By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a lengthy series of reviews and discussion, Whitewater officials have backed an ordinance that will take the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists into consideration as future street improvements are eyed within the city. While a few wordsmithing changes are expected, the Common Council on Jan. […]
Month: February 2015
Sailing to the top
East Troy native named Yachtswoman of the Year Stephanie Roble, has been named the 2014 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year. A first-time shortlisted nominee, she was recognized by the selection panel for her versatility; her accomplishments as a skipper and as a crew; and her competitive successes on a variety […]
Big Foot student advances to state oratorical competition
By Kellen Olshefski Editor Big Foot High School Senior Carlie O’Donnell recently participated in the American Legion Oratorical Contest. A press release from Big Foot High School said O’Donnell first competed in the Sharon American Legion Post 130 contest on Jan. 8 and then moved on to compete in the […]
Ice Break
The Wisconsin team, consisting of Neal Vogt, Mike Nehs and Mark Hurst, work to achieve the snow work of art they pictured in their minds. (Penny Gruetzmacher Photo)
Comets run hot against Wilmot, cold against Badgers
By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent The Delavan-Darien High School boys basketball team played one of its best games of the season last week in an 81-72 upset over Wilmot and one of the worst halves of the season, in a 69-35 loss to Lake Geneva Badger. “We are essentially a Dr. […]
Sweet 17 for the Lady Whippets
By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent In most of their games this season – and at 17-0 there is plenty to use for comparison – the Whitewater High School girls basketball team has put together a single quarter in which their dominance was a force to be reckoned with by their […]
Paper, canvas and more
Cultural Arts Center features variety of art Art by Varla Bishop and Alison Meschke, of Johnson Creek, and Susan Kotur and Trisha Sloan, of Watertown, will grace the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center Feb. 6 to Feb. 22. The show, featuring a variety of forms from paper to canvas […]
JEAN M. DORSEY
Jean M. Dorsey, 88, of Delavan, died on Feb. 3, 2015, at Golden Years Nursing Home in Walworth. She was born in Sheboygan on June 5, 1926, to Harry and Esther (Corson) Hinkelman. She married John Dorsey, and he died Nov. 10, 2002. She was active at St. Andrew Catholic […]
Warhawk softball clinics begin soon
Registration is now being accepted for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawk Softball Clinics. All individuals in grades 4-12 are welcome to attend and increase their knowledge of pitching and/or hitting. Admittance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost to attend one clinic is $55, two clinics $100. Hitting […]
Village accepts Standard Process annexation
Within hours, Town Board votes to pursue legal action By Heather Ruenz Editor In a matter of hours this week, the Palmyra Village Board voted to accept the annexation of 740 acres requested by Standard Process and the Palmyra Town Board responded by voting to take legal action in an […]
