By Marjorie Stoneman Contributor Jack Hanna, a popular TV guest and wildlife expert, shared his passion for animals from throughout the world with local and area residents earlier this month. Joining Hanna were several animals – and handlers – allowing audience members of all ages an up-close view of a […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
New adult books on CD available at the library
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library has announced that the following adult books on CD are now available. • “Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War” by Robert M. Gates Before Robert M. Gates received a call from the White House in 2006, he thought he’d left Washington politics behind: after […]
Fairhaven hosts Titanic meal
Last week, residents of Fairhaven Senior Services, Whitewater, were treated to a re-creation of the supper served aboard the Titanic on the fateful evening of its sinking. Working from a copy of that evening’s original menu, Fairhaven Chef Lloyd Brehm prepared a five-course meal that included entrees such as: Oysters […]
‘Spring into the Past’ at Old World Wisconsin
May events feature kites, sheep, planting and historic foods and Mother’s Day Brunch When Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle, opens to the general public for the 2014 season on Saturday, May 3, guests to this historic site will be able to enjoy “Spring into the Past” weekends […]
Rotarians get closer look at local history
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Carol Lohry Cartwright was the featured speaker at the April 22 meeting of the Whitewater Rotary Club, held at the Whitewater Country Club. Cartwright has published several studies on Wisconsin cities, including “Architectural and Historical Survey of Milton, Wisconsin” in 2013. She shared the history of […]
Discover Whitewater Series offers kids’ event
The Greater Whitewater Committee will feature its 2nd annual Discover Whitewater Series (DWS) event Sept. 21. Taking place in conjunction with the half-marathon, half-marathon relay and 5K, will be Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3) Fit Kid Shuffle. The Fit Kid Shuffle will feature a one-mile run geared for kids 12 […]
City denies retroactive sponsorship of event
Future donation toward downtown improvement project possible By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A request to retroactively provide a city-funded sponsorship for the recent Jack Hanna event was denied last week by the Whitewater Common Council. After deliberating on the issue April 15, council members decided not to provide the requested $3,100 […]
Whippets seeking second win of season
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent The Whitewater High School baseball team stands at 1-4 after a slow start to the season. After losing their first game of the year, the Whippets held their home opener against Clinton and delivered a 14-4, 6-inning victory. Seven separate players got a base hit […]
Whippet golf team fifth at conference event
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent The Whitewater High School Golf team had a decent day on the links at the Conference Alpine Tournament, which featured the entire Rock Valley North slate. Five golfers from each team competed, in which the lowest score was dropped to eliminate a singular bad round. […]
Softball coach admires players’ tenacity
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent The weather was cool and wet last week during a back to back with McFarland, and the Whippets Softball team mirrored the elements, losing 11-0, and then 11-1 the next afternoon. In Wednesday’s affair, the Whippets went to the plate aggressively, trying to punch holes […]
