The Birthplace of the P.T. Barnum Circus mural takes shape on the outside of the J&M Trading and Music building at 302 W. Walworth Ave. on Thursday. (Vicky Wedig photo)
Author: Heather Perkins
Newly appointed second lieutenants ‘do solemnly swear’
By Tom Ganser Correspondent For seven University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students, the excitement of graduating on May 15 was jumpstarted at 0730 hours as they crossed the bridge from being cadets in the UWW Army Reserve Officer Training Corps to second lieutenants during the Warhawk Battalion’s Spring 2015 Commissioning Ceremony. The […]
WRAP exhibit wrapping up soon
The Wisconsin Regional Artists Association is sponsoring the WRAP exhibit, featuring the works of non-professional Wisconsin artists at Whitewater’s Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main Street through June 27. Nearly 60 artists from Whitewater, Palmyra, Elkhorn, Williams Bay, Janesville, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Watertown, Beloit, Madison, Fitchburg, Verona, Monona, Walworth, Edgerton, […]
It’s the size of the heart that matters
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent At 7 years old, Joseph Kienbaum already has lofty ambitions, including making the world a better place — a philosophy best represented by his ongoing philanthropic efforts within Whitewater. After raising funds to benefit the arts and bring iPads into the hands of a few children […]
CLIFFORD G. SIMONS
Clifford Gene Simons, 79, of Delavan, died June 10, 2015, at Lakeland Health Care Center. He was born in Portland, Ind., in 1936, to Clifford D. and Mary M. Simons. After attending Portland High School, he attended Purdue University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science […]
LORNA H. SKRIVSETH
Lorna H. Skrivseth, 95 of Elkhorn, died unexpectedly June 18, 2015, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn. She was born March 24, 1920, in Sydney, Nova Scotia, the daughter of the late Francis P. and Theresa M. (Farrell) Healey. She was united in marriage to Robert […]
Public invited to weigh in on PD accreditation
A team of assessors from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group will examine all aspects of the Whitewater Police Department’s policy and procedures management, operation, and support services beginning June 23. As part of the onsite assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments by […]
Palmyra fire chief, EMS captain on administrative leave
Gag order keeps details under wraps By Heather Ruenz Editor The two people in charge at the Village of Palmyra Fire and Rescue Department are on administrative leave though the details behind that decision are being kept quiet. Village officials – under orders from their labor attorney Jim Macy – […]
Right on track
Receiving awards at the Whitewater High School year-end track and field banquet June 9, from the left: Keagan Stonewerth, Most Valuable Boy Field and Most Outstanding Boy Senior; Ali Ketterhagen, Most Outstanding Girl Freshman; Mark Cuevas, Most Valuable Boy Track; Sarah Ziolkowski, Most Improved Girl; Xhonatan Shahollari, Most Improved Boy; […]
These girls can kick it
Members of the Whitewater High School girls soccer team awarded at the year-end banquet June 10 included, from the left: Brittney Piper, Most Improved Player; Autumn Bultman, Forward of the Year; Natalie Cuevas, Leadership Award; Rebekah Schumacher, Most Improved Midfield Player; Yvonne Strait, Whippet Award; Amanda Kraayvanger, Defender of the […]
