WUSD took no action, which upholds board’s earlier decision By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After combing through a litany of recent and historical data, Whitewater Unified School District officials have decided to make facemask wearing optional when the classes resume in early September. At a special meeting Aug. 9, the WUSD […]
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McGMO raises $40K for cancer patients
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The McGMO golf tournament was forced to alter course last summer due to the pandemic. On July 30, with some safety precautions in place, the tournament returned and raised more than $40,000 to provide comfort items for cancer patients. The tournament got its start when […]
Summer special
At Whitewater’s Maxwell Street Days event, guests were treated to special sales at local stores, a mix of food and beverage vendors, an art fair outside the Cultural Arts Center, and a variety of live entertainment by local people and groups including students from both the Whitewater Unified School District […]
‘He’s alive … he’s a fighter’
Severely injured deputy on a long road to recovery By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent A Walworth County Sheriff’s deputy is set to undergo numerous surgeries on a long road to recovery after being struck by a vehicle in the early hours of Aug. 1. A 20-plus year veteran of the sheriff’s […]
Masks required in county buildings
Based on recently updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Walworth County is now asking all employees and members of the public who are conducting business in county-owned facilities to wear face masks regardless of vaccination status when in public spaces or in contact with others. The […]
Crash results in injuries
Several people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that happened about 3 p.m. on Aug. 6 at the intersection of Highway 89 and Highway A, northwest of Delavan, according to officials. Delavan and Whitewater fire and rescue departments responded along with Medix Ambulance. Above: Firefighters wait for the vehicles involved […]
Building boxes to help curb hunger
Fundraiser to support Little Free Pantries throughout county By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer In an effort to help those who are hungry, an area business and middle school recently teamed up on a special project. Julia Ingersoll, who owns Wausau Homes of Elkhorn with her husband, Greg, said partnering with […]
EXCLUSIVE: ‘He’s alive … he’s a fighter’
Daughter says severely injured deputy on a long road to recovery By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent A Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputy is set to undergo numerous surgeries on a long road to recovery after being struck by a vehicle in the early hours of Aug. 1. A 20-plus year veteran of […]
The swing of summer
On July 30 at the Phoenix Park Bandshell in Delavan, the Jack Farina Swing Band performed hits from the Big Band era, swing, Latin, a tribute to the Glenn Miller Orchestra and a Veterans Salute featuring members of the Marine Corps League. Swing dance lessons were offered early on and […]
Whitewater creates five new TIDs
Single-family housing is the focal point By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With hopes of new development in mind, Whitewater officials have finalized the creation of five new tax-increment districts in different areas of the city. The maneuver comes on the heels of the closure of multiple TIDs earlier this year. The […]
