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Editor’s note: This announcement was provided by the J-Hawk Aquatic Club.
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Updated 10/19/25 @ 3:30 p.m. to add contact information for photographer.
The 13th annual Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, Half Marathon Teams, & 5K were run on September 21, 2025. For the first time the races did not begin at the high school, due to the construction on Walworth Avenue. The start was on Schwager Drive near Perkins Stadium, and the finish line was on the football field.
Many thanks to Tom Ganser for this extensive photo gallery. Email tganser33@gmail.com to inquire about copies.
5k Judy Valdez of Whitewater
Whitewater Public Library Board of Trustees – Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes discussion regarding new library logo; Discussion and possible action concerning a new Strategic Plan.
Cravath Lakefront Conference Room
312 W Whitewater St.,
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87195021449?pwd=Qsc6P46bSnEtf2sk9PxW2hGDiBlUmU.1
Meeting ID: 871 9502 1449
Passcode: z6ZZaDE9
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US
City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Presentation and Brief Overview of the 2026-2027 Draft Budget, Resolution Authorizing Application for Wisconsin Department of Administration Non State Grant Funding – Starin Park Splash Pad and Park Enhancement Project, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Presentation on Single Family Housing Program Proposal, Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Rate Increase for the Stormwater Utility.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
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join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89984012939?pwd=4ecXTRFGyft51TCDOua1IGnhFM1bkd.1
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US
Webinar ID: 899 8401 2939
Passcode: 810474
City of Whitewater Alcohol Licensing Committee – Wednesday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and Possible Action regarding All You Can Drink specials at Class “B” Liquor
establishments in the City of Whitewater
Whitewater Municipal Building, Cravath Lakefront
Room, 2nd Floor,, 312 West Whitewater St.
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81339674272?pwd=SPqYz9w6xUo4ztD4wTFHz32aSDoZw7.1
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US
Webinar ID: 813 3967 4272
Passcode: 364395
WOMEN’S SOCCER: Warhawks pick up first WIAC win of the season at Eau Claire
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: Warhawks win battle of the birds topping Firebirds in five
https://uwwsports.com/news/2025/10/18/volleyball-warhawks-win-battle-of-the-birds-in-five.aspx
SWIM/DIVE: UWW finishes strong in D1-dominated Wisconsin Showcase
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY: Anderson leads Warhawk men at Augustana Interregional
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY: UWW women finish 18th in 40-team field at Augustana Interregional
Women’s Tennis Sweep Two on Saturday
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s tennis team went 14-0 on the day with two sweeps over WIAC opponents. The women started the day with a 7-0 win over UW-Stout, followed by another 7-0 victory over UW-River Falls in the afternoon.
In the double flights, the Warhawks set an early tone in both matches by sweeping the three to get the team point. Against UW-Stout, Crystina Lee (Downers Grove, Ill./Timothy Christian) & Molly Asfeld (Waukesha, Wis./West) blanked their opponents at the second flight for a 6-0 victory. Abby Weaver & Gracie Ha (Palatine, Ill./Fremd) did the same in the later match against UW-River Falls at the top doubles flight.
The Warhawks had a dominant performance on the singles side in both matches. No Warhawk dropped over three games in a single set, with the total game scores sitting at 72-26. Ashley Adkisson (Licolnshire, Ill./Stevenson) highlighted the first match against UW-Stout with a 6-0, 6-0 victory at the #5 singles draw. Against UW-River Falls, Gracie Ha (Palatine, Ill./Fremd) took the top singles flight 6-1, 6-1. Abby Weaver took the second flight 6-0, 6-2, & Kaitlyn Remke (Johnsburg, Ill./Marian Central) took the third at 6-0, 6-1.
Note: Recap for men’s soccer will be posted later this evening on uwwsports.com
Editor’s note: The above recap was provided by UW-Whitewater Athletics.
A huge second half carried the UW-Whitewater football team in a lop-sided 34-2 win over UW-Stout Friday night. The Warhawks scored 31 points bolstered by three takeaways in the second half.
The Warhawk defense was stifling Friday night under the lights at Perkins Stadium. UW-Whitewater allowed just a single rushing yard bolstered by eight sacks for a loss of 51 yards. The Warhawks also won the turnover battle with three interceptions and a fumble recovery while the Blue Devils had a single interception.
After a scoreless first quarter, UWW broke the stalemate with a Seth Adams 24-yard field goal early in the second quarter. The Warhawks would carry the 3-0 lead into the break.
