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Whitewater Unified School District [WUSD] will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026, due to a Winter Storm Warning that is tracking heavy snow that will impact travel during school hours. All before and after-school athletics and activities for Monday will also be canceled.
UW-Whitewater: No in-person classes, events or activities at Whitewater and Rock County campuses on Monday, March 16, 2026.
WUSD School Board meeting will be held virtually.
6:00 p.m. via Zoom Online
URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85788115969?pwd=inx7iakfakvjCzvZa3k5WKmiIy70td.1
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Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
Webinar ID: 857 8811 5969
The felting workshop slated for Monday, March 16, at Wisconsin Makers in Whitewater has been canceled due to the anticipated snowstorm. It will be rescheduled for a later date.For more information, contact instructor Leani Schoor at (608) 421-4078 or leanischoor@gmail.com. Located at the corner of East Clay and Wisconsin streets in Whitewater, Wisconsin Makers is a makerspace or community workshop.
The Whitewater Public Library is closed on Monday, March 16, due to weather. Online resources are always available at whitewaterlibrary.org. In addition, the Library Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. is postponed. Date/time TBA.
The City of Whitewater Municipal building will have limited staff, Monday, March 16, 2026, due to the weather. If you were planning to visit the Municipal building tomorrow, many of the services available in person can be completed online. We encourage residents to visit www.whitewater-wi.gov to access payments, permits, and other city services from the safety of your home.We anticipate reopening Tuesday, March 17th, 2026.
Due to weather, the Senior Center will be closed on Monday 3/16. Please be safe and we will see you on Tuesday.
Palmyra-Eagle Schools are closed on Monday.
The Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center will delay opening this morning.
Planned opening time: 9:00 AM. We will continue monitoring conditions and will post another update here on our Facebook page at 8:00 AM if anything changes. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our members and staff. Please travel safely this morning! 
All SSM Health Dean Medical Group primary care clinic locations are closed. Express Virtual Care is available from 6:00 am – 10:00 pm for minor and moderate illness or injury at ssmhealth.com/visitnow
Associated Bank has an 11am opening today.
Premier has a 12 pm opening.
UW Credit Union is closed.
Local students named to Marquette University’s fall 2025 Dean’s List
The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
To make the Dean’s List, students must have earned at least 12 credits for the fall 2025 semester and have no disqualifying grades. The GPA threshold varies by college — for the College of Education and the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate students must have at least a 3.7 to be named to the Dean’s List.
The undergraduate GPA requirement is 3.5 for the following colleges: the Diederich College of Communication, the College of Business Administration, the College of Health Sciences, the Opus College of Engineering and the College of Nursing. All other programs have a 3.75 GPA minimum.
Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws over 8,000 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate and professional students from nearly all states and more than 60 countries. In addition to its nationally recognized academic programs, Marquette is known for its service learning programs and internships as students are challenged to use what they learn to make a difference in the world. Find out more about Marquette at marquette.edu.
Whitewater, WI
Maddie Arnett, Doctorate, Occupational Therapy
Emerson Maliszewski, Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Following is a message from the City of Whitewater Parks and Recreation Department:
The Whitewater Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce that we will be overseeing the 2026 Whitewater 4th of July Parade, and we would love to invite you to participate!
The City would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Whitewater Lions Club for their many years of service and dedication in organizing the parade and helping make this event a highlight of the summer season.
The parade will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM. This year’s celebration will be especially meaningful as communities across the country celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary. We are looking forward to making this milestone celebration an unforgettable event for our community.
We hope you will consider joining us to help make the parade bigger, more festive, and more memorable than ever. Whether through a float, vehicle, marching group, performance, or other creative display, your participation will help bring excitement and patriotic spirit to this historic celebration.
The parade registration form is below. [Note: A printable copy of the form may be found here.] Additional details regarding parade lineup and staging will be shared in June.
If you are interested in participating or would like to receive more information, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you for helping us celebrate Whitewater, our community, and America’s 250th Anniversary in a truly amazing way.
Birmingham, Ala. — Sam Vargas (Hartland, Wis./Arrowhead) represented UW-Whitewater on the second day of the 2026 NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships Saturday, March 14.
Vargas finished eighth in the 60-meter dash with a clocking of 6.80 to secure his first All-America honor indoors. The sophomore is the eighth Warhawk to earn All-America honors in the 60-meter dash and holds three-time All-America honors in his career.
Editor’s note: The above announcement is from the UW-W website.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa–Two teams from the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) finished in the top 16 following two days of competition at the NCAA Division III Men’s Wrestling Championship that was held at Alliant Energy Powerhouse. In addition, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Tanner Gerber won the 165-pound title.
