By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A library and a hotel are an unseemly mix, but the intermingling of the two could be an important lynchpin of the oft-discussed expansion of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library. Adding on to the library’s existing facility in Whitewater has been a conceptual talking point […]
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Lady Warhawks season comes to an end
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent The Warhawks’ women’s basketball team entered the NCAA tournament, beginning on March 4, riding a three-game losing streak and found themselves outside the top-25 rankings going into postseason play. With the struggle down the stretch, the Warhawks were forced to travel to St. Louis, Mo. […]
Annual W3llfest event Sunday in Whitewater
The 5th annual W3llfest will take place from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, March 13 at Whitewater High School, 534 S. Elizabeth St. in Whitewater. The event is hosted by Working for Whitewater’s Wellness, also known as W3. There is no cost to attend and the afternoon will feature a […]
Pair found with drugs in Whitewater
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 14 for a Burlington man and a Whitewater man allegedly found with marijuana, psilocybin mushroom, and prescription drugs in Whitewater. It has not been said if they have retained a drug offense attorney individually yet but they may […]
O’Hara earns three podium finishes at state
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent Whitewater High School senior gymnast Kelly O’Hara concluded her Whippet career on March 5 at the Wisconsin State Gymnastics Meet by garnering three podium finishes. O’Hara began the meet on the bars where she scored an 8.633 which was good for sixth place. She then […]
Liang named conference swimmer of the year
Qualifies for nationals after strong showing at USS State Meet By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent The Southern Lakes Conference (SLC) Swimmer of the Year award was announced on March 2 and for the second straight year, a Whitewater athlete was on the receiving end of it. Jonathon Zimdars, then a […]
Delavan Train Show again spread over multiple locations
City helps with this year’s event set for this weekend The Delavan Train Show, expanded two years ago to multiple downtown locations, will again house displays at the American Legion Hall and other businesses. Delavan residents Brad and Sara Deschner coordinate the show, which has been offered free for the […]
Boys lose to Fort Atkinson in first round of playoffs
Team improves over last season, sets records By Kevin Cunningham Correspondent Much like the girls team, the Delavan-Darien boys basketball team had a turn-around from a year ago. Last season, Comets head coach Bob Beighton’s team went 7-15 overall and then lost in the first round of the Wisconsin Interscholastic […]
Badgers fall in regional
Oconomowoc team ‘more physical, athletic and well-coached’ By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Lake Geneva Badgers faced a tough challenge in their Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association regional semifinal against Oconomowoc on Friday and came up short 64-43. Oconomowoc (18-6, 13-1) was the Wisconsin Little Ten Champion and seeded No. 6 […]
Officials select contractor for road reconstruction
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After sending out a request for bids, Whitewater officials have moved forward and selected a contractor for an upcoming spring road reconstruction project on all or portions of Boone, Center and Summit streets. With a backing by Assistant City Manager Chris McDonell, the Common Council on […]
