Beat the blues from the long winter season by taking in a performance of the Whitewater High School Players’ “Almost Maine” including cast members Connor Dalzin, left, and Erin McManaway. The contemporary romantic comedy is slated 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 27-March 1 in the WHS auditorium. Tickets are […]
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Whitewater Community Garden may grow
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The acreage of the Whitewater Community Garden could increase when warm weather returns this year, according to a plan floated by organizers. But a stamp of approval from a governing body will be necessary for plans to proceed. The gardens were briefly discussed at the city’s […]
Keep the water running
Warmer weather will drive frost levels deeper; increase risk of pipes freezing Early last week the City of Whitewater issued a notice that a stream of water the outside diameter of a pencil be left running constantly until further notice. That notice not only remains in effect, it has reached […]
Weather-related crashes close Highway 11 in Walworth County
High winds and whiteout conditions have contributed to several crashes in Walworth County, including two incidents this morning on Highway 11 that happened within hours of each other. The first crash occurred at about 8 a.m. this morning, resulting in the Sheriff’s Department closing Highway 11 at Highway 120 until […]
‘America’s Got Talent’ favorite brings ‘dream’ to Delavan
Indoor kite flyer performs for students before Sky Circus on Ice By Vicky Wedig Editor When Michigan native Connor Doran was 14 years old, he went to a kite show as a spectator in Bend, Ore. “Somebody put a single-line kite in my hand, and I loved it,” said Doran, […]
Heavy winds and precipitation may create hazardous driving conditions
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy winds along with overnight rain and snow, which will affect morning commuters. NWS has issued a wind advisory in the overnight through mid-morning. The State Patrol reminds commuters that the road conditions may change quickly and become hazardous during peak travel times. There […]
Lake Geneva student to compete in design project at home show
A Lake Geneva woman is among six Gateway Technical College interior design students who will “bring the outside in” through a nature-inspired dining room design at the 52nd annual Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Show’s Interior Design Contest Feb. 13 to 16 at State Fair Park in West Allis. These events are […]
Members of heroin-selling group arrested
Eight members of a group suspected of selling heroin around Delavan and Lake Geneva were arrested in Lake Geneva on Feb. 7, 10, 12 and 13. Jamaal T. Shellie, 33, of Waukegan, Ill., is believed to be the head of the group, and police believe he was having other suspects […]
Cast set for UW-W’s ‘Into the Woods’
“Into the Woods,” a fairytale musical that holds many surprises and secrets, comes to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in a mystical production. The following area students are featured in the production: Madison McCarthy, a senior theatre major from Milton; Jayson Winslow, a senior theatre major from Waukesha. The musical is […]
Blind Dates and Cool Cats
Do you like surprises? Don’t know what to read? Try a Blind Date with a Book at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library. Children and adults may check out one of the wrapped books on display. When they get home they may unwrap and read the surprise book. Perhaps it […]
