Sports & Other News

Whitewater

CDA reviews resumes for new position

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials recently received a piece of good news amid ongoing overtures to grow the city’s economic base. But the news comes with a challenge as well. Jeffrey Knight, chair of the Whitewater Community Development Authority, revealed the next step in filling a newly created economic […]

Whitewater area

Tough week 

Tyrus Wintlend (55) and Roland Luckett (15) do their best to help the Whippets effort in the Feb. 23 loss to Delavan in a close game, 77-70. Last Thursday night the team fell to East Troy, 66-40 to close out the regular season. (Peter Mischka Photo)

Whitewater area

On to state

Kelly O’Hara will represent Whitewater High School in every event at the state competition after earning a title on the floor with a 9.325, and two fourth place finishes, on the vault with an 8.65 and the all around with a 34.7 at last week’s sectional meet at Mt. Horeb. […]

Whitewater

Projects move forward with CDA support

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Several economic developments, at various stages of the completion spectrum, are moving forward or evolving in Whitewater with the assistance of grant dollars and through the purchase of public property. One proposal, involving Elkhorn-based DP Electronic Recycling, is on track after a few snags. The Whitewater […]

East Troy

Personal politics

Citizen takes aim at School Board president By Tracy Ouellette Editor The end of the Feb. 23 East Troy Community School District Board of Education meeting had District Administration Chris Hibner staunchly defending the integrity and leadership of School Board President Ted Zess after Zess fielded a barrage of questions […]

Whitewater area

Lady Whippets punch ticket to state

Girls undefeated streak continues with win over Dodgeville By Heather Ruenz Editor The Whitewater High School girls basketball team will attempt to complete an undefeated season after earning a trip to the Div. III state championship. The Lady Whippets took down Dodgeville, 57-54 today in the sectional final at Middleton High School. […]

Elkhorn

Sunset Pool prices, hours established

By Kellen Olshefski Editor At its meeting Monday night, Elkhorn’s Common Council approved admission price and hours for Elkhorn’s new swimming facility at Sunset Park, expected to open this summer. Director of Parks and Recreation Wendy Meyer wrote in a memo to the council with numerous calls coming in inquiring […]