By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board discussed the center-school model in an effort to move closer to deciding if the model fits the district Monday night. A vote on the issue could come in February or more likely March in an effort to implement the model in […]
Sports & Other News
City, grassroots groups join efforts on grocery need
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A month has passed since Terry Daniels closed his Sentry store in Whitewater, and the mourning continues over what is believed to be a sorely needed amenity in the community: a retailer devoted solely to selling groceries. A number of community groups are working with city […]
Lady Whippets taking care of business
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent The 9-1 Whitewater Whippets’ girls basketball team had two games this past week, and in its first, survived a thriller against Brodhead on the road. Entering the game, Brodhead was Wisconsin’s No. 5-ranked team, while the Whippets were No. 1. The Whippets were held to […]
Palmyra fire chief fired by commission
Hearing examiner’s recommendation leads to unanimous vote By Heather Ruenz Editor The Village of Palmyra Police and Fire Commission has fired Palmyra Fire Chief James (Marshall) Lewis after considering testimony from a November hearing on administrative charges against Lewis. The commission, according to Village Attorney Stan Riffle, voted unanimously Dec. […]
16th chancellor confers degrees for first time
844 students get degrees at UW-W winter commencement By Tom Ganser Correspondent The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater winter commencement Dec. 19 was not only a beginning for 782 students who received bachelor’s degrees and 62 students who got graduate degrees but also for Chancellor Beverly Kopper. Kopper conferred degrees for a […]
Girl scout going for the gold
Donations, additional sponsors needed for food packaging event By Heather Ruenz editor “In a world that produces more than enough food to feed everyone on the planet, why are millions of people going hungry? Sharing is caring and together we can make a bigger impact,” Morgan Radaj wrote on the […]
High scorer
Abbie Reeves (shown in a game earlier this season) of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater womens basketball team, led with a team-high 15 points in the Lady Warhawks 61-42 win over Edgewood College on the road last week. (Bob Mischka photo)
CDA may alter the scope of TIF District
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A few tweaks could be in store for one of Whitewater’s five active tax-incremental financing, or TIF, districts. The city’s Community Development Authority on Dec. 17 discussed altering the scope of TIF District No. 5, which was established in 2007 and has an anticipated sunset of […]
Names file in for spring election
By Kellen Olshefski Editor With Tuesday being the deadline for candidates to file nomination papers and a declaration of candidacy for seats on the City of Elkhorn Common Council, it seems the ballot will see at least two contested races, with one seat empty and seeking a replacement. City of […]
Man charged with having relationship with girl
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 19 for an East Troy man charged with having a relationship with a 15-year-old girl. Mark Schmidt, 19, was charged Dec. 21 in Walworth County Circuit Court with sexual exploitation of a child, a Class C felony offense, […]
