Mary Briggs Leff, 94, died Sept. 4, 2016. She was born to the late Charles A. Briggs and Carrie Harvey Briggs on Dec. 3, 1921 in White Plaines, N. Y. At White Plaines High School, Mary played field hockey and the violin. She showed an early interest […]
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JACQUELYN JANE ELITHROP SNYDER
Jackie Snyder, 88, of Lynn Haven, Fla., passed away peacefully Aug. 29, 2016, after a long illness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She was born in Milwaukee on Nov. 7, 1927. During her lifetime she was an award-winning artist, music lover and avid University of Florida football fan. She attended […]
PAULA J. HAUFFE
Paula Jane Hauffe died Aug. 22, 2016, at her home in Sunland Center in Marianna, Fla., after a brief illness. She was born Feb. 27, 1952, in Delavan. She was the beloved daughter of the late Jacquelyn Snyder and Robert E. Hauffe. She is survived by sisters, Georgia A. Hauffe […]
RICHARD COMSTOCK LEIGHTON
Richard Comstock Leighton, 87, of Williams Bay, died Aug. 29, 2016. HE was born in Sheboygan Falls and attended Sheboygan Falls High School and the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and was based at the Air Force station in Antigo. He finished […]
Bright chairs (and smiles)
Volunteers finish painting the adironack chairs used at the Whitewater City Market, from the left: Sarah Linn, Mary Fenzl, Emily Held, Brienne Diebold Brown, Kristine Zaballos and Tami Brodnicki. The market, held Tuesdays from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cravath Lakefront Park, has been a success in […]
Applicant’s record leads to denial of alcohol license
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After combing through an applicant’s recent background, Whitewater officials have decided to deny her a license to serve alcohol. Early this summer, Whitewater resident Hannah Leclair submitted the routine paperwork to serve alcohol at the Brass Rail, 130 W. Main St. She subsequently underwent the standard […]
Whippets shut out Janesville Craig
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent To open up its 2016 season, the Whitewater High School boys soccer team – who competes in Division 3 – played against Elkhorn, who competes in Division 2. Schools compete in certain divisions based on enrollment, allowing for a more even playing field. Against Elkhorn, […]
UW-Whitewater ‘works together’ chancellor says
Kopper reviews last year and looks ahead to future By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Aug. 29, Beverly Kopper, the 16th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, provided a look back over the past year for the university and a glimpse forward to the 2016-17 academic year during her state of […]
Council approves paying for biodigester review
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After meeting behind closed doors recently, Whitewater’s elected decision-makers have agreed to pay a company for its review of the city’s biodigester facility. The Common Council on Aug. 16 agreed to pay $60,000 to Trane, a La Crosse-based company specializing in heating and air conditioning services […]
Whippets top last year’s finish at Warhawk Open
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent The 2016 season got off to a busy start for the Whitewater High School volleyball team on Aug. 26 and 27. The Whippets participated in a two-day tournament, the UW-W Warhawk Open, which featured 26 teams across Divisions 1, 2 and 3. The team finished […]
