Luis Ramirez performs with the Whitewater High School Marching Band at the state competition Oct. 18 at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The band placed seventh in its division.
Sports & Other News
Check out our voters’ guide before heading to the polls
If you’re still trying to decide which candidate to favor in our local races or if your not even sure which state Senate and Assembly districts you live in, check out Southern Lakes Newspapers voter’s guide. Follow this link for stories on the area’s contested races, a story on what […]
Post Office set for Sunday deliveries
Don’t be surprised to see a letter carrier on front door steps on a Sunday in the near future. Because of increased package growth, the Whitewater Postal Service began delivering packages Oct. 26. “We’re excited about the increase in packages,” Whitewater Postmaster Sherrie Benes said. “But we also want our […]
City looks at options for foreclosed property
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With lengthy foreclosure proceedings now out of the way, Whitewater officials are beginning to review their options for a dormant Elkhorn Road property that one time was eyed for a grocery store, gas station and restaurant. City and county officials worked in tandem to acquire the […]
Delavan man killed in Lyons car crash
Jeffrey S. Bonsall, 45, of Delavan, was killed this morning when the vehicle he was a passenger in crashed into a tree on Highway 36 in Lyons. According to a press release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, a report of a one-vehicle crash came in at about 9:30 a.m. […]
Charges possible
Delavan-Darien student could be charged for school shooting threat By Tracy Ouellette Editor and Vicky Wedig Staff Writer Police are considering charges against a Delavan-Darien High School student taken into custody Friday morning in connection with a social media threat to “shoot up” a school made in the East Troy […]
Cadet program coming to Whitewater PD
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A program aimed at linking criminal justice students with the resources of the Whitewater Police Department is about to get a footing in the community. In early 2015, Whitewater Police will begin rolling out a new cadet program that will give a dozen potential law enforcement […]
Special recognition
Prior to the start of last week’s final football game of the season for Whitewater High School, the senior members of the team were introduced along with the adult mentors chosen by the young men as having made a positive impact during their high school years. Mark Maas (left), the Dean […]
Dress up your pets
Costume contest, pet parade slated Oct. 30 The Miss Whitewater Queens are set to host a Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest and Pet Parade next week to add another twist to the Halloween season and raise money for the Walworth County Humane Society in the process. Slated to begin at 4:30 p.m., […]
Musical memories
Whitewater High School senior choir members (from the left) Gwen Smith, Desi Schultz, Remi Van Daele and Jeremy Hoesly, sing a tune during the recent fall concert at the school. (Tom Ganser Photo)