East Gateway project slated for 2014 By Dave Fidlin Correspondent When winter eventually gives way to spring, efforts to transform one of Whitewater’s most prominent thoroughfares will begin. City officials discussed a tentative timeline and project details on the East Gateway project with the Common Council at a meeting […]
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BloodCenter to host drives in Whitewater
The BloodCenter of Wisconsin is reminding Whitewater residents that by donating blood, they can save the day for patients in need. BloodCenter is set to host the following local drives: • UW-Whitewater Tri Beta Blood Drive. Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at UW-Whitewater University Center, 420 N. […]
Gymnasts fare well; JV swimmers shine
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent The Whitewater gymnastics team had the unenviable task of taking on four separate schools rolled into one for their second home meet of the year. The schools of Burlington, Badger, Wilmot and Catholic Central have created a D1 program that is currently second in the […]
Hey, it’s good to be back home again
Travis Frederick returns home for jersey retirement and to visit with area students By Kellen Olshefski Editor Sharon native and starting center for the Dallas Cowboys Travis Frederick returned home last weekend not only for the retirement of his number by Big Foot High School, but also for a surprise […]
Elkhorn woman killed in officer involved shooting
Friends mourn the loss of Pfister following Friday’s highway incident; Minnesota agency continues investigation By Kellen Olshefski Editor Family and friends are mourning the loss of an Elkhorn woman following her death in an officer involved shooting last Friday in Eden Prairie, Minn. The incident took place on Highway […]
Authorities crack down on heroin sales in Lake Geneva
Walworth County authorities working in conjunction with federal Drug Enforcement Administration officials cracked down on the sale of heroin this week, arresting five people for distributing the drug in the Lake Geneva and Delavan areas. Using undercover agents, authorities purchased drugs from the accused before making the arrests, according to […]
Boys beat Waterford in double overtime
By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent Last Friday night was a game the Delavan-Darien High School boys basketball team will not likely forget, as the Comets knocked off Waterford in Southern Lakes Conference action in double overtime, 75-74. With the win, the Comets are now 2-10 in the conference and 4-15 overall. […]
Whitewater boys finding ways to win
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent The Whippets are on a minor tear, one that could see them reach over .500 for the first time in years. Following a 5-3 run in their last eight games, Whitewater now finds itself at 7-5 in conference play and 8-10 overall. Last week, the […]
City looks for ways to make poop profitable
Study to gauge plausibility of using methane to create energy Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials are moving forward on a proposal to turn waste matter into a potentially profitable enterprise. The Common Council on Feb. 4 voted to enlist the services of Madison-based Trane, a company devoted to heating […]
Don’t miss out on the Cat’s Pajamas
The Cat’s Pajamas-Vocal Band, a high energy male a cappella group based out of Branson, MO, will perform at Whitewater High School on Monday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. as part of their seventh annual Music in Schools Tour. This tour brings student choral clinics, school assemblies, and evening shows […]
