By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent In a make or break week, the Whitewater High School boys basketball team could not defeat either of its conference foes, and now stands little chance of reaching .500 by the end of the season. Against conference leading Edgerton, Whitewater’s defense unraveled a bit and […]
Month: February 2014
Making A Difference
Two local girls inspiring others to pay it forward By Heather Ruenz Editor Art shows and contests are nothing new but the driving force behind the “Show us your Best Smile” art show, currently on display at Studio 84, is anything but common. Natalie LaBreche and Morgan Radaj, 7th grade […]
On the stage
Beat the blues from the long winter season by taking in a performance of the Whitewater High School Players’ “Almost Maine” including cast members Connor Dalzin, left, and Erin McManaway. The contemporary romantic comedy is slated 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 27-March 1 in the WHS auditorium. Tickets are […]
Whitewater swim team makes a bit of history
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent The Whitewater High School boys swim team entered sectionals last weekend looking to put an impressive stamp on an up and down season. Following the meet, the Whippets learned that two of its relay teams and four individual swimmers are heading to state. “All season […]
Whitewater Community Garden may grow
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The acreage of the Whitewater Community Garden could increase when warm weather returns this year, according to a plan floated by organizers. But a stamp of approval from a governing body will be necessary for plans to proceed. The gardens were briefly discussed at the city’s […]
Keep the water running
Warmer weather will drive frost levels deeper; increase risk of pipes freezing Early last week the City of Whitewater issued a notice that a stream of water the outside diameter of a pencil be left running constantly until further notice. That notice not only remains in effect, it has reached […]
Weather-related crashes close Highway 11 in Walworth County
High winds and whiteout conditions have contributed to several crashes in Walworth County, including two incidents this morning on Highway 11 that happened within hours of each other. The first crash occurred at about 8 a.m. this morning, resulting in the Sheriff’s Department closing Highway 11 at Highway 120 until […]
JAMES A. BATTEN
James A. Batten, 70, of Whitewater, died Feb. 16, 2014. He was born Aug. 27, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Harold and Ruth Batten. He retired from Valspar paint after 32 years on Feb. 28, 2006. He married Janice (Erickson) Batten on July 6, 1962, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran […]
Five wrestlers advance to sectional
By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent Five Delavan-Darien High School wrestlers advanced out of Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association regional action into the sectional round that will be held Saturday in Waupun. Seniors Dan Loomer, Landon Schramski, Cody Chelminiak, Ricardo Cruz and Hunter Gramly will have their seasons continue in Waupun after picking […]
‘America’s Got Talent’ favorite brings ‘dream’ to Delavan
Indoor kite flyer performs for students before Sky Circus on Ice By Vicky Wedig Editor When Michigan native Connor Doran was 14 years old, he went to a kite show as a spectator in Bend, Ore. “Somebody put a single-line kite in my hand, and I loved it,” said Doran, […]
