The Whitewater LSM Chiropractic team continues its winning ways, sitting on a 7-0 record thus far this season. James Dedrick (top) pitches in the June 2 game against Fort Atkinson while Sam Meyer (above) successfully bunts for a base hit in the game. The team plays in the FMW (Fort […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
Support system, teamwork keys to success
Local entrepreneur shares experience By Adam Knoll Correspondent Scott Gittrich, the founder of Toppers Pizza, located in Whitewater, has been a busy guy the past couple of months – speaking at two big events in an effort to give back and share his experiences with other small businesses and franchise […]
Panel reviews benefits of fiber optics project
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the goal of improving Internet access at the Whitewater Business Park and the Whitewater University Technology Park, a panel is in the midst of reviewing a fiber optics project that could potentially benefit other areas of the city as well. Members of the Community Development […]
Win big money in cash raffle fundraiser
Downtown Whitewater, in its continued efforts to revitalize the downtown area, is holding its second case raffle fundraiser with prizes of $1,000, $750 and $500 to some lucky winners. The raffle tickets are $50 each with only 200 available, increasing the odds of winning. The drawing will be held Tuesday, […]
Play ball
Bailey Meyer (top), takes over pitching for the Whitewater Jr. Legion team in the later innings during last week’s 13-3 loss to Palmyra. Despite doing well on the mound, the offense was unable to recover from the deficit. Tyler Niemuth (above), the Palmyra catcher and the home-plate umpire watch a […]
Five Whippet kickers earn all conference nods
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent It was an interesting season for the Whitewater High School girls soccer team. What began as a trek to a possible conference title ended with a good season, albeit in fourth place and a tough, first-round match-up in the WIAA regionals. The team started off […]
Furry, fun run
Runners and their dogs take off during the 2nd Annual Whitewater K9 Run/Walk 5K/10K event held June 8 to raise money for the Whitewater Police Department K9 Unit. (Tom Ganser photo)
State grant helps city support new businesses
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent For the second time in the past year-and-a-half, a state agency is providing Whitewater officials with grant dollars that will go toward a program aimed at fostering start-up businesses. During a celebratory event June 6, Reed Hall, secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, […]
Flood-prone area under review
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An outside consultant has been enlisted to review Whitewater’s sanitary sewer drainage system in a flood-prone area. The Common Council on June 3 voted to approve a task order that calls on Strand Associates to review the existing infrastructure along Woodland Drive. The company recently completed […]
Fishing derby brings out nearly 50 anglers
Last Saturday, in conjunction with Wisconsin’s free fishing day, nearly 50 young fisherman – or those set on learning more about the sport – participated in a local event in Whitewater. Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater/Community Optimist Club, the June 7 Fishing Derby was held from 9 a.m. to […]