On the other side of halftime, UWW needed less than three minutes to find the endzone. Brian Stanton had a big workload in the drive with three carries on five plays including the final burst up through the middle and to the house for the 45-yard touchdown scamper and a 10-0 Warhawk advantage.
UW-Whitewater nearly added another score after forcing the Blue Devils to punt on an 87-yard return, but a flag was thrown for an illegal block to pin UWW deep in their own territory. Three plays later, UW-Stout got on the board with a safety.
Another big special teams play led to a Warhawk response on offense. Kaden Sleets blocked another UW-Stout punt as the ball caromed out of bounds at midfield. A Justin Klinkner – Tyler Vasey connection for 42 yards put UWW in the redzone and the Warhawks capitalized as Colin Fritts hauled in a pass from three-yards out. At the end of the third UW-Whitewater had extended the lead to 17-2.
Early in the fourth, UW-Stout opted for a deep fade into the back corner of the endzone. Deven Magli had the coverage and read the route perfectly, elevating for a phenomenal pick in the endzone. That interception, his second two games, led to a huge fourth quarter. Ty Schultz broke off a 75-yard touchdown run, Klinkner found paydirt with his feet, a strip sack forced by Carson Clausen was recovered by Noah Moris and Hunter Liszka drilled a field goal from 36-yards. The Warhawk defense capped the in perfect fashion as Dylan Rogers hopped a passing lane for the interception allowing UW-Whitewater to kneel out the clock.
Klinkner was 8-16 for 116 yards and a touchdown pass while adding a second on the ground. Schultz registered a 100-yard rushing game bolstered by the 75-yard scoring run to lead the running back corps. Fritts was the top target with a pair of catches including the touchdown.
Defensively, Karsten Libby paced UW-Whitewater with 10 tackles including six solo. Ben Bielawski got to the quarterback twice for a pair of solo sacks adding a quarterback hurry. Ethan Gallagher joined Magli and Rogers with a tally in the interception column.
UW-Whitewater will host UW-Platteville for the 32nd George Chryst Memorial Bowl next Saturday. The game will also be the team’s annual Homecoming and Hall of Fame game with the 2025 inductees receiving recognition at halftime.
Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by UW-Whitewater Athletics.
The University of Wisconsin-Division of Extension is excited to announce the
launch of two free interactive workshops, part of a brand-new curriculum aimed at providing
education and resources to farmers and rural communities. These workshops will focus on
critical topics such as health care, health insurance, and childcare.
The workshops will be led by Stephanie Plaster, Farm Management Outreach Specialist, and
Crystal Walters, Human Development and Relationship Educator. They will take place on Friday,
November 14, 2025, at five locations across the state. The sessions are scheduled from 9:30
AM -11:00 AM and 11:30 AM -1:00 PM, with a break from 11:00 AM-11:30 AM.
Workshop Details:
The Health Care session will help participants connect health care needs and insurance to farm
and family well-being, manage health insurance as part of farm risk, explore insurance options,
and budget for insurance costs. The Child Care session will help participants navigate the
impact of childcare on farm life, integrate child care into farm risk management, design
family-friendly farm enterprises, and budget for child care costs.
Event Information:
● Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
● Locations:
o Neillsville: Clark County Courthouse: 517 Court Street Neillsville, WI 54456
o Oconto Falls: HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital- Assisi Rooms: 855 S Main St.
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
o Prairie du Chien: Crawford County Administration Building: 225 North Beaumont
Rd, Suite 236 Prairie du Chien, WI
o Menomonie: Dunn County Government Center: 3001 US Hwy 12 East, Suite 216
Menomonie WI 54751
o Elkhorn: Government Service Center: 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn, WI 53121
● Times: Choose one or attend both.
o Child Care: 9:30 AM -11:00 AM
o Break: 11:00 AM-11:30 AM
o Health Care: 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Space is limited, so registration is required. For more information and to register, please contact
Clark County Extension at 715-743-5121 or visit go.wisc.edu/hiddenchallenges2025 by
November 3.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in
employment and programming in compliance with state and federal guidelines. You may request
an interpreter, materials in an alternative language and/or format, and/or other services to make
this event more accessible. Contact us at crystal.walters@wisc.edu or 715-743-5121 and make
your request by Monday, October 20.
Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the UW-Madison Division of Extension.
