By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials recently put their support behind an initiative aimed at bringing together people of various talents and backgrounds. The Community Development Authority’s (CDA) board of directors recently offered to provide $5,000 to Whitewater Makerspace, a inter-generational program aimed at linking people with various skill sets […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
Put your game face on
In the 21st century, libraries are about more than books. Gaming encourages young patrons to interact with a diverse group of peers, share their expertise with others, and develop new strategies for gaming and learning. Gaming has changed a lot over the years, and where it was once about beating […]
City to collect yard waste
The City of Whitewater Department of Public Works will conduct a leaf and yard waste collection the weeks of Nov. 11 and Nov. 18. Residents should place bagged yard waste on the curb during those weeks. Yard waste must be bagged in clear or transparent bags; it will not be […]
Swimmers set for sectional competition
The Whitewater High School girls’ varsity swim team heads into sectionals on the wings of a fourth place finish, including 14 swimmers earning medals and 16 best times recorded, in Saturday’s conference meet. Medal winners at the Nov. 2 meet at WHS include: 2nd place, 200 Medley Relay – Debra […]
Parade of color
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawk marching band heads down Main Street during Saturday’s Homecoming parade, giving Mother Nature a run for her money in a striking display of color. (Peter Mischka photo)
Code of ethics proposal discussed by CDA
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A proposed document, outlining a code of ethics and conduct for the Whitewater University Technology Park and Whitewater Incubation Program, has raised concerns from members of the board of directors overseeing the city’s Community Development Authority (CDA). From the onset, the CDA has been intricately involved […]
Harms fifth, Ziolkowski 22nd at state
Second straight top-5 finish at state for Harms By David Paulsen Sports Correspondent It was a great day for the two Whitewater High School cross country runners. Brett Harms placed fifth and Sarah Ziolkowski 22nd at the WIAA Division 2 State Cross Country Championships held Saturday at The Ridges Golf […]
Warhawks beat Pioneers, remain undefeated
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater defense, second in NCAA Division III scoring statistics, held UW-Platteville 30 points under the Pioneers’ season average in a 35-16 Homecoming win before 12,028 fans in Perkins Stadium Saturday. Sophomore running back Jordan Ratliffe rushed for a season high 175 yards and sophomore receiver Joe Worth […]
Casual Joe’s 2 facing opposition
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A group of concerned Whitewater citizens are not planning to welcome a local restaurateur into the neighborhood. City officials are in the process of reviewing a rezoning request from applicant Tyler Salisbery, who is seeking approval to convert a parcel at 319 W. James St. from […]
Swimmers head into post season
The Whitewater Whippets girls’ swim team finished third at the Platteville Invitational Saturday. “Our Platteville Invite team had a fantastic meet, whether it was just their all out racing to win, best times or closing their race very strongly against their opponents,” head coach Gina Foucault said. “We saw many […]
