By Ryan Spoehr Staff writer To educate students on the dangers of internet-based activities, such as cyberbullying and sexting, the Whitewater Unified School District is revamping its curriculum over the next year. “Students are facing much more pressure when it comes to technology and cyber-related issues. So, this would include […]
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Sending sweetness forward
Coffee shop bulletin board lifts spirits By Ryan Spoehr Staff Writer Every town seems to have stories about local businesses with customers who surprise other patrons by paying for their coffee. However, an area business has taken that whole idea one step forward, or possibly “paid” it one step […]
Local businesses rally around downtown for world’s largest potluck
Five local businesses have come together for the world’s largest potluck in Whitewater, which will occur at Cravath Lakefront Park this Sunday, May 7. Title sponsor SweetSpot Bakehouse will be joined by First Citizens State Bank and John’s Disposal as major sponsors. Coburn Co. and HSI rentals are also […]
School Board accepts research request from university
By Ryan Spoehr Editor The Whitewater Unified School Board has accepted a request for research into the affects of instructional behavior from fieldwork students. Katy Casey, an associate professor for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in the special education department, spoke before the School Board on April 24. “This is […]
Questions fill library’s storied tale of expansion needs
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials have begun digging into the future of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library amid an exploratory process that is expected to last at least a year. At this point, there are more questions than answers for a public amenity that officials have asserted […]
WHS student wins Operation Click car
Walworth County Sheriff, District Attorney among guest speakers By Tom Ganser Correspondent Representatives of Big Foot, Delavan-Darien, East Troy, Elkhorn Area, Whitewater and Williams Bay high schools gathered April 21 at the Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan for the sixth Annual Operation Click Banquet and Car Give Away for the […]
Lending a helping hand
Local church effort sponsors Honduras children’s education By Ryan Spoehr Staff writer A local effort at area church to sponsor the education of children overseas has grown three years into the initiative. The initiative is to raise money at local churches to sponsor the education for children in Honduras, one […]
Warhawks go JWEGSTRONG for cancer awareness
By Daniel Schoettler Correspondent Several University of Wisconsin-Whitewater athletic teams have helped show their support for Justin Wegner, a freshman catcher on the 2016 UW-Whitewater baseball team, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer last year. Wegner was diagnosed last summer with soft tissue sarcoma and several […]
Court appearance set for man seen with gun near WMS
An initial appearance is scheduled to resume May 4 for a Whitewater man charged with burglarizing his half-brother’s apartment. Daniel S. Erdman, 31, was charged April 12 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary of a building or dwelling and disorderly conduct with the use of a dangerous weapon, […]
City to be a Discover Whitewater Series sponsor
The City of Whitewater will continue to be a title sponsor for the Discover Whitewater Series Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay and 5K. “The Discover Whitewater Series is one of the many unique things the City of Whitewater has to offer,” said Cameron Clapper, city manager. “We are all proud […]