During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to join in its lifesaving mission by giving blood. Since 1943, every U.S. president has designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the Red Cross helps people across the country and around the world. Red […]
Author: Heather Perkins
Places to go, people to meet
EAHS senior a National Merit Scholarship finalist By Heather Ruenz Editor After what can be described as a whirlwind of events, a senior at Elkhorn Area High School was recently informed he’s a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Philip Meersman, of Delavan, began the process by taking a […]
School Board gets bird’s eye view of renovation renderings
By Ryan Spoehr Editor Whitewater Unified School Board members had not only a taste of modern technology at the board’s most recent meeting, but they were able to take a peek into a virtual reality world of what district buildings may look like in the future. Teresa Wadzinski and Andrew […]
Whippets fight tough in close games
By Daniel Schoettler Correspondent The Whitewater Whippets boys basketball team finished their regular season this past week with a close loss to Union Grove before falling to East Troy. The team will begin WIAA regionals this week. On Tuesday, the Whippets fell on the road to Union Grove in a […]
Chiefs basketball seasons come to an end
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent A four-game winning streak to close out the regular season gave the Big Foot boys basketball team a bit of momentum heading into Tuesday night’s WIAA Division 3 regional opener at East Troy. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, that momentum came to end — and it didn’t […]
Matheson Memorial Library video published
A video presenting Matheson Memorial Library as a free and essential community resource has been published, Library Director Lisa Selje announced recently. The video highlights the library’s mission to connect the community with library resources and services that enrich, enlighten and entertain. Supported by Realtor Associate Rob Edwards of Keefe […]
Warhawks win first conference championship
By Daniel Schoettler Sports Correspondent The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Women’s Basketball team punched its ticket to the NCAA tournament by winning the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament Championship over UW-Oshkosh, 65-56. This marks the first time in program history that the women’s team has accomplished the feat. The Warhawks were […]
Whippet grappler Duval makes appearance at state competition
By Kevin Cunningham Correspondent Whitewater High School’s Jimmy DuVal is an athlete in every sense of the word. His wrestling coach, John Schimming – who wrestled at the collegiate level – said DuVal is a better wrestler than he was in high school. DuVal plays football as well, and Schimming […]
A fun and hearty start
From the top: Vivian and Scott Vanderveen man the sausage patty station at the Fighting Forty Association’s breakfast at the Sharon Firehouse last weekend; Jackson Andritsch and his mom, Stephanie, show off his special fire helmet; Mike Brooke (on left) and Mark Ruosch keep two of several […]
Smiles, tears and rousing applause
VIP Services Annual Recognition Dinner an evening of inspiration By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The 32nd Annual Recognition Dinner Program for VIP Services, Inc. featured, among the gamut of emotions, gratitude to surprise to pure and unbridled joy. But one person in particular brought the house down, so to speak. […]
