The City of Whitewater and the Community Development Authority (CDA) is announcing a Request For Proposal (RFP) regarding the property located at 216 E. Main Street. Specifically the City and the CDA is seeking proposals for the purchase and redevelopment of a prime property situated a few blocks from historic downtown. This initiative supports the City’s steadfast commitment to revitalizing its downtown core and enhancing the quality of life for its residents.
The selected proposal will be instrumental in driving the City’s redevelopment agenda, with a focus on elevating the vibrancy of the area and expanding the municipal property tax base. Positioned within the B-2 district, this property offers a unique opportunity to reimagine a space that seamlessly integrates retail, service, office spaces, table-service establishments, and residential units. Participation in this development presents an opportunity to indirectly contribute to the positive transformation of our community.
Prospective developers are invited to submit their proposals by June 28, 2024. Each proposal will undergo thorough evaluation based on its alignment with the City’s redevelopment goals, its capacity to enhance residents’ quality of life, and its contribution to the broader revitalization objectives.
For inquiries or assistance regarding the proposal process, developers are encouraged to contact the Economic Development Director, Taylor Zeinert, at 262-473-0148.
Brooke Hock closes out the game against UW-Stevens Point (credit: Angela Kelm)
By Angela Kelm Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
Oshkosh, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater softball team defeated UW-Stevens Point 2-1 to advance to the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament Championship game. The title game is slated for 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Box Score
The Warhawks will play the winner of UW-Stevens Point and UW-Stout/UW-Oshkosh for the tournament title Saturday. The WIAC Tournament champion will receive the league’s automatic bid into the NCAA Division III tournament.
UW-Whitewater had the first scoring opportunity of the game in the bottom of the second. Taylor Koehler laced a ball up the middle to lead off the frame. After advancing to second on a wild pitch, she moved up 60 feet on a Kiera Jarrett single through the left side. The speedy Belle Lapacek took over for Jarrett at first base. Lapacek drew a throw down to second on the next pitch and Koehler took off for home on the throw. Koehler was forced to the back side of home plate and attempted to slide around the catcher, but the tag was put on and an out called.
The pitcher’s duel continued into the fifth when the Warhawks broke the stalemate. Maggie Ward led off the frame with what appeared to be a fly out to left field. However, as the play was being made, the home plate umpire signaled for catcher interference and Ward stayed put on first base before moving to second on a sacrifice. Maddy Anderson came in to hit and singled on the first pitch to left center to put runners on the corners. Abby Borchardt took over to run at first base and stole second in the next at bat.
With runners on second and third and one out, head coach Brenda Volk gave the sign for a squeeze play and Meghan Dunning laid down the bunt. The first baseman fielded and shoveled to home as Ward slid into the plate. Through the dust, the ball came flying out of the catcher’s mitt and caromed off the fence. Meanwhile, Volk’s arm was circling to keep the speedy Borchardt going around third and came sliding into home for a 2-0 lead.
The Pointers cut the lead in half in the top of the sixth. After a leadoff single, a one out fielder’s choice had both the runner and batter safe. On the next pitch, the Pointer runners took off and JJ Jakosalem had a perfect throw to Dunning covering third. Catching, turning and laying the tag on UWSP’s diving runner, Dunning had out number two.
A hit-by-pitch, the Pointers’ runner at first got into a pickle between first and second. The runner from third scored but the Warhawks got the out to head to the seventh inning.
UWW didn’t capitalize on Bella Eggert’s leadoff single, but the defense held. Brooke Hock sent the first batter back to the dugout on a swinging strikeout. After a single to left center, Hock had the next batter fanning at a strike number three. The Pointers stole second, but Hock ended the game with yet another K.
UW-Whitewater’s four hits came from four different Warhawks. Maddy Anderson got the start and pitched a gem. She struck out three while scattering three hits across five innings to improve to 11-3 on the season. Hock registered the save – her third of the 2024 WIAC tournament and eleventh of the season.
A young black woman in the South in 1909 faces much hardship and sadness, her only happiness being her family and a new suitor. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Jon Batiste, and Lou Gossett, Jr. Oscar Nomination for Best Supporting Actress, Danielle Brooks.
Seniors in the Park is located in Starin Park, 504 W. Starin Road. Although there is no charge to attend, regular participants are encouraged to join Seniors in the Park. The annual fee for residents of the Whitewater Unified School District is $10 and non-residents is $15. The funds support about half of the cost of our front desk staff person for 15 hours per week. The rest comes our of our fundraising monies. If you cannot afford the fee, we have a fund that will cover it for you. Fees are accepted at the Starin Park Community Building or online at https://schedulesplus.com/wwtr/kiosk/
Cheryl E. Watson, age 66, of Larwill, IN, passed away at 11:13 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born on November 26, 1957, in Fort Atkinson, WI, she was the daughter of Dewey and Laura (Darlington) Lilly.
Cheryl attended Whitewater High School in Whitewater, WI, and graduated with the Class of 1976. On June 11, 1983, she married Daniel Watson in Fort Atkinson, WI. They moved to Indiana in 1986 and settled in their current home of Larwill in 1988.
