Stats show fights fewer than averages, but mom says bullying still prevalent By Vicky Wedig Editor Since getting punched in the neck at Delavan-Darien High School in November, junior Alex Villarreal has an escort to each of her classes, said her mom, Rachel Jutz. “It’s just ridiculous how I have […]
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Get into the music at Young Auditorium
What better way to warm up than singing along with songs from the movie Grease or attend a family-friendly fun musical? Young Auditorium is offering two such shows this weekend, one at no charge. Sing-A-Long Grease show Sing-a-long-a Grease will be presented at the Young Auditorium on Saturday, Jan. […]
Almost time to drop a line
Palmyra Lions Club set to host 29th annual Fisheree By Heather Ruenz Editor Ice fishing enthusiasts from throughout the area will descend upon Lower Spring Lake in Palmyra on Saturday, Jan. 25, hoping to net the catch of the day or win one of several prizes that will be raffled […]
Regional art on display at Cultural Arts Center
Show will end with a Jan. 25 workshop Visitors to the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St., in January will enjoy art on display for the Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP). The WRAP show features a variety of artists from Wisconsin, who are exhibiting art in […]
Gasoline prices dipped slightly last week
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.25 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week to […]
Give the gift of life
Local blood drives slated this week Both the BloodCenter of Wisconsin and the American Red Cross are holding blood drives in Whitewater this week, a stark reminder that the winter months hit the blood banks hard and supplies are running low. The BloodCenter of Wisconsin would like to remind area residents […]
Stay warm at the library
Make jewelry, build with Legos and play board games Irvin L. Young Memorial Library in Whitewater has announced activities slated for next week to bring people in out of the cold. Maker Monday will resume on Jan. 20 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. with a bead and jewelry-making project out […]
Can’t get on the bus, Gus
Innovation Express transportation routes in Whitewater reduced By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The infant Innovation Express bus line that connects passengers to and from specific destination points in Whitewater, Janesville and Milton is cutting the frequency of its routes as the new year sets in. The expected move from the Janesville […]
Top spot!
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawk women’s basketball team took sole position of first place in the WIAC conference with a win over Oshkosh Jan. 8. Mary Merg, who led all players with 20 points on the day, fights her way through traffic. Merg led all players in the game with […]
Whitewater swim team falls to Elkhorn
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent After sidestepping all the glass left over from last week’s record breaking performances, the Whitewater High School boys swim team headed to Elkhorn to participate in a dual meet. The Whippet varsity squad lost to Elkhorn 92-75, while the JV also fell, 85-59. While not […]
