During community scheduled trick-or-treat dates throughout Walworth County on Oct. 31, the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office and participating municipal police agencies and Probation and Parole agents will join forces for the fifth annual “Operation Trick or Treat” enforcement program. The cooperative effort between the Department of Corrections – Division of […]
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Fairhaven Senior Services recognized
National Research Corporation announced recognition of 628 long-term care and senior living organizations with the 2012-2013 “Excellence in Action” awards. Fairhaven Senior Services of Whitewater has once again been recognized. This honor recognizes post-acute organizations that achieve the highest levels of satisfaction excellence by scoring in the top 10 percent […]
Whippets come out strong against McFarland
The Whippet volleyball team took the first set from the second placed team in the conference, McFarland on Tuesday. The Whippets came out firing in the first set and upset McFarland in set 1. Unfortunately, although playing well, the Whippets couldn’t hang on to sets 2, 3, and 4. Coach […]
WHS grads present research projects
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Whitewater High School graduates Hannah Renninger (2011) and Kelby Shaw (2008) are living proof that high quality research and creative projects aren’t just reserved for master’s or doctoral degree students. Renninger and Shaw were among 46 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater undergraduate students displaying the results of their […]
Whippet netters finish season 12-10
By David Paulsen Sports correspondent Losing three of the winningest tennis players in school history after last season, and with a major shakeup in who is playing what position, the Whitewater High School girls tennis team knew this would be a rebuilding year. “With not one person playing in the […]
Harms, Ziolkowski continue to excel
By David Paulsen Sports correspondent Senior Brett Harms and sophomore Sarah Ziolkowski put together solid performances once again in recent cross country events. Harms won the Rock Valley Conference North Division Meet October 1, and took second at the Chocolate City Invite in Burlington Saturday. Ziolkowski was second at the […]
Boxes and Walls to offer diversity experience
The powerful diversity experience called Boxes and Walls is being offered this week to give students at UW-Whitewater a glimpse of what life might be like for someone else. “The intent is to have people walk in others’ shoes,’’ said Terry Tumbarello, associate director of Residence Life. Boxes and Walls […]
Football team in must-win situation
By David Paulsen Sports correspondent After a 42-0 loss to Big Foot Oct. 4, the Whitewater High School football team must win its final two games of the season to qualify for the playoffs. Head coach Anthoni Parr noted that injuries have been decimating this year’s squad. After the loss […]
Swimmers continue to improve
Though the Whitewater girls’ swim teams fell to Badger Tuesday night, swimmers continued to drop significant time, according to head coach Gina Focault. Some of those who shaved time off of previous swims included: Brittney Piper, 11 seconds, 200 Freestyle and 9 seconds, 100 Butterfly; Meghan Kehoe, five seconds, 100 […]
North Fremont Street rezone moves forward
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Amid a myriad of opinions and concerns, Whitewater officials last week voted to move forward with rezoning 55 properties along portions of North Fremont Street. The Common Council voted, 6-1, in favor of reclassifying the zoning on the properties, located between Main Street and Starin Road. […]
