Numerous presentations scheduled in the area through October By Tom Ganser Correspondent Nathan Jaeger, Business Manager for the Whitewater Unified School District, presented information on the district’s $23.5 million Facilities Referendum proposal L at last week’s Johnstown’s Town Board meeting. The referendum will be on the Nov. 8 ballot. “The […]
Month: September 2016
Tennis team showing its overall depth
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent On Sept. 15, the Whitewater High School girls tennis team got a rematch with East Troy after defeating them earlier this season. Whippets head coach Tim Nelson knew it would be a battle this time around, though, since East Troy was missing a couple of […]
Kickers fall by one to Big Foot/Williams Bay
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent After starting the season at 3-3 overall, the Whitewater High School boys soccer team lost its next three matches. The Whippets have played a difficult schedule, going against several Division 1 opponents along the way. This past week, the team participated in just one match, […]
Whippets 11th and 22nd at Angel Invitational
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent The Angel Invitational took place on Sept. 17, an event the Whitewater High School cross country team has competed in the invite for 39 straight seasons. The invite, which is considered to have a loaded field year in and year out, features numerous Division 1 […]
Construction projects come in over, and under budget
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Two of this year’s most notable capital improvement projects in Whitewater — reconstructing Center and George streets — resulted in two different tales when all was said and done. City officials, however, said they were pleased overall with both projects. The Center Street project, which also […]
Whippets volleyball team continues to improve
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent The Whitewater High School volleyball team played two matches in three nights this past week, starting on Sept. 13 against East Troy. Whippets head coach Kathy Bullis said the team didn’t come out victorious, but they did continue to improve defensively and served aggressively. “Playing […]
Whippets offense shows improvement in loss to East Troy
By Daniel Schoettler Sports Correspondent The Whippets saw improvement from their passing game Friday night despite a 68-26 loss to East Troy on the road. Quarterback Daniel Fuller was 20-46 passing and threw for 329 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the game. “Daniel had a big game throwing […]
4th Annual Discover Whitewater Series in the books
The Greater Whitewater Committee’s 4th Annual Discover Whitewater Series, held Sept. 18, featured a Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 5k and W3’s Fit Kid Shuffle through the scenic City of Whitewater. On race day, the GWC and DWS planning committee were joined by 771 participants and 400 volunteers as well […]
Police department chaplain retires
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Delavan Police Chief Tim O’Neill recognized and presented a plaque Sept. 13 to the Rev. Mike Ida, who retired as chaplain for the City of Delavan Police Department after 11 years of service. Ida also retired as pastor of First Baptist Church in Delavan on […]
Comets suffer first conference loss to Badger
By Kevin Cunningham Correspondent Having a great offense while being protected by a strong defense is a recipe for success in the game of football. For Delavan-Darien High School, the team has been accompanied by both aspects of the game, scoring at least 35 points in its last three games […]
