Members of the Whitewater Police Department took time to chat with local residents while enjoying some ice cream treats at the McDonald’s on West Main Street on Aug. 22. The effort of law enforcement to connect with the public included officer Paxton Bergin, who spends some time with Kathie and […]
Sports & Other News
Off-duty officer sees man being dragged
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Aug. 23 for a Walworth man who allegedly dragged an overdosing man out of his apartment without calling for help. Derek S. Gabriel, 31, was charged Aug. 19 in Walworth County Circuit Court with second-degree recklessly endangering safety; maintaining a drug trafficking place; possession […]
Trick-or-Trivia event takes off
It supports adult and child programming at area library By Heather Ruenz SLN staff “People love a big party and that’s really what this has grown into. It’s a fun night with some friendly competition and supports a great cause,” Katie James said about Trick-or-Trivia. It’s an event that was […]
New at school
Lake Geneva Schools welcomes these new teachers to the district: (from left) McKenna Gruling, early childhood and special education at Star Center and Central-Denison; Taylor Girard, occupational therapist at Star Center; Marsha Farmer, first grade at Star Center; Lisa Stanton, 4-year-old kindergarten at Star Center and Central-Denison; Trischia Burdt, special […]
New Delavan Taco Bell slated to open in early November
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Taco Bell closed for business the first week of August to make way for a new store that is set to open on Nov. 6. The project is not a simple remodel as the current structure was razed Aug. 14 to make way […]
Legislators, officials discuss Highway 12 bypass safety
Rep. Don Vruwink, D-Milton, organized a meeting with Wisconsin Department of Transportation staff and representatives from the City of Whitewater, Walworth County Sheriff’s Department, Whitewater Fire Department and the Town of Whitewater recently. Attendees, which also included state senators Steve Nass and Janis Ringhand, discussed safety improvements at intersections along […]
Leading the way
Will Leibbrand scored both of the Whippets’ touchdowns during the team’s season-opening loss to Beloit Turner last week. Leibbrand, who had 131 yards rushing, earned his second score – a 57-yarder – as time expired. See more Whitewater High School sports in the Whitewater Register. (Bob Mischka photo)
Early win
One of the players to earn a win for Big Foot-Williams Bay in the match against Racine Case in last week’s seven-team invitational is Morgan Berg, the No. 4 singles player. The team was slated for a non-conference dual meet Wednesday at Wilmot and on Saturday, will travel to Jacobs, […]
On the run
Badger High School’s Cole Gabor-Pullen (No. 22) brushes off a tackler for a big touchdown run in the Aug. 22 season opener at Greendale High School. Gabor-Pullen rushed for 128 yards on 12 carries during the game, which Badger won, 20-7. See more Badger HS sports in the Lake Geneva […]
Special guests
Elkhorn Area High School alumni runners that participated in the annual cross country alumni meet included, from the left: Brian Wales, Ken (Oz) Babcock, Sam DiVarco, Arandu Huerta, Leo Ehlen, Justin Pflanzer, Mr. Pulokus, Chris Carstens and Morgan (Wiswell) Siegler. This is the 50th anniversary of cross country in Elkhorn […]
