Whitewater: Banquet held in support of literacy program (Originally published Nov. 2, 2022.) By Kim McDarison Whitewater Leads, a program aimed at improving literacy among students within the Whitewater Unified School District, held a fundraising banquet in October, proceeds from which, according to information supplied by the group, will be used to purchase books for […]
By Kim McDarison As 2023 comes to a close, below is a summary of Walworth and Jefferson county circuit court cases which WhitewaterWise continues to follow. Ostria Hernandez continues to face drug-related charges, civil forfeitures Jose Valentin Ostria Hernandez, a Whitewater man initially charged with seven drug-related criminal counts in July, but pleaded not guilty […]
By Kim McDarison Willie Hearn, a Whitewater resident who was charged in May with robbing a BP gas station and convenience store on the city’s west side, was found guilty of several charges associated with the crime, including robbery with threat of force, two counts of resisting or obstructing an officer, disorderly conduct, and possession […]
By Kim McDarison Willie Hearn, a Whitewater resident who is alleged to have robbed a BP gas station and convenience store on the city’s west side, will appear before a 12-person jury in October. Hearn, who remains in custody, appeared Monday by video conferencing before Walworth County Circuit Court Judge Peter Navis, at which time […]
