By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Housing, the library and the oft-discussed absence of a full-service grocery store were among the items pinpointed in a recent long-range goal-setting exercise in Whitewater. During his routine report to the Common Council on Aug. 1, City Manager Cameron Clapper highlighted some of the key takeaways […]
Author: Heather Perkins
DENNIS MICHAEL RUE
Dennis “Coach” Michael Rue, 61, of Cambridge, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at Sienna Crest in Fort Atkinson. He was born in Fort Atkinson Sept. 7, 1955, to Richard Arthur and Mary Jane (Televik) Rue. He grew up in Cambridge and graduated from Cambridge High School. He […]
ROSEMARY V. MULDERINK
Rosemary V. Mulderink, 81, of Delavan, died Aug. 19, 2017, at her home in Delavan. She was born in Blue Island, Ill., on July 31, 1936, to Leo and Laura (Hola) Heintz. She was united in marriage to Edward Mulderink on Oct. 30, 1954, in Calumet Park, Ill. Ed […]
City approves weed harvesting plan through 2020
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As a precursor to future weed harvesting efforts, City of Whitewater officials have approved a plan to re-up with a company specializing in aquatic plant surveys. The Common Council on Aug. 1 backed a new three-year contract with Elkhorn-based Lake and Pond Solutions. The agreement spans […]
UWW to have viewing of eclipse
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Physics Department will host a viewing of this Monday’s solar eclipse at the Observatory on the hill behind Hyer Hall. The partial solar eclipse will be as a result of the moon passing between the Earth and the sun. It will start at 11:52 a.m. and […]
Horse Trails Association preparing for Fall Roundup
With the days of summer winding down, the Southern Kettle Moraine Horse Trails Association is starting to look toward its annual Fall Roundup event, and is in need of volunteers for the events. Also needed in the event are donations for raffle baskets and silent auction items, sponsors and cash […]
Whippets tennis shows growth opening season
By Ryan Spoehr SLN staff After the Whippets tennis team started its 2017 campaign, the coach lauded the maturation on the court while facing tough competition on the court. “The Whippets opened their season with some very close, tough matches,” coach Tim Nelson said. “The team is rebuilding this year […]
Genoa City teen gets stayed jail sentence for distributing images of sexual encounter
A Genoa City teenager received a stayed sentence of nine months in jail for his role in a sexual encounter with a schoolmate and circulating images of the tryst. Tias L. Larson, 18, was sentenced Aug. 4 to nine months in jail with work-release privileges on each of three counts […]
Local business gives away SUV
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Advanced Auto Clinic in Delavan had a fundraiser Saturday for the Boys and Girls Club of Walworth County and gave away a reconditioned GMC Yukon as part of its “Deserving Rides” program. Tony Lynn, owner of Advanced Auto Clinic, said he has donated to many […]
Hitting the gridiron
Tyler Sheffield attempts to avoid a player from Union Grove while running with the ball. Prior to the Whippets home opener this Friday, Aug. 18, they hit the field in a scrimmage at Union Grove High School on Aug. 11. Whitewater’s opener on Friday is at home against Jefferson […]
