“Plungers” make their way back on to the beach, where supporters line the beachfront armed with cameras and ready with towels. For some, such as this man, the chilly waters off of Williams Bay beachfront were a bit of a shocking way to kick off the new year. While the […]
Sports & Other News
Gift of music
The Whitewater Unified School District Leadership Team, comprised of district administrators and principals, present a gift of $1,500 to the Whitewater Music Parents Association (WMPA) at the Winter Gala Concert Dec. 16. Pictured from the left are: Don Deal, WMPA president, Eric Runez, WUSD administrator and Doug […]
So close
Griffin Nathan (above) works past a Clinton defender in the Whippets 85-76 overtime loss Dec. 22. Daniel Fuller (right) puts up a jump shot for Whitewater High School in the close game, a non-conference matchup. (Bob Mischka photo)
Meet the champs
Mason DePorter (front row from the left), Wyatt Nickels, Camden Frye, Connor Stevenson, Jonathan Chan, Elijah Grall, Marcus DePorter, and back row: coach Matt Amundson, coach John Frye, Ramon Wence, Justin Marinkovic, Brock Grosinske, Jon Aron, Jaden Condon, coach Jim Aron, of the Whitewater 6th grade boys team […]
Subject in custody following active police presence in Elkhorn
By Kellen Olshefski Editor A subject is in custody after police asked residents to avoid Elkhorn’s Jackson Creek subdivision because of an active police scene Monday evening. Around 5 p.m. Monday night, the Elkhorn Police Department posted on its Facebook page that it was at an active police scene […]
Freshman swimmer expected success at highest level
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Nothing about Elkhorn Area High School swimmer Paige Murphy says “freshman.” Be glad she is a freshman, though, because you get three more years to observe her exploits in the pool. As a freshman, Murphy finished eighth in the 100-yard backstroke Nov. 13 in the WIAA […]
Mittengram spreading warmth locally
Business off to a strong start, mittens to be donated to Transitional Living Center in Burlington By Kellen Olshefski Editor In the spirit of the holidays, Mittengram is off to a strong start, warming the hearts, and hands, of those not only around the area, but around the country. The […]
At-large council seat open for spring election
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Council member Ken Kidd will not be seeking re-election as Whitewater’s upcoming spring general election looms. Kidd, who holds an at-large seat, officially made his announcement at a Common Council meeting Dec. 15. He has served two full terms on the decision-making elected body. By virtue […]
Fourth body recovered from Mill Lake
Search concluded, Mill Lake open to the public By Tracy Ouellette Editor The body of the fourth man who went missing in Mill Lake Sunday was recovered Friday afternoon, according to a press release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office. The release identified the final drowning victim as Patrick M. […]
Lady Elks roughed up at home
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Coach Todd Frohwirth said the Elkhorn Area High School girls basketball team did not play up to its potential in the first half of a 62-26 Southern Lakes Conference loss Dec. 22 at home against Lake Geneva Badger. The Elks (0-8, 0-4 SLC) played Monday and […]
