Carlin Russell, of the Spring Prairie 4-H Club, poses for a photo with her trophies for best in breed polish rabbit and Champion Senior Pet without costume at the Walworth County Fair in Elkhorn last week. The annual fair ran through the Labor Day weekend. (Photo by Tim Gumz)
Sports & Other News
Our Redeemer Lutheran School has new leader
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Our Redeemer Lutheran School in Delavan had one principal and minister of education in its 33-year history until Jim Breytung retired at the end of the school year in June. A new era began this week as Kristi Collins has taken over as principal. Associate […]
Ambitious expansion
Toppers Pizza enters aggressive growth phase By Chris Bennett Correspondent The best pizza everyone’s ever tried is pushing closer to the coasts and expanding its reach as a national player in the franchise restaurant business. Toppers Pizza, which is based in Whitewater, will soon establish locations out west in Colorado […]
District administrator glad to be back in college town
Whitewater schools’ new leader draws on experience as student-athlete By Daniel Schoettler Correspondent New Whitewater Unified School District administrator Mark Elworthy is excited to once again work in a university town in his career. The former track and field athlete spent his college athletic days at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse […]
Officials agree to hold surplus sale
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With hopes set on clearing out the municipal garage and raising a modest amount of cash, Whitewater officials have agreed to hire auctioneers to sell of surplus property. The Common Council on Aug. 16 awarded Ripon-based Auction Associates a contract to sell off old vehicles and […]
Bright chairs (and smiles)
Volunteers finish painting the adironack chairs used at the Whitewater City Market, from the left: Sarah Linn, Mary Fenzl, Emily Held, Brienne Diebold Brown, Kristine Zaballos and Tami Brodnicki. The market, held Tuesdays from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cravath Lakefront Park, has been a success in […]
Applicant’s record leads to denial of alcohol license
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After combing through an applicant’s recent background, Whitewater officials have decided to deny her a license to serve alcohol. Early this summer, Whitewater resident Hannah Leclair submitted the routine paperwork to serve alcohol at the Brass Rail, 130 W. Main St. She subsequently underwent the standard […]
Whippets shut out Janesville Craig
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent To open up its 2016 season, the Whitewater High School boys soccer team – who competes in Division 3 – played against Elkhorn, who competes in Division 2. Schools compete in certain divisions based on enrollment, allowing for a more even playing field. Against Elkhorn, […]
UW-Whitewater ‘works together’ chancellor says
Kopper reviews last year and looks ahead to future By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Aug. 29, Beverly Kopper, the 16th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, provided a look back over the past year for the university and a glimpse forward to the 2016-17 academic year during her state of […]
Council approves paying for biodigester review
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After meeting behind closed doors recently, Whitewater’s elected decision-makers have agreed to pay a company for its review of the city’s biodigester facility. The Common Council on Aug. 16 agreed to pay $60,000 to Trane, a La Crosse-based company specializing in heating and air conditioning services […]