UW-La Crosse placed second with 68 points, while UW-Whitewater was 16th with 31.5. Wartburg College (Iowa) won its 17th national title with 110 points, while Augsburg University (Minn.) was third with 67.5, New York University fourth with 65.5 and The College of New Jersey fifth with 58.5.
Additional WIAC team finishes included: UW-Eau Claire placed 29th with 15.5 points and UW-Stevens Point tied for 41st with 6.5 points. A total of 61 teams earned points at the national championship that was hosted by the American Rivers Conference.
UW-La Crosse’s Tanner Gerber emerged with the 165-pound championship after a 4-0 decision over Andrew Supers of Baldwin Wallace University (Ohio). Gerber is the first national champion at 165 pounds in program history.
The following wrestlers from the WIAC received All-America accolades for finishing in the top eight of their weight class:
125 pounds–Izzy Balsiger (UW-Eau Claire-Eighth)
133 pounds–Wyatt Unser (UW-Eau Claire-Seventh)
149 pounds–Dominik Mallinder (UW-Whitewater-Second)
157 pounds–Joe Penchi (UW-La Crosse-Seventh)
165 pounds–Tanner Gerber (UW-La Crosse-Champion); Brayden Peet (UW-Whitewater-Fourth
174 pounds–Noah Leisgang (UW-La Crosse-Sixth)
184 pounds–Robert Flege (UW-La Crosse-Fifth); Easton Hull (UW-Stevens Point-Seventh)
285 pounds–Markos Mihalopoulos (UW-La Crosse-Sixth)
Editor’s note: This announcement is from the WIAC website.
Updated 3/15/26 @ 10:30 p.m. to add the above image.
At 7:21 p.m. on Sunday the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Weather Forecast Office [NWS] issued a Blizzard Warning effective until 4 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026. This warning is effective for all of southern Wisconsin.
The NWS warning includes the following statements: “After a brief break in precipitation, expecting heavy snow at rates to 1″/hr at times to work from west to east tonight. Northerly winds of 40 to 45 MPH combined with high snow rates will lead to blizzard conditions with visibilities less than 1/4 mile. Snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches expected.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous.”
As of 3 p.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Weather Forecast Office extended the Winter Storm Warning in our area from Jefferson and Rock Counties into Walworth County. The estimated snow total for the Whitewater area is 3-6″. The snow is initially anticipated to be heavy and wet, eventually transitioning into drier, light snow. Wind gusts will be picking up overnight and into Monday morning, causing potential reduced visibility.
Dairy farmers in the region are invited to join UW-Madison Division of Extension educators for an educational workshop on Friday March 27, from 9 AM to 3 PM. The workshop will be held at UW Madison Extension Jefferson County office, 864 Collins Rd, Jefferson, WI 53549.
This program is specifically designed to bridge the gap between agronomy and animal nutrition for dairy farmers and consultants. This workshop will cover a range of critical topics, including:
- Feeding strategies for non-BMR corn silage
- The use of short corn to meet corn silage production goals
- Feeding and agronomic considerations for high oleic soybeans
- Agronomic Considerations with High Oleic Soybeans
- And more!
The workshop features Dr. Luiz Ferraretto, Assistant professor & Extension Specialist – Ruminant nutrition from UW Madison department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Dr. Harkirat Kaur, Assistant Professor Extension Specialist in Corn Production Systems from UW Madison department of Plant and Agroecosystems Sciences, Katelyn Goldsmith, Statewide Dairy Outreach Specialist UW Madison Extension, Josh Kamps, Regional Crops & Soils educator from Jefferson, Rock and Walworth counties, Eric Pille, Sales Agronomist, The DeLong Company, and Alison Pfau, Bilingual Regional Dairy educator from Dane, Jefferson, Rock and Walworth counties.
The cost of attending is $30, which includes lunch and all workshop materials.
Registration: Pre-registration is required by March 23.
Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/F2FW
For more information please contact:
- Alison Pfau – Bilingual Regional Dairy Educator (alison.pfau@wisc.edu) 608-220-4770
- Josh Kamps – Regional Crops & Soils Educator (Joshua.kamps@wisc.edu) 608-673-0680
Editor’s Note: The above was provided by UW-Madison Division of Extension Dairy and Crops & Soils.
