By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials recently received a piece of good news amid ongoing overtures to grow the city’s economic base. But the news comes with a challenge as well. Jeffrey Knight, chair of the Whitewater Community Development Authority, revealed the next step in filling a newly created economic […]
Author: Heather Perkins
Tough week
Tyrus Wintlend (55) and Roland Luckett (15) do their best to help the Whippets effort in the Feb. 23 loss to Delavan in a close game, 77-70. Last Thursday night the team fell to East Troy, 66-40 to close out the regular season. (Peter Mischka Photo)
JAMES W. OMDOLL JR.
James W. Omdoll, Jr., businessman and life-long resident of Palmyra went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2015. Jim was born on March 13, 1940, in Milwaukee to James W. Omdoll, Sr. and Geraldine M. (Finke) Omdoll (both deceased). Jim graduated from Palmyra High School in 1958, […]
On to state
Kelly O’Hara will represent Whitewater High School in every event at the state competition after earning a title on the floor with a 9.325, and two fourth place finishes, on the vault with an 8.65 and the all around with a 34.7 at last week’s sectional meet at Mt. Horeb. […]
String Soirée educational scholarship benefit concert March 15
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Chancellor’s String Quartet will be featured in a benefit concert to raise funds for educational scholarships at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15 at the historic Bassett House, 708 W. Main St., Whitewater. Tickets are $20 donation per person and are tax deductible. The program will include […]
Projects move forward with CDA support
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Several economic developments, at various stages of the completion spectrum, are moving forward or evolving in Whitewater with the assistance of grant dollars and through the purchase of public property. One proposal, involving Elkhorn-based DP Electronic Recycling, is on track after a few snags. The Whitewater […]
MARION I. YORK
Marion Irene York, 90, of Downing, passed away on March 6, 2015, at the Baldwin Care Center in Baldwin. Marion was born July 17, 1924, in Whitewater, to Elmer and Irma (Holt) Foote. Marion married Wayne A. York on March 20, 1943. They dairy farmed for several years in the […]
Cold hands, compassionate hearts
Local youth take famine awareness to the streets By Heather Ruenz Editor It was obvious that a group of local youth were cold – they were shivering and jumping up and down in place – but after just a few minutes spent talking with them, another thing quickly came […]
Whippet wrestlers end seasons with one-point losses at state
By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent It’s always difficult when a good season comes to an end; it’s even more of a blow when a long, successful season is abruptly finished on a grand stage in the final match of a high school career. That is the story for Whitewater High […]
Championship smiles
Members of the UW-Whitewater Warhawks are all smiles after winning the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship after defeating UW-Eau Claire 82-60 on Feb. 26 and UW-Oshkosh 71-57 on Feb. 28. This week the team will attempt to defend its NCAA Div. III title, hosting Defiance Friday and the second round […]
