Travis Frederick returns home for jersey retirement and to visit with area students By Kellen Olshefski Editor Sharon native and starting center for the Dallas Cowboys Travis Frederick returned home last weekend not only for the retirement of his number by Big Foot High School, but also for a surprise […]
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Elkhorn woman killed in officer involved shooting
Friends mourn the loss of Pfister following Friday’s highway incident; Minnesota agency continues investigation By Kellen Olshefski Editor Family and friends are mourning the loss of an Elkhorn woman following her death in an officer involved shooting last Friday in Eden Prairie, Minn. The incident took place on Highway […]
Authorities crack down on heroin sales in Lake Geneva
Walworth County authorities working in conjunction with federal Drug Enforcement Administration officials cracked down on the sale of heroin this week, arresting five people for distributing the drug in the Lake Geneva and Delavan areas. Using undercover agents, authorities purchased drugs from the accused before making the arrests, according to […]
City looks for ways to make poop profitable
Study to gauge plausibility of using methane to create energy Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials are moving forward on a proposal to turn waste matter into a potentially profitable enterprise. The Common Council on Feb. 4 voted to enlist the services of Madison-based Trane, a company devoted to heating […]
Don’t miss out on the Cat’s Pajamas
The Cat’s Pajamas-Vocal Band, a high energy male a cappella group based out of Branson, MO, will perform at Whitewater High School on Monday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. as part of their seventh annual Music in Schools Tour. This tour brings student choral clinics, school assemblies, and evening shows […]
Lecture Series explores Lincoln’s legacy
Joint effort between Fairhaven and UW-Whitewater Fairhaven Senior Services and UW-Whitewater’s Office of Continuing Education announce “The Legacy and Lessons of the Age of Lincoln” as the theme for its spring community lecture series. For more than 30 years, UW-W faculty members have delivered more than 600 lectures to an […]
A gem for genealogists
The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is the newest FamilySearch affiliate library. This means library patrons will have greater and more convenient access to the wealth of genealogical resources available. FamilySearch is the world’s largest repository of free genealogical records and manages the famous Family History Library in Salt Lake […]
Discover Whitewater Series CARA Certified
The Greater Whitewater Committee, Inc., recently announced that the 2nd Annual Discover Whitewater Series Run. Walk. Fun. Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 5K and Fit Kid Shuffle will be held Sept. 21. The committee also announced that the event will be a Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) Certified Race, a […]
Water meter upgrade project underway
Information about installers posted on city’s website By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In an effort to stay in compliance of standards set by the Public Service Commission and state Department of Natural Resources, Whitewater officials recently announced plans to upgrade a fraction of the water meters throughout the city. Water Superintendent […]
D-DHS celebrates good behavior
Delavan-Darien High School celebrated its first-semester Comet Code accomplishments with an assembly Friday. The Comet Code is the local language for PBIS, which stands for Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports – a U.S. Department of Education initiative to help schools develop school-wide disciplinary practices. At D-DHS, the Comet Code sets […]