By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With plans of reopening schools to all students in mid-January, officials in the Whitewater Unified district are in the process of determining who will have seats in classrooms and who will continue learning virtually. As the number of COVID-19 cases ticked upward in Whitewater and surrounding […]
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A fruity fundraiser
Members of the Whitewater Rotary Club assemble holiday fruit baskets at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Community Engagement Center earlier this month. A total of 280 baskets in all were put together with proceeds from the fundraiser going to support various Rotary Club community projects. From the left: Aurelio Callope, Gordon […]
Whitewater Optimist Club continues tradition
With adjustments, group coordinates ‘Toys 4 Kids’ service project By Tom Ganser Correspondent Members of the Whitewater Optimist Club pulled out all the stops recently as they wrapped, sorted, and assigned sleighs of Christmas gifts to Whitewater area children at two locations as part of a longtime tradition. The members, […]
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The Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness, Friends of WAFC and the Whitewater Optimist Club ushered in the holidays with a drive-thru Santa event on Dec. 5. The event offered an opportunity to drive-thru and see festive lights and holiday characters while also encouraging food donations for food pantries. Guests also received […]
Young Auditorium to offer free concert
Virtual performance to feature the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra The big band sounds of The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra are back at Young Auditorium with an energetic virtual performance of holiday classics. In ‘Miracle on Swing Street: A Holiday Soiree’, the 18-piece performance band brings their signature showmanship, artistry, and a sleigh […]
University reprises its role of service during crisis
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and the Whitewater community have been through a great deal together in more than 150 years, including two world wars, the 1918 influenza pandemic and, now, the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the University of Wisconsin System, UW-Whitewater abides by the Wisconsin Idea — the idea […]
Discover Whitewater Series donates $21,000
The Discover Whitewater Series recently donated $21,000 through funds raised at its annual event to five local charities,. The DWS: Half Marathon and 5K, which held its race on Sunday, Sept. 20, faced new challenges in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To keep the safety of all runners and […]
Horse struck by arrow had to be put down
Incident happened in Southern Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest State and local authorities are looking for the person, or persons, responsible for striking a horse with an arrow and later put down because of injury Oct. 28 in the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. According to […]
College freshman draws smiles on campus
UW-Whitewater student, ‘Astro’ wears spacesuit By Craig Schreiner UW-Whitewater In the days preceding Halloween, you would expect to see a Wookie or a Pikachu walking on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus. Add to that an extraterrestrial skateboarding music-playing messenger of good will. He comes in peace — sometimes with candy. […]
Building and growing future leaders
Whitewater Middle School Builders Club officially chartered By Tom Ganser Correspondent The Whitewater Middle School Builders Club, part of Kiwanis International, has grown in popularity while grooming future leaders. The WMS Builders Club, which started last fall, went from five to 45 members and was officially chartered during an Oct. […]
