The Whitewater High School girls gymnastics season began Dec. 13 at the Janesville Craig Invitational with the young Whippets, comprised entirely of underclassmen, finishing in seventh place. Above, Olivia Mikulski, does a routine on the bars at the meet. (Bob Mischka Photo)
Sports & Other News
The time has come
After defeating Linfield (Ore.) 20-14 on Dec. 13 thanks to a 33-yard, winning touchdown run by Dennis Moore, above, the Warhawks will vie for the Division III National Championship Friday night in the Stagg Bowl in Salem, Virginia, in their ninth meeting with Mount Union. Kick-off is set for 6 […]
Celebration of Perkins’ life set for Sunday
A celebration of the life of former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater coach, instructor and administrator Forrest Perkins will take place Sunday, Dec. 21, in the Hamilton Room at the University Center on the UW-Whitewater campus. Visitation will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by a memorial service beginning at […]
UW-Whitewater icon Forrest Perkins, 94, passes away
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater lost an icon Dec. 13 as former athletic director and coach Forrest Perkins passed away at the age of 94. His impact on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the Whitewater community and football community is immeasurable. Perkins wore many hats at UW-Whitewater, including coach and administrator. “Forrest […]
I’ll take two
Whippet Brodie Runez (34) goes up between defenders during.Whitewater High School’s 51-43 loss to Edgerton Dec. 9. Sam Fuller (13) was the leading scorer with 16 points. The team rebounded Dec. 12 with their first win of the season, 66-44 over Parkview. (Bob Mischka Photo)
Village Board accepts annexation petition
Detachment option will again be offered to affected landowners By Heather Ruenz Editor Standard Process, Inc.’s desire to have its entire operation in the Village of Palmyra took another step forward Monday night when the Palmyra Village Board voted to accept an annexation petition from the company. Prior to the […]
Parking study suggests partnership between city, university
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Heightening enforcement, blending municipal and private lots and partnering with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: these were among the recommendations forwarded by a consulting firm as results from a much-anticipated parking study were revealed. Early this year, the Whitewater Common Council decided to enlist the services of […]
Third man charged in April burglaries
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A status conference is scheduled for Feb. 2 for a Whitewater man charged with breaking into two homes and stealing things from cars in Whitewater eight months ago. Lupe T. Medina, 21, was charged Nov. 19 in Walworth County Circuit Court with two counts each […]
Leipold leaps to Division 1
UW-Whitewater football coach won five national titles By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent University of Wisconsin-Whitewater head football coach Lance Leipold has a long list of accomplishments in his coaching career. Now the veteran coach is trying to accomplish something that very few coaches have dared to attempt – coaching two […]
Winship to resign from council
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Venerable Whitewater Common Council member James Winship will relinquish his elected seat on the seven-person governing body by the end of the year. Winship made the announcement Dec. 2 at the tail end of the open session portion of the council meeting. He said he will […]
