Lorraine L. Peplinski, of Whitewater, “kicking heals” her soul found her way to heaven Nov. 16, 2016. This feisty little German lady was born on the farm in Mukwonago Sept. 24, 1922, to the late Henry and Clara (Hennig) Schmidt. Lorraine always said she was “29 and holding.” We enjoyed […]
Author: Heather Perkins
RICHARD JENSEN
Richard Jensen passed away Nov. 20 at the age of 83 after a short bout with cancer. Loving husband of Kathleen, (nee Gill) for 59 years; beloved father to Scott (Julie) Jensen, Julie (Gary) Schwartz, Kelly Jensen, and Rick (Jacquie) Jensen; proud grandfather to Ellen (Adam), Kevin, Parker, Alex, Tess, […]
Attendance up at Downtown Whitewater events
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Compared to its composition and makeup a year ago, the face of Downtown Whitewater Inc. is starkly different — a reality emphasized numerous times during a recently issued report. Several representatives came before the Common Council on Nov. 1 and reported on the activities that have […]
DIANNE L. WOODKEY
Dianne Louise Woodkey, 64, died Nov. 15, 2016, in Madison. She was born July 11, 1952, in Missouri, and was a long-time Delavan resident. Dianne enjoyed singing, painting, writing, butterflies, hummingbirds and most especially gardening. She took such pride in establishing a 60-acre wildlife sanctuary with her beloved husband, Michael […]
Fanshaw swims to place on state podium
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent On Nov. 11, the Wisconsin State Swim meet took place in Madison and marked the final competition of the girls swimming season. For Whitewater High School, two girls got to compete in the most prestigious meet in Wisconsin. Junior Grace Fanshaw may have been younger […]
Innovation Center at 92 percent occupancy
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As 2016 begins winding down, recent results reveal the Whitewater Innovation Center has enjoyed another banner year as new, emerging companies continue sprouting up within the local business ecosystem. Mark Johnson, executive director of the center, came before the Common Council on Nov. 1 and issued […]
Reward offered in residential apartment fire
Community comes through to support those affected By Heather Ruenz Editor The Nov. 9 structure fire at University Gardens apartments in Whitewater remains under investigation, according to local police and fire officials. The Wisconsin Arson Insurance Council is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification […]
Warhawks beat UW-Stout to win conference title
UW-Whitewater will host Lakeland in first round of playoffs Saturday By Daniel Schoettler Correspondent The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team secured the outright conference title on Saturday with a 34-16 win on the road over UW-Stout. With the win, the Warhawks secured the automatic bid and their 35th conference title. […]
Don’t just buy a bicycle, build it
Sotherland offering one-on-one bike building Cyclists looking to participate in the production of their ideal steal bicycle are now offered the experience of working one-one with John Sotherland to build it. Classes will take place in the winter months inside his retail shop, BicycleWise as Sotherland works side-by-side with each […]
The horns are ready to blow at annual festival
By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Nov. 19, French horn players of all ages and all abilities, from beginners to adults, will have the opportunity to spend a fun day in both small and large group ensembles with horn fellow horn enthusiasts at the 18th annual University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Fall Horn […]
