By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent The Lady Whippets took on Palmyra-Eagle last Friday night in a Rock Valley Conference crossover match. These types of games are important if Whitewater is to catch the still undefeated, in-conference McFarland team. The Jan. 24 game against the Panthers started out well for the […]
Sports & Other News
A reason to freeze
Chili cook-off to support Special Olympics Do you make an incredible chili? Are you interested in helping raise funds for Special Olympics? Then the Freeze Fest Chili Cook-off might be just what you’re looking for. Get together a group of people – your family, friends, club, group, church or business […]
Seniors in the Park
World War I: A Centennial Overview Wednesdays, Feb. 5: The 1917 Communist Revolution in Russia and the American Response Presenter: Dr. Richard Haney, Emeritus UW-W Thanks to UW-W Continuing Education Department for funding the series. Advance registration is required. Travel reviews There will be a preview of the Vietnam […]
A passion for teaching
Wieman steps down as Christian Education Director By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Jan. 5, Caroline Wieman was recognized for her dedicated service as the Director of Christian Education for the Whitewater Area Regional Ministry (First United Methodist Church in Whitewater, LaGrange United Methodist Church, Richmond United Methodist Church) at the […]
Locals Rock the Walk
Community partners included Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3) Fort HealthCare recently challenged area residents and employees to increase their current activity level and improve their health by participating in the Rock the Walk 2013 Challenge. The 6-week challenge was open to employees of Fort HealthCare, Ball Corporation, Digi-Star, Fort Community […]
Grazing workshop offered Jan. 30
Livestock producers who use pasture to provide part or all of their animal forage needs are invited to attend a winter workshop that will be offered Thursday, Jan. 30. The program will be held 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Randy’s Restaurant & Funhunter’s Brewery, 841 E. Milwaukee Street, Whitewater. […]
Village Board looks at assessment ordinance, again
By Tracy Ouellette Editor At the Monday night monthly board meeting, the East Troy Village Board discussed removing the cost of replacing water and sewer mains from special assessments on property owners during a road construction or improvement project by the village. The Department of Public Works Director Mike Miller […]
Media questions board’s closed sessions
Superintendent: District will better communicate subject matter in future By Vicky Wedig Editor The Delavan-Darien School Board met twice last week in closed sessions at the beginning of meetings about a referendum, raising the eyebrows of local reporters who suspected open meetings violations. The board met in closed session for […]
Whippet wrestlers finish off busy week
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent The last week and a half for the Whippet wrestling team has been a busy slate of up and down action. Beginning Jan. 11, the varsity squad participated in a Varsity Duel that included Whitnall, Waukesha South, Brodhead and Big Foot with Whitewater’s team finishing […]
Ruling may not end annexation dispute
Standard Process’ petition vacated on procedural error By Heather Ruenz Editor It’s been nearly a year and more than $40,000 in public legal fees since the Palmyra Village Board voted to accept Standard Process’ annexation petition of 740 acres of land. Now a recent judge’s ruling that the petition is […]
