Lakeview Elementary School team members Josie Treder (from the left), Izzy Dieter, Jazmin Cederberg and Tyler Wright battle their way to a fourth-place finish in the elementary school State Battle of the Books competition recently that featured 215 teams through the state. Due to a number of […]
Sports & Other News
Egg hunt set for Saturday
A bonafide sighting of the Easter Bunny will happen Saturday in Whitewater when the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater/Community Optimist Club hosts its annual Easter egg hunt. The event is scheduled for 11 am at the Whitewater Middle School grounds, 401 S. Elizabeth Street, weather permitting. Inclement weather will move the […]
Whippet swimmer, coach reflect on season
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent There is a senior swimmer currently attending Whitewater High School and his name is Benny Liang. You now know his name, but if you are a great swimmer yourself, he probably knew your name a long time ago. “He’s a student of the sport,” Whippets […]
Let’s play ball
Members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater softball team give Fairhaven Senior Services residents – who had winning raffle tickets – a variety of team memorabilia March 11 when the team spent some time with the local seniors, talking, answering questions and sharing some treats.
WMS math whizzes
Whitewater Middle School seventh graders easily take first place with 1,116 points in the recent Math 24 competition, comprised of: Crystal Chan (front row, from the left), William Hofmann and Kevin Dieter; Denver Isbell (back), Peter Zimdars, Young Liang and Carson Ellenwood. Chan won first with 318 […]
Council backs plan to replace DPW vehicles
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After receiving a report on challenges with some of the public works department’s fleet of vehicles, Whitewater officials have approved a plan to begin taking steps toward replacing aging equipment. The Common Council on March 1 backed a plan to allocate $66,322 from an equipment replacement […]
Officials continue review of municipal ordinances
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The city of Whitewater’s ongoing comb-through of its municipal ordinances continues, and one of the more technical issues — impervious surface threshold calculations — is the latest component to receive extra special attention. At its core, the thresholds relate to stormwater maintenance in the city. A […]
New DTWW director introduced at meeting
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Courtney Nelson, introduced as the new director for Downtown Whitewater, and an annual report presented by Dave Saalsaa, president of the executive board who will be stepping down from that position next month were the highlights at the organization’s annual meeting March 10. Kristine Zaballos, […]
Grocery store options continue to be discussed
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Efforts to bring a full-service grocer back into the city of Whitewater continue, and a cross-section of residents and grassroots groups are working to ensure no stone remains unturned. Council member Stephanie Goettl is among the city organizers taking steps toward looking into different possibilities. The […]
Thanks for making waves
Whitewater High School swim team members recognized at the team’s awards banquet March 9, from the left, are: Andrew Gildner, unsung hero; Jack Downs, most improved; Benny Liang, most valuable and most dedicated veteran; and Michael Kuhl, most dedicated rookie. (Bob Mischka photo)
