By Tom Ganser CORRESPONDENT The 23rd annual University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Undergraduate Research Day on March 22 displayed the results of the work of 162 students, working alone or in teams under the guidance and mentoring of 76 staff and faculty members and presented in 117 projects as oral presentations, dramatic […]
Sports & Other News
Expectations greater for Whitewater tennis team
By Troy Sparks CORRESPONDENT This year, the Whitewater boys tennis team will be tested on the court and are expected to perform better than last season. “Last season we finished sixth out of seven in our conference,” head coach Jordan Dittmer said. “This season I expect to improve upon that […]
This week in the East Troy News…
The spring general election is Tuesday and the Village of East Troy has five candidates for three open trustee seats. In another local race, Rick Stacey is challenging Randy Timms for the Walworth County District 1 supervisor seat. Read about the candidates in both races in this week’s edition of […]
On the hunt
Olivia Rash waits patiently with her basket for the start of the East Troy Family and Community Resource Center held their 13th annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 24. More than 140 children hunted for eggs and had fun making crafts and having their faces painted at the event.
Whitewater candidates in council, School Board races voice opinions before Election Day
With Election Day coming up this Tuesday, candidates for Whitewater Common Council and the Whitewater Unified School Board took the opportunity to respond to questions sent out by the Whitewater Register. Common Council James Allen (Common Council at-large) 1. What are the two biggest issues facing your constituents right now? […]
Young Whitewater track athletes earn some experience
By Troy Sparks SLN CORRESPONDENT Some athletes from the Whitewater boys and girls track team didn’t compete in the Parker Varsity Invite at New Berlin West on March 24 due to a head start on this week’s spring break from school, according to head coach John Houwers. Freshmen and first-time […]
Egg hunting fun
Kayla and Michael Randall (above) participate in a game at First Lutheran Church March 24; at Elkhorn Area High School’s FFA-sponsored event earlier that morning, Eli Polyock, 1, (right) thinks the egg he found is a treat. (Dave Dresdow and Heather Ruenz photos)
In this week’s Independent…
The March 29 Elkhorn Independent includes: • Pre-election coverage including comments from a resident running as a write-in alongside two incumbents for the Elkhorn Area School District Board, a contested race for the District 6 Walworth County Board, which includes the City of Elkhorn and Town of Sugar Creek, an […]
Irish celebration
Above:(from the left) Timmy Sullivan, Reese Sullivan, Kelly Sullivan, Matthew Franz, Zach Chapman, Nathan Chapman and Stephanie Chapman help out at the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhorn March 17, an event that featured church and greater community members stopping by for a traditional Irish […]
In this week’s Whitewater Register …
In this week’s Whitewater Register, coverage includes: – Former Walworth County Judge Carlson passes away – UW-Whitewater hosts Undergraduate Research Day – Consultant hired to address Middle School roof issues – Candidates in local races use forum to highlight city issues, explain why they are running – UWW gymnastics team […]
