Family Fest, slated Saturday, Oct. 12, invites all Warhawk families to visit campus and share in the fun firsthand at UW-Whitewater. “Everyone wears purple gear,” said Amberly Bell, transfer and family programs coordinator. “That just really speaks to the way that our families are engaged with our students and how […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
Fall colors fly-in breakfast Sunday
Local EAA chapter fundraiser supports youth Palmyra chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association will host its annual Fall Colors Fly-In Pancake Breakfast at the Palmyra Municipal Airport 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Oct. 6. In addition to the finest pancakes in southeastern Wisconsin, according to local members, menu items […]
Proposed zoning change would affect 55 properties
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A proposed zoning change aimed at protecting single-family residences could alter who lives along portions of North Fremont Street in the City of Whitewater. Council member James Winship, who represents the area under scrutiny, has proposed changing zoning on 55 properties to a one- and two-family […]
Whippets pull out 49-43 win over McFarland
By David Paulsen Sports Correspondent Going into their homecoming game against McFarland Friday, the Whitewater High School football team knew it must have a victory if it had any realistic hopes of making the playoffs. The Whippets got that much-needed win by besting McFarland 49-43 in an offensive shootout. With […]
WHS boys’ soccer team downs Big Foot 4-1
By David Paulsen Sports Correspondent After a disappointing loss Sept. 26 to McFarland, the Whitewater High School boys soccer team got back on the winning track Monday with a 4-1 win at Big Foot. The Whippet boys got goals from three different players, and also played well defensively without injured […]
Explore astronomy myths, reality at UW-Whitewater
Earth can be a cosmically dangerous place, not just because of everyday challenges like fires, floods and auto accidents, but also because of threats from the sky above. Last year, some people thought the Earth would end on Dec. 21 because of a supposed prediction of the Mayan calendar. This […]
Ride-share hours to expand
As use increases, so will local cab service By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With use on the rise, Whitewater officials plan to not only continue but increase hours of operation for the long-running ride-share program in 2014. The city currently contracts with Fort Atkinson-based Brown Cab Service for the program, which […]
Eagle man faces 17 years on felony drug charge
Police step up effort to eradicate heroin from community By Heather Ruenz Editor In what Eagle Police Chief Russ Ehlers is calling “a great victory” in the war on drugs, a local man suspected of dealing heroin has been charged with a felony that could put him behind bars for […]
Crossing the finish line
Half Marathon a winner for community By Heather Ruenz Editor Despite sounding noticeably tired Monday morning, less than 24 hours after the Half Marathon that took more than a year to plan had come to an end, Jeff Knight was also inspired. “The entire community really put on an amazing […]
Palmyra library unveils dollhouse raffle
By Heather Ruenz Editor While putting together a dollhouse for his grandniece, Bill von Rohr and his wife, Nancy, had an idea. “We thought it would be neat to talk to the library, which is really one of the gems in the community, and offer to donate a dollhouse to […]
