A donations drive is underway at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater that will give people a chance to support troops serving overseas. A collection event will take place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, in the James R. Connor University Center. Anyone from campus and the community may […]
Month: March 2014
Help ‘Scout Out Hunger’ in East Troy on March 22
Scout Out Hunger is Saturday, March 22, in East Troy. Local Cub Scout Pack 92 will deliver bags on Saturday, March 15, for pick up the following week. The Pack requests residents wishing to donate canned goods and other non-perishable use the delivered bag and have them set out for […]
One big project
Three stages of East Gateway endeavor combined By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With winter giving way to spring, Whitewater officials are starting to turn their attention toward construction work. Final details of one of the largest endeavors in recent years – the East Gateway project – are starting to take shape. […]
The future looks bright
State gymnast, coach look forward to continued growth By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent After an up and down season featuring a very young team, Whitewater High School gymnastics head coach Jennifer Galbrecht knows that this past season was about growth toward the future. “We were a new, young team. We […]
Fire at sorority house displaces 23 UW-W students
A minor fire at a sorority house has temporarily displaced 23 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students. The fire at the Sigma Sigma Sigma house was reported about 10:44 a.m. Friday and was out within 30 minutes, according to Jeff Angileri, assistant director of marketing and media relations at UW-W. The house […]
School District sends facility needs letter to parents
By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Community School District sent a letter to parents this week informing them of the district’s facility needs and the process that will be used to address the needs. The letter from Dr. Christopher Hibner, superintendent details the needs of the district as identified […]
Graves won’t seek another term; endorses undersheriff
After 42 years in law enforcement – including 14 as Walworth County Sheriff – David Graves announced Friday that he will not seek another term in next fall’s election. Graves, who made the announcement in a press release issued Friday morning, wasted no time in endorsing current Undersheriff Kurt Picknell […]
Having a ball
ROTC Cadets Cody Rabiego (left) and Mariah Gorse, walk under the Saber Arch at the March 13 ROTC Military Ball held at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. (Tom Ganser photo)
Trackside fun!
Last weekend’s train show at various locations in Delavan welcomed kids of all ages. Greg Christensen, above, and his son Asher (2 1/2) of Whitewater get an up close look at a display inside Jan’s Hallmark. (Michael Hall photo)
Candidate Forum slated for Saturday
The Whitewater-Area League of Women Voters will sponsor a candidate forum from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 15. The forum will be held in the Whitewater City Hall Council Chambers in advance of the April 1 municipal elections. Invited candidates include: Phil Frawley (AD1), Stephanie Abbott (AD2), Lynn Binnie […]
