By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent The 2-10 Whitewater High School softball team had three games on its schedule this past week, but on May 10, the third game got rained out. The first of the two played was against Jefferson on May 5 at home. The two teams played just […]
Author: Heather Perkins
Officers cleared in Jan. 8 fatal shooting
By Vicky Wedig Editor A state Department of Justice investigation and Walworth County District Attorney’s office review found that Town of Geneva police officers’ fatal shooting of Eric C. Olsen, 26, on Jan. 8, was justified. The departments determined officers Eric Anderson and Jason Sweeney’s use of lethal force was […]
Fitness equipment to be installed at Starin Park
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A rowing machine, leg press, and other workout equipment like sqaut bars will soon arrive at Starin Park, following a recent decision by Whitewater officials. The Common Council on April 19 awarded a $20,923 contract to Cambridge-based Lee Recreation for the installation project, which was included […]
Local teacher wins grand prize in Ball Drop
WHS golf team to purchase equipment, apparel from proceeds By Tom Ganser Correspondent The Whitewater High School Golf Program ended its varsity mini-match at the Whitewater Country Club last week by teeing off with the program’s inaugural Ball Drop fundraiser. After the golf balls dumped from a skid steer –operated […]
Officials amend ordinance on horses
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the hopes of providing greater clarity and creating more equity, Whitewater officials have amended an ordinance pertaining to the keeping of horses on residential lots. After receiving a favorable recommendation from the Plan and Architectural Review Commission, the Common Council on April 19 voted in […]
WILLIAM L. HUSTON
William L. Huston, 92, of Silver Lake, passed away May 6, 2016, at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home in Union Grove. He was born May 25, 1923, in Chicago, to the late Patrick and Anastasia (O’Rourke) Huston. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II […]
CHERYL M. CUSHMAN
Cheryl M. Cushman, 71, of Delavan died May 8, 2016, at her home. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
MELVIN L. HALVERSON
Melvin L. Halverson, 87, of Delavan, died May 6, 2016, at Aurora Medical Center in Summit. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
JUDITH S. SMITH
Judith “Judy” S. Smith, 74, of Delavan and St. Pete Beach, Fla., passed away May 4, 2016, at Holton Manor in Elkhorn. She was born in Fargo, N.D., April 3, 1942, to Walter and Hildegard (Thill) Stafford. Judy went to Madonna High School in Aurora and to […]
Celebrate young artists at the CAC in May
Art by students 4 to 18 years old will be featured in the May exhibit at the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St. The show will be open through May 29 and will be accessible Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. during those dates. […]
