In a talk geared toward the computer, math and science buffs, the Whitewater Innovation Center will host Ed Karrels, Fort Atkinson’s Pi guy next Thursday night at a free event open to the public. Shortly after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Karrels became Google’s 56th employee (Google now employs […]
Author: Heather Perkins
Whitewater PD inks pacts with UW and sheriff
Agreements lead to sharing of resources, services By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater’s municipal police department is pooling its resources with several local law enforcement agencies – including the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Police Department and Walworth County Sheriff’s Department – through a series of recently approved agreements. The Common Council on […]
A path to the future
Studio 84 aims to connect people with disabilities with community By Heather Ruenz Studio 84 in Whitewater has found a unique way to help people with disabilities express themselves, through art, after all, as Deb Blackwell, studio director said: “Everybody’s got a gift and should use that for the […]
Space Camp an out of this world opportunity
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Space Camp. The name carries an ethereal quality that speaks to new adventures, bold horizons and life-changing experiences. A trio from the Whitewater Unified School District will learn this summer what all the fuss is about. Teacher Dianna Callope and students Alisha Parboteeah and Nicole Sedmak […]
RUSSELL D. HELWIG
Russell “Russ” Dor Helwig, 75, of Whitewater, passed away March 10, 2015 at Fairhaven. Russell was born in Eau Claire on Jan. 26, 1940, the son of Lester William and Elsie Mae (Holcomb) Helwig, and grew up in the woods and on the farm. He attended Kaiser […]
Warhawk Young named Player of the Year
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater senior guard Quardell Young of the men’s basketball team has been selected as D3hoops.com’s Central Region Player of the Year, the Web site announced Monday. Young, who is also a first team All-Central Region honoree, is one of just eight players in the country to earn regional […]
All-conference honorable mentions for two Whippets
By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent The 2014-15 season for the Whippet boys basketball team was tough with a record of 5-18 and a 71-58 loss to Lakeside Lutheran in the first round of WIAA regional action but the record only tells part of the story. Whitewater was competitive consistently this […]
Lady Whippets earn all-conference honors
By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent It was a banner year for the Whitewater High School girls basketball team, obviously. The team has been gaining steam the past few years, culminating in a Division 3 state championship. Further adding to their accolades, six players were recently named to the Rock Valley […]
WHIPPET GOOD
By Heather Ruenz Editor It was evident from the get-go that Whitewater came into Saturday’s Division 3 state title game prepared to leave it all on the floor. When the final buzzer sounded at the packed Resch Center in Green Bay, the Whippets had made history with their […]
Spring Prairie man dies in early morning crash
A 25-year-old Spring Prairie man died this morning when the truck he was driving crashed into a tree on South Road in the Town of Lyons. Earl J. Finke, the sole occupant of the 2005 Ford F250, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department. […]