Obituaries
Marion Jauch Burrows (Feb. 2, 1930 – June 5, 2026) Her sparkling eyes, warm laugh, and generous ways were gifts Marion brought into this world, touching family members and friends alike over the ninety-six years of her life. She was born and raised in Lombard, IL, and in the course of her life lived with her husband and growing family in Abilene, TX, St. David’s, PA, Arkadelphia, AR, Ada, OK, and Colorado Springs, CO, before settling in Whitewater, WI, in 1965. Generosity of heart, compassion toward those in need in and beyond her community, and an unwavering commitment to fairness … Read more
Patricia “Pat” Lynn Bailey, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026 with her daughter by her side. Pat was born February 21, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to John and Ruth (Hudock) Prentice. After a brief time in Ann Arbor, the Prentice family moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin, where Pat grew up as part of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater community, where her father served as University Registrar. Pat attended the University School and later graduated from UW Whitewater with a degree in Elementary Education. Although she did not pursue teaching, she built a meaningful career in Human … Read more
Gemelino Paris Esperante, 83, long time resident of Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, June 4th, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1943, to his late father and mother, Evaristo and Carmen in Spain. In 1973 he moved to the United States as a sheep herder. On August 21, 1981, he was united in marriage to Cyndie Esperante in Colorado. Gemelino also worked in Mining and construction for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, raising sheep and growing things in his garden, and flowers. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife … Read more
Mary Ann Warner died peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. Her physical heart failed, but her actual, loving heart never did. Ann was born June 28, 1939 to Mary and Charles Kearns in Iowa. She moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin and graduated with many dear friends in the class of 1957. Ann married John Warner on September 19, 1959. They lived in Whitewater, Sturgis Michigan, and finally settled in Janesville where they built a beautiful life and raised their family. Together, they ran a business, traveled, played cards, and enjoyed their lives. When they became … Read more
Patricia Ann Jacobson (Bureau), age 81, of Whitewater, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. Born on September 2, 1944, in Marquette, MI, to the late Donald and Margaret Bureau, Pat grew up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She graduated from Graveraet High School, attended Michigan State University, and later earned her bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University. Pat dedicated her professional life to shaping young minds, working as an elementary and junior high school teacher in both Flint, MI, and Whitewater, WI. At the heart of Pat’s life was a beautiful, … Read more
In loving memory of Lois Lauritzen, age 92, who passed away on June 1, 2026 at Lakewood Memory Care in Brookfield. Lois led an active life full of devotion to family and friends. Born July 14th, 1933 in Silvis, IL, daughter of Harry and Elsie Wilson, she grew up in the Quad Cities with older brother Harry Wilson Jr. Lois graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL with a degree in physical education. She met her husband Paul Lauritzen on the college tennis team. Their marriage on June 12th, 1955 lasted 59 years until Paul’s death on September 26th, … Read more
Donald Walter Triebold passed on to his eternal home on May 21, 2026. Don was born on April 23, 1935, in Evanston, IL, to the late Frederick W. and Mildred (nee Stecher) Triebold. Through his teen years, Don lived and worked on the family’s dairy farm, where he developed a life-long work ethic. His first eight years of education were in a one-room country schoolhouse, in which all eight grades were taught by one teacher. He graduated from Whitewater City High School in 1953 and then graduated from UW Whitewater in 1958 with a degree in Business Education. He continued his education, and earned a Master’s … Read more
William Kincaid Davis, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 19 at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg. He was born on November 1, 1941, in Madison, Indiana, the second son of Salvation Army Officers Agnes (Dixon) and William C. Davis. He attended several schools in Indiana and Illinois, including University of Illinois Experimental High School (Champaign), and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1958. He earned his bachelor’s degree from UW-Eau Claire in 1964 and his master’s degree from UW-Whitewater in 1972. He had an expansive career in education, beginning as an English teacher in Whitehall, Thornton Township (IL) and … Read more
Magdalene “Maggie” Stetter (nee Fritz), 79, of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed from this life onto the next on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1947, to the late John and Mary (Presser) Fritz in St. Stefan, Austria. Maggie immigrated from Austria with her parents and brother, became a US citizen, and grew up and attended school in West Allis, WI and then graduated with a teaching degree from University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Maggie served as a substitute, English, and German language teacher in the Whitewater, Elkhorn, Delavan, and Palmyra schools and at Divine Word Seminary. Maggie … Read more
Lawrence “Larry” C. Hartung, a proud Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War, and longtime resident of Fort Atkinson, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on May 1, 2026. Larry was born June 7th, 1949, to Levon and Charles Hartung in Chicago, IL. Larry enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1968 and served 3 consecutive tours in the Vietnam War. During this time, he became pen pals with his future wife, Candy, via a connection through his father. In 1970, he came home on leave to marry Candy. They celebrated 55 years of marriage on October 31st, 2025. During … Read more
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