The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Music Department and Continuing Education recently announced High School Jazz Camp is returning to Whitewater this summer. Camp will be held July 6-11 and will feature the jazz faculty of UW-Whitewater including: Matt Sintchak, saxophone, Mike Dugan, trombone, and Bradley Townsend, string bass, in addition to […]
Sports & Other News
On a roll
The Whitewater LSM Chiropractic team continues its winning ways, sitting on a 7-0 record thus far this season. James Dedrick (top) pitches in the June 2 game against Fort Atkinson while Sam Meyer (above) successfully bunts for a base hit in the game. The team plays in the FMW (Fort […]
Support system, teamwork keys to success
Local entrepreneur shares experience By Adam Knoll Correspondent Scott Gittrich, the founder of Toppers Pizza, located in Whitewater, has been a busy guy the past couple of months – speaking at two big events in an effort to give back and share his experiences with other small businesses and franchise […]
Panel reviews benefits of fiber optics project
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the goal of improving Internet access at the Whitewater Business Park and the Whitewater University Technology Park, a panel is in the midst of reviewing a fiber optics project that could potentially benefit other areas of the city as well. Members of the Community Development […]
Win big money in cash raffle fundraiser
Downtown Whitewater, in its continued efforts to revitalize the downtown area, is holding its second case raffle fundraiser with prizes of $1,000, $750 and $500 to some lucky winners. The raffle tickets are $50 each with only 200 available, increasing the odds of winning. The drawing will be held Tuesday, […]
Play ball
Bailey Meyer (top), takes over pitching for the Whitewater Jr. Legion team in the later innings during last week’s 13-3 loss to Palmyra. Despite doing well on the mound, the offense was unable to recover from the deficit. Tyler Niemuth (above), the Palmyra catcher and the home-plate umpire watch a […]
Five Whippet kickers earn all conference nods
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent It was an interesting season for the Whitewater High School girls soccer team. What began as a trek to a possible conference title ended with a good season, albeit in fourth place and a tough, first-round match-up in the WIAA regionals. The team started off […]
Furry, fun run
Runners and their dogs take off during the 2nd Annual Whitewater K9 Run/Walk 5K/10K event held June 8 to raise money for the Whitewater Police Department K9 Unit. (Tom Ganser photo)
State grant helps city support new businesses
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent For the second time in the past year-and-a-half, a state agency is providing Whitewater officials with grant dollars that will go toward a program aimed at fostering start-up businesses. During a celebratory event June 6, Reed Hall, secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, […]
East Troy Cycling Classic creates quite a spectacle
Race under way, drivers beware of detours around village square The largest competitive cycling event in the United States, the Tour of America’s Dairyland, is in East Troy from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today as a part of the 11-day series. The East Troy Cycling Classic features eight hours […]
