Author: Heather Ruenz

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A coach in the game of life

Belief in kids is the foundation of Gnatzig’s approach By Heather Ruenz Editor Hugh Gnatzig and his storied career playing high school and college basketball as well as a long stint coaching – all in Whitewater – has been told many times before. But that’s only part of the story. […]

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Support the troops at UW-W March 19

A donations drive is underway at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater that will give people a chance to support troops serving overseas. A collection event will take place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, in the James R. Connor University Center. Anyone from campus and the community may […]

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One big project

Three stages of East Gateway endeavor combined By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With winter giving way to spring, Whitewater officials are starting to turn their attention toward construction work. Final details of one of the largest endeavors in recent years – the East Gateway project – are starting to take shape. […]

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The future looks bright

State gymnast, coach look forward to continued growth By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent After an up and down season featuring a very young team, Whitewater High School gymnastics head coach Jennifer Galbrecht knows that this past season was about growth toward the future. “We were a new, young team. We […]

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Trackside fun!

Last weekend’s train show at various locations in Delavan welcomed kids of all ages. Greg Christensen, above, and his son Asher (2 1/2) of Whitewater get an up close look at a display inside Jan’s Hallmark. (Michael Hall photo)

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Candidate Forum slated for Saturday

The Whitewater-Area League of Women Voters will sponsor a candidate forum from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 15. The forum will be held in the Whitewater City Hall Council Chambers in advance of the April 1 municipal elections. Invited candidates include:  Phil Frawley (AD1), Stephanie Abbott (AD2), Lynn Binnie […]

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Flyin’ high

KJ Evans, top scorer with 25 points and 12 rebounds, his 10th double-double this season, gets some air during the Warhawks 87-68 win over Augustana Saturday night, securing a place in the sweet sixteen NCAA Division III tournament. Whitewater will take on Texas-Dallas Friday, March 14 in Stevens Point. A […]

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So long, season

Whippets win regional; fall to Brodhead in sectional By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent Kailey Reynolds, Brooke Trewyn and Sarah Schumacher combined for 40 points as the Whitewater High School girls basketball team defeated Evansville last week, 66-39 in round one of the WIAA Tournament. It was more of the same […]