Unknown artist adding to downtown’s aura

By Roger Whittle - July 19, 2025 in Arts, Featured, News Reading Time: < 1 minute

The stone, about 3 inches long and two inches wide, features drawings of hot-air balloons and was found near the front door of the Watertown Current. Photos by Roger Whittle, Watertown Current.

An artist has been rocking Downtown Watertown. Literally. This stone, painted black with multi-colored dots, was found in a flower box at Gather. For...

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Roger Whittle

Roger Whittle has over 40 years of daily newspaper experience at a dozen papers across the country including the Omaha World Herald. He returned to his hometown of Watertown in 2012 as editor of the local paper. He has been recognized with dozens of journalism awards for writing, photography and page design.

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