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Girls basketball downs Jefferson, 54-41

January 11, 2019

We played with patience on offense, aggressive on defense and shot 83% from the free throw line to help us win against Jefferson tonight. Kacie Carollo led with 19 followed by Abby Grosinske with 13, Jocelin Beecroft with 10 and Cassidy Laue with 9.

WHS Boys Swim Recaps

January 11, 2019

1/5/19 Connor Bourke Relays – Fort Atkinson High School A small group of boys traveled to Fort Atkinson to participate in the Connor Bourke Memorial … Read more

Whitewater High School FIRST Robotics Team, Ferradermis, raising money for competitions

January 11, 2019

Whitewater High School FIRST Robotics Team #6574 Ferradermis is currently fundraising as part of the Wisconsin FIRST Raffle. The Grand Prize in the raffle is $1000. Second and third prizes are a large flat screen TV and a laptop. Team members are selling tickets for $3.00 each or 4 for $10.00. If you would like to purchase tickets to help support the team on its journey to compete at the Northern Lights Regional in Duluth and the Wisconsin Regional in Milwaukee, please stop by First Citizens State Bank or reach out to Laura Masbruch at lmasbruch@wwusd.org, and we will send a team member your way. The ticket sales will continue until Valentines Day.

Whitewater Police Departement Position Openings -Public Safety Dispatcher, Full Time & Part-Time

January 11, 2019

Are you interested in an exciting, challenging and highly rewarding career in public service? Consider joining our Communications Center team by becoming a Public Safety Dispatcher with the Whitewater Police Department. As the initial point of contact, our dispatchers provide 24/7 coverage to ensure emergency service needs are managed professionally and efficiently for the City of Whitewater, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and surrounding townships.

A note from the Whitewater Lions

January 11, 2019

The Whitewater Lions would like to thank all the hunters that donated their deer hides and tails this past hunting season. They have collected over 60 hides/tails to donate this year. All proceeds will directly benefit campers with disabilities at the Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt, WI.

Albin Joseph Sweet, 98, Whitewater, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Lakeland Hospital in Elkhorn, WI.

January 11, 2019

Al was born on November 23, 1920, in Milwaukee, WI to Joseph and Sally (Klappa) Sweet. He married Joan Zastrow on May 30, 1947, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Milwaukee, WI. She preceded him in death on October 14, 2001. Al served his country in the United States Marines Corp during World War II. He was involved in the battles of Iwo Jima, Guadalcanal, and Guam. He worked as a salesperson for Milwaukee Biscuit Company and Mrs. Drinks. Al enjoyed golfing, waterskiing and many other sports. He also liked playing cards. Al was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Whitewater

December 2018: A very busy month for the UW-Whitewater/Community Optimist Club.

January 9, 2019

over 25 years, December has always been a very busy month for the UW-Whitewater/Community Optimist Club. The members of this community service group love to spread Christmas cheer throughout the Holidays with their involvement in Whitewater’s Annual Holiday Parade, the club’s annual Breakfast with Santa, Toys for Kids toy drive, and Mitten Tree events!

Marjorie A. Connell, 90, of Elkhorn, WI died peacefully Friday January 4, 2019 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center surrounded by her family.

January 8, 2019

She was born July 16, 1928, in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Walter H. and Antoinette A. (Wink) Schweik. She was united in marriage to John Jay Connell on September 15, 1951, in Chicago, IL. John died on February 22, 2012. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, and playing cards. Marjorie was a homemaker who was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be deeply missed by her six children.

Whippets take down Fort Atkinson, 39-38

January 8, 2019

This was a big win for us coming off of a 3 game losing streak. Key factors in this win were communicating on defense, keeping our turnovers down, and being patient on offense. Kacie Carollo led with 11 points followed Emma Sellnow with 10, and 7 from both Jocelin Beecroft and Abby Grosinske.

Wrestlers takedown Kettle Moraine Lasers coming off winter break

January 8, 2019

On Thursday, the students were back to school after their winter break and the wrestlers took the mat on Thursday evening to take on the Lasers from Kettle Moraine. The wrestlers were given some time off after participating in a competitive Mid-States Classic tournament that featured 42 teams, many of which were ranked as well as numerous state place winners from last season. This was a well deserved time off as the team wrestled their hearts out. Reaching day 2 and finishing in the top twelve were Marcus DePorter (12th), David Cushman (11th), Carter Friend (10th) and Amaru Casas (12). Well done by these four young men.

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