled in the city today. The National Weather Service reports that there is about an even chance of thunderstorms, with a high in the mid 80s. The Farmers’ Almanac reports that there will be scattered showers today, with high temperatures. A near match. In Wisconsin history on…

Good morning, Whitewater The National Weather Service predicts today will be mostly sunny with a high of 73 degrees. The Farmers’ Almanac, looking ahead from last year to today, predicts thunderstorms. Today begins with a Clean Sweep for the Downtown — beginning at 7 a.m. today — What: Downtown Clean Sweep Where: Meet behind Main…

Good morning, Whitewater July 1st is a memorable date in Wisconsin history, according to the Wisconsin Historical Society. Consider these disparate events from our history — 1838 – First Known Norwegian Settler in Wisconsin 1899 – The Gideons Organize in Janesville 1927 – General Mitchell Field Begins Passenger Service 1959 – Circus World Museum Opens…

Good morning, Whitewater A summary of July 4th events in Whitewater is available at http://www.ww4th.com/festivalschedule.html. Information on the Friday, July 4th Independence Day Parade, beginning at 10:00 a.m., is also available. I have updated my calendar to reflect a change in Planning Commission meetings — they are now scheduled for the third Thursday third Monday…

Good morning, Whitewater There are no public meetings scheduled for the City of Whitewater. Even so, you’ll still find something to do, make, build, see, or explore. On this date in 1837, according to the Wisconsin Historical Society, the Milwaukee Sentinel was founded. It began as a weekly paper. The National Weather Service predicts heavy…

Good morning, Whitewater First, a quick reminder about the 13th Downtown Clean Sweep this morning from 8 AM to 1 PM. The particulars — What: Downtown Clean Sweep Where: Meet behind Randix at 8 AM, or any time between 8 and 1 for information on what to do. When: Thursday, June 26, from 8 AM…

Good morning, Whitewater I neglected to mention that yesterday, on June 24th, 1947, pilot Kenneth Arnold’s supposed sighting of a UFO in the Pacific northwest led to the widespread use of the term flying saucer. It’s not a moment in Wisconsin history — it’s a national moment. In Wisconsin history today, in 1950, the Korean…