A boy takes off running when the color he was holding is called out at Lakeview Elementary School’s Jump Rope for Heart event April 17. Students at the school collected donations for the event, featuring a variety of activities including jump roping, aimed at keeping their hearts healthy while supporting […]
Sports & Other News
It’s time to Play for Trey
Eighteen teams to descend on Treyton’s Field of Dreams this weekend The Whitewater Parks and Recreation Department will host the first youth tournament since the construction of Treyton’s Field of Dream was completed – Toppers Pizza Play for Trey – this weekend. This 10 and under and 12 and under […]
Layoff notices not in the mix
District Board to act on staffing proposals at April 27 meeting By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Whitewater Unified School District Board met Monday and considered program and staffing proposals for its 2015-16 budget. The board heard proposals related to each topic from District Administrator Eric Runez during a special meeting. […]
Local students strut their stuff
By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Mar. 18, the intellectual and creative abilities of more than 250 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students sparkled as they presented the results of their research and creative undertakings at the 20th Annual Undergraduate Research Day. “We have a record number of students participating. Every year it […]
A win for No. 1
Josh Nast, No. 1 singles boys tennis player for Whitewater High School, sends the ball over the net at Elkhorn April 7. He and WHS’ No. 2 singles player Brodie Runez (not pictured) both won their matches. As a team, the Whippets won, 5-2. (Bob Mischka Photo)
Middle school students to perform ‘Dear Edwina Jr.’
Middle school-aged students from Walworth Grade School are busily working to prepare for their upcoming production of “Dear Edwina Jr.,” to be performed next weekend. The show focuses around a group of teens from Paw Paw, Mich., led by a character named Edwina, who get together to produce a weekly […]
Track stars shine at 12-team tournament
By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent The weather on Saturday could be described as perfect for a track meet and the Whippets took advantage of it at a 12-team event in Clinton. The boys squad was one of only two teams to score in each event, beating out East Troy by […]
City Manager’s spending limits may increase
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the intent of streamlining spending processes and offering greater flexibility in emergency situations, City Manager Cameron Clapper could be granted greater oversight on the types of purchases made at city hall as part of an ordinance that is under consideration. The Common Council on April […]
Whippets beat Big Foot in physical matchup
By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent The Whitewater High School girls soccer team had to endure sloppy conditions and a wind chill that was not pleasant however, the team was able to grind out a tie with the Delavan-Darien Comets who had scored early, in the 7th minute of play. Following […]
Community nets a win on tennis courts
The Whitewater Unified School District officially celebrated the recently renovated high school tennis facility with a “First Serve” event on Monday, prior to the Whippet boys tennis team’s first home meet against Delavan-Darien High School. The April 13 event acknowledged the collaboration between the school district, the City of Whitewater […]
