We've got a small spook-tacular show for you all! One of our journalists and a couple fellow students have wonderful costumes to show you! They've done an absolutely boo-tiful job!
James Garcia, Whitewater School Resource Officer
• October 27, 2025
Halloween weekend is a time for fun, costumes, and community events, but it’s important to prioritize safety whether you’re trick-or-treating, going to parties, or heading out to bars. For families...
Kory Makos, Community News Editor
• October 27, 2025
As Halloween rapidly approaches, Whitewater is getting back into its “Second Salem” spirit. Spooky decorations are filling yards, but a local dog rescue has put its own spin on a typical haunted house....
The City of Whitewater offers a lot of history, particularly in the realm of spooky. The nickname “Second Salem” is earned from things like odd sightings at the infamous Hamilton House and witches...
Haunted houses are a staple of Halloween. They are everywhere, as communities host them to give guests a fright of their lives. In Whitewater, one group of people took it upon themselves to give the community...
The ghouls are out and about the town this time of year. On the rainy fall day of Oct. 26, children, college students and many community members headed downtown in Whitewater to show off their costumes....
Although Whitewater is loved for its serene landscapes and cozy community, the town holds secrets beyond its natural beauty. Among cherished Whitewater traditions, the tales of witches and local hauntings...
As Halloween approaches, it becomes that time of year when the community begins to decorate as a haunting way to show their love for this time of year. Throughout Whitewater, there are tons of historical...
Katy Wimer, Whitewater Chamber of Commerce Coordinator of Operations & Events
• October 23, 2022
The spookiest parts of Whitewater are probably the cemeteries, particularly Hillside Cemetery, and the Witches Tower (Starin Park Water Tower) not only because of their link to various witch activity/lore...
A same-name group costume allows for each member to have their creativity and individuality shine through. How it works is that the group is given a name, like “Joe,” and everyone dresses as a celebrity...
