By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials recently received a piece of good news amid ongoing overtures to grow the city’s economic base. But the news comes with a challenge as well. Jeffrey Knight, chair of the Whitewater Community Development Authority, revealed the next step in filling a newly created economic […]
Month: March 2015
Tough week
Tyrus Wintlend (55) and Roland Luckett (15) do their best to help the Whippets effort in the Feb. 23 loss to Delavan in a close game, 77-70. Last Thursday night the team fell to East Troy, 66-40 to close out the regular season. (Peter Mischka Photo)
JAMES W. OMDOLL JR.
James W. Omdoll, Jr., businessman and life-long resident of Palmyra went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2015. Jim was born on March 13, 1940, in Milwaukee to James W. Omdoll, Sr. and Geraldine M. (Finke) Omdoll (both deceased). Jim graduated from Palmyra High School in 1958, […]
On to state
Kelly O’Hara will represent Whitewater High School in every event at the state competition after earning a title on the floor with a 9.325, and two fourth place finishes, on the vault with an 8.65 and the all around with a 34.7 at last week’s sectional meet at Mt. Horeb. […]
String Soirée educational scholarship benefit concert March 15
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Chancellor’s String Quartet will be featured in a benefit concert to raise funds for educational scholarships at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15 at the historic Bassett House, 708 W. Main St., Whitewater. Tickets are $20 donation per person and are tax deductible. The program will include […]
Projects move forward with CDA support
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Several economic developments, at various stages of the completion spectrum, are moving forward or evolving in Whitewater with the assistance of grant dollars and through the purchase of public property. One proposal, involving Elkhorn-based DP Electronic Recycling, is on track after a few snags. The Whitewater […]
Personal politics
Citizen takes aim at School Board president By Tracy Ouellette Editor The end of the Feb. 23 East Troy Community School District Board of Education meeting had District Administration Chris Hibner staunchly defending the integrity and leadership of School Board President Ted Zess after Zess fielded a barrage of questions […]
MARION I. YORK
Marion Irene York, 90, of Downing, passed away on March 6, 2015, at the Baldwin Care Center in Baldwin. Marion was born July 17, 1924, in Whitewater, to Elmer and Irma (Holt) Foote. Marion married Wayne A. York on March 20, 1943. They dairy farmed for several years in the […]
City begins looking at Fire Department staffing needs
Chief says under current staffing department can no longer adequately staff week days By Kellen Olshefski Editor With staffing shortage on the fire side of Elkhorn’s Fire and EMS services, Elkhorn Public Safety Committee began discussions Monday on what can be done to ensure the fire department is adequately staffed […]
Lady Whippets punch ticket to state
Girls undefeated streak continues with win over Dodgeville By Heather Ruenz Editor The Whitewater High School girls basketball team will attempt to complete an undefeated season after earning a trip to the Div. III state championship. The Lady Whippets took down Dodgeville, 57-54 today in the sectional final at Middleton High School. […]