Obituaries
Sally A. Schutte, age 73, of Whitewater, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2026, while at Hearthstone Memory Care in Whitewater. Sally was born on November 6, 1952, to Roy and Elsie (Rohloff) Haas. Sally married William Schutte in the spring of 2003. Sally grew up on the family farm in the Town of Hebron and graduated from Jefferson High School. She dedicated nearly her entire career to Fort HealthCare, where her hard work and versatility shone through various roles. Over the years, she served in housekeeping and medical records, Center for Dermatology. Sally … Read more
Zachariah “Zach” Schoenke, 41, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born April 4, 1985, to Keith W. Schoenke and Kathleen Schoenke in Fort Atkinson, WI. He grew up and graduated from Whitewater High School in 2003. Zach worked various jobs over the years but was currently working at Cracker Barrel in Janesville. He was a big Packers Fan and liked to play fantasy football. He enjoyed reading, cooking, and watching horror shows. Zach fiercely loved his son, Lincoln, his sisters, Cami and Cary, his mom and stepdad, and his aunt Robin. He will be dearly … Read more
Carla Winn, 82, died September 5, 2026. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2026, at East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218, followed by a burial at 2:00 PM at White Chapel Memorial Garden 1806 N Oliver Ave. Carla is preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Dwight and Wilma Lois Krehbiel; and sister, Jennifer Krehbiel. She is survived by husband, Stephen; daughter, Ashley (Clint) Gagel, of Overland Park; siblings, Paul (Kay) Krehbiel, of Socorro, NM, Lynn (Bill) Oetting, of Wichita, Ellen (John) Querner, of Wichita, Teresa Woodson, of Lawrence, KS, … Read more
Susan Miller Celebration of Life There will be a gathering of friends and acquaintances at Susan’s Farm Store to celebrate Susan’s life on Saturday, September 19th from 2-5 p.m. at N6623 Lake Lorraine Rd., Delavan, Wisconsin
Our loving mother, JoAnn E Harrop, age 95, passed away on September 11, 2026. Our sorrow is deep, but we are filled with gratitude for the many years we had with her. Even as her mind was failing, she remained strong and appreciative of all who cared for her. JoAnn was born on January 13, 1931, daughter to Fred Braun and Evelyn Braun {Storck). She was raised in Whitewater, Wisconsin by her grandparents, Otto and Edith Storck. She attended Whitewater High School and helped at the Storck tavern where she met her husband Earl C. Harrop. They married on November … Read more
Russell O. Johnson “Russ,” 88, passed away on September 4, 2026 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Russell was born on July 12, 1938, in Janesville, Wisconsin. Russ grew up in Janesville, and after high school he joined the Air Force on May 1, 1958, serving as an aircraft mechanic until June 12, 1962. He then worked at Parker Pen in Janesville for a time, where he met his future wife, Avis. After marrying Avis Mason in April 1964, Russ worked for Gillman Manufacturing for a time, then began a career at Dana until its closing in 1980. In 1981, Russ started working … Read more
Marcia Zingg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Marcia will be remembered for her unwavering love, remarkable strength, generous spirit, and lifelong devotion to her family. She shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Jeffrey Zingg, who considered her not only his wife but also his best friend, business partner, and the love of his life. Together, Marcia and Jeffrey built a successful life rooted in perseverance, hard work, laughter, and love. As entrepreneurs in Whitewater, Wisconsin, they owned and managed new car franchises and … Read more
Amanda Jean Hunter was born to Ralph and Malinda (Thomas) Hunter of Whitewater, Wisconsin, on October 6, 1976. She passed away on August 4, in Fort Worth, Texas, where she lived with her family. Amanda passed peacefully in the hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Amanda was a kind-hearted free spirit with an unmistakable hippie warmth. Generosity, spontaneity, a quick wit, a macabre sense of humor, and an open heart were traits that she embraced. She was a tireless champion of those in need, an innate characteristic that became among the best of her qualities. She proved to be a … Read more
Ellen Eichmiller, 82, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Ellen was born on September 10, 1943, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Chester “Guy” and Irene (née Holmen) Steig. She married the love of her life, Paul Eichmiller, on December 7, 1963, and together they made their home in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Ellen spent much of her working life as a secretary at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she formed many lasting friendships and memories. Ellen cherished her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with those closest to her. She was known for her love of … Read more
Janet Quinn, age 71, of Jefferson passed away on Thursday, August 20th. Janet was born on December 22nd, 1954 in St. Joseph, MI to Robert Mounsey and Edith Christison Mounsey. She was a granddaughter to Herbert Bragg Mounsey, Charlotte Mounsey, and Ester Christison West. She married Michael Durden in 1979 and later married Eury Quinn Jr. (J.R.) in 1988. Janet grew up in Benton Harbor, MI, and subsequently lived in New York and Arkansas before moving to Wisconsin in 2016. She was a dedicated caregiver to her disabled Mother, and worked as a custodian for various employers over the years. … Read more
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