Cheryl worked as a customer service representative at Lake City Bank for 17 years before her retirement in 2018. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her husband Dan Watson of Larwill; daughters DeAnna (Mitchell) Watson-Fireoved of Fort Wayne and Darcy (Aaron) Gaff of Columbia City; five grandchildren; sisters Lyn (Daniel) Beighley of Boise, ID and Terrina (Gary) Folk of Green Bay, WI.
She was preceded in death by her parents Dewey and Laura Lilly, infant sister Dreama Lilly, son Jason Watson, and sisters Jewel O’Hanlon and Dawn Zittlow.
A memorial gathering for Cheryl’s family and friends will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at DeMoney Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.
A celebration of life service in memory of Cheryl will be held at a later date.
Update 5/10/24 @ 9:40 a.m. – An incorrect link was provided for the video. This is now corrected. Our apologies for this error.
The passion that our community has for the City of Whitewater is clear. To help showcase our community from all angles the Media Services department has joined forces with Karl James and Company to showcase why we all choose Whitewater. We all choose to be a part of the City of Whitewater. Whether you learn, live, work or play, Whitewater is in all of us. May we remember why we choose Whitewater.
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.
In honor of Mother’s Day on Sunday, we present this Scholl glass plate image from around 1900 only identified as “Mrs. Murphy and Lillian.” It is possible this is a mother and her daughter, but even if it is not, it suggests a mother and her daughter. We hope all mothers have a great day!
Congratulations to WHS student Alexa Wildenberg for becoming a Bronze medalist at the All Star World Championship in Orlando, FL!
We are excited to celebrate Alexa’s incredible achievement in the world of cheerleading! Competing with her team, Golden Girls, they soared through semi-finals on day one scoring the highest of 14 teams within their split division and then clinched an amazing 3rd place overall out of 34 teams on day two!
It was the first time Alexa’s gym, Ultimate Revolution Athletics out of Madison, WI, competed at the end of season event. The team earned a bid to compete in Florida back in December.
Alexa has been doing competitive cheerleading for 8 years. Her dedication and talent shine through as she balances her passion for cheerleading with her academic pursuits.
We are so proud of Alexa and all she’s accomplished!
Edith I. McElroy (nee Rye) passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. She was born on October 23, 1932, on her parents’ farm in Johnstown Township, Rock County, WI, the daughter of Ralph and Clara (Duoss) Rye.
Edith graduated from Whitewater High School (class of 1950), The National Louis University – College of Education (class of 1954), in Evanston, IL, and pursued graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. In her undergraduate program, her clinical & student-teaching experiences were at Jane Addam’s Hull House Settlement School, Chicago, IL. All totaled, her elementary teaching career in the primary grades spanned across five decades at East Troy, Pardeeville, and Portage Schools. Edith married B. Wayne McElroy on September 7, 1957, at Rock Prairie Presbyterian Church, Janesville, WI. They made their home on Wayne’s farm in Marcellon Township, Pardeeville, WI. Sadly after only twelve years of marriage, Wayne passed away on October 6, 1969, leaving Edith to raise their two young girls.
Edith is survived by daughters Lois (Terry) Lindell, Donna Nadosy, granddaughter Laura Nadosy (Alex Spurley), the newest love of her life – her great-grandson Gus, sister-in-law Linda Rye, niece Jennifer (Jason) Zenda, and great-nephew Ian. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her brother, and a sister, in infancy.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, June 8 at 11:00 a.m. at the Portage Presbyterian Church with Pastor Dave Hankins officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church. Following the service there will be a time for fellowship and a light luncheon. Burial of the cremains will take place at the Marcellon Cemetery, rural Pardeeville (Hwy 44, three miles east of Pardeeville).
The FFA has a plethora of plants for sale that have been raised by the hard working Horticulture students here at Whitewater High School. There are annual bedding plants, hanging baskets, vegetables, and many more. This sale helps out the FFA a lot so please consider stopping by and buying some plants. Thank you.
Door 32 from May 6th-11th Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm Sat: 9am-12pm
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will host the first, second and third rounds of the NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis Championship May 9-11 at UW-Whitewater Outdoor Tennis Complex.
UW-Whitewater (10-9) received an automatic bid into the 49-team field by winning the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Team Tournament. The Warhawks are making the 16th NCAA appearance in program history and will open first round action against Carleton College (Minn.) (17-0) on May 9. The winner will face Case Western Reserve University (Ohio) (14-6) in the second round on May 10.
Hope College (Mich.) (19-5), Ohio Northern University (18-5) and University of Chicago (Ill.) (18-1) will also participate in the six-team regional.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will host the first, second and third rounds of the NCAA Division III Men’s Tennis Championship May 10-12 at UW-Whitewater Outdoor Tennis Complex.
UW-Whitewater (18-2) secured an automatic bid into the 44-team field by winning the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship. The Warhawks are making the 15th NCAA appearance in program history and will face the winner of Grinnell College (Iowa) (24-3) and Ohio Northern University (19-5) in the second round on May 11.
Denison University (Ohio) (19-4), Gustavus Adolphus College (Minn.) (22-7) and Kalamazoo College (Mich.) (9-10) will also participate in the six-team regional.
