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The City of Whitewater is proud to announce the latest expansion by Lavelle Industries, a long-standing manufacturer and valued employer in the community. Lavelle is investing in a new 49,855-square-foot warehouse and dock extension at its Whitewater facility, reinforcing its commitment to continued growth and operational excellence.
The expansion represents a significant reinvestment in the City of Whitewater, supporting both the local economy and Lavelle’s ability to meet the needs of their customers. The project will improve distribution capabilities and streamline shipping operations, further strengthening the company’s supply chain.
“We are grateful to see Lavelle Industries continue to grow right here in Whitewater,” said City Manager John Weidl. “Their investment reflects the strength of our business environment and the roots they’ve established in our community. It’s always a great day when one of our local employers chooses to expand, and we look forward to supporting their success for years to come.”
Lavelle Industries is known nationwide for their high-quality rubber and plastic products and assemblies including their Korky® brand of toilet repair products. They have a long history of innovation and manufacturing excellence. This expansion underscores Lavelle’s continued leadership in the industry while reaffirming its commitment to the Whitewater community.”
Initial site work is underway, with completion expected in 2026.
Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by the City of Whitewater. Per the Lavelle website, the company is over 100 years old, and in 1954 they designed the first toilet flapper, technology which is still being used today.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team will kick off the 2025 campaign in front of the Warhawk faithful at Perkins Stadium this Saturday, September 6 against Carleton.
Saturday’s game will be the first meeting between the Warhawks and the Knights. UWW heads into the season ranked 24th according to D3football.com and 22nd in the preseason American Football Coaches Association poll. Carleton is unranked to start the season.
Head Coach Jace Rindahl will lead UW-Whitewater onto the field for the third consecutive season. The Warhawks were picked to finish fourth in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference race according to a preseason poll. Returning to the squad this season is All-American and reigning WIAC Special Teams Player of the Year Tyler Vasey, as well as all-league picks Ethan Gallagher (LB), Paul Kim (DB), Karsten Libby (LB), Noah Moris (DL), Evan Oberg (OL) and Alex Pethan (OL).
The Knights were 5-5 including a 4-4 mark in the Northwoods Division of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference a year ago. Carleton has been led by head coach Tom Journell since 2018.
This season will welcome a new feature at Perkins Stadium – the Champions Club. The Champions Club is a designated area beyond the north endzone where beer and alcohol will be sold from the time gates open until the start of the fourth quarter. This area is restricted to fans aged 21 and over. Visit our Champions Club page for more information.
No changes have been made to UW-Whitewater’s tailgate, carry-in and bag policies, but fans are encouraged to take a look before heading to the game Saturday. You can find links to all three and additional gameday information on our Gameday Central page.
UW-Whitewater police and community service officers will continue to run shuttles from parking lots to and from Perkins Stadium before and after the game. New this season are specific pick-up and drop off locations as shown on this map. These areas will be the best spots to get a shuttle up to Perkins Stadium prior to the start of the game.
If you haven’t gotten your tickets or parking passes for Saturday, head to our Gameday Central page to purchase them ahead of time. Also new this season, Lot 24 – the Perkins Stadium Lot – will have limited spaces available for purchase on a per-game basis.
Can’t make it to the game on Saturday? Don’t worry, we have you covered! You can watch the Warhawks take on the Knights live on Spectrum Channel 989 courtesy of UWWTV or stream the game live on the WIAC Network. Listen to Josh and Bill on the call on 105.9 The Hog starting at noon. Fans can also follow along with live stats here.
Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by UW-Whitewater Athletics.
Gov. Tony Evers announced on September 3 that he is seeking applicants for the Walworth County Circuit Court – Branch 4. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge David M. Reddy’s retirement, effective Jan. 2, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.
To apply, please email a completed application form and supporting materials to GOVJudicialAppointments@wisconsin.gov. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Mon., Sept. 29, 2025.
The application can be found on the “Apply to Serve” page on Gov. Evers’ website at: www.evers.wi.gov.
Applicants with questions about the judicial selection process may contact the Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel at (608) 266-1212.
Large multifamily garage sale Friday 9/5 through Sunday 9/7 from 9 am to 4 pm. Teacher moving so many children’s items available. Books, Games, Clothing etc… Kitchen items, printer, jewelry, and something for everyone! 1241 W. Satinwood Lane, Whitewater
The Whippet Soccer Team downed Brown Deer 3-1 on Tuesday, September 2.
Whippet Goals were scored by Kevin Gonzalez (21’), Kevin Gonzalez with an assist from Haniel Vilchez (30’), and Langdon Coburn (44’). The Brown Deer goal was scored by Chutiphon Ninlkang (9’).
Casey Schlicher made 5 saves in goal for the Whippets, and Robert Skebba had 7 saves for Brown Deer.
Information and Photo Submitted by Sam Burns
Whitewater High School Head Boys’ Soccer Coach
dburns@wwusd.org
Updated 9/3/25 @ 3:50 p.m. to add links for surveys.
We will appreciate you taking approximately ten minutes to complete this survey about child care needs in the region. As an incentive, respondents to the household survey may choose to be entered into a random draw to win one of five $50 cash vouchers. Partners in this project include the City of Whitewater, the Whitewater Unified School District, the Whitewater Community Foundation and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, including its Children’s Center.
Survey for families: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
Survey for businesses: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
For more information visit www.whitewaterecec.com
Editor’s note: The Banner appreciates having permission to use the photo on the homepage by tolmacho from Pixabay.
Actualizado con enlaces a la encuesta
Agradeceremos que dedique aproximadamente diez minutos a completar esta encuesta sobre las necesidades de cuidado infantil en la región. Como incentivo, quienes respondan a la encuesta de hogares podrán participar en un sorteo para ganar uno de cinco cupones de $50. Entre los colaboradores de este proyecto se encuentran la Ciudad de Whitewater, el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Whitewater, la Fundación Comunitaria de Whitewater y la Universidad de Wisconsin-Whitewater, incluyendo su Centro Infantil.
Enlace para la encuesta familiar: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
Enlace para encuesta empresarial: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
Para más información, visitas www.whitewaterecec.com
Nota del editor: The Banner agradece el permiso para usar la foto de tolmacho de Pixabay en su página principal.
The parking fee is waived for this event on Monday evenings.
Editor’s note: The image on the homepage: The University Community Band rehearses on September 25, 2017, conducted by Professor Glenn Hayes. (UW-Whitewater photo/Craig Schreiner)
Obituaries
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
Leo E. Wurzer, 65, of Eagle, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at his home. Leo was born on April 15, 1961 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Cyril and Shirley (McNeil) Wurzer. He grew up between Pleasant Prairie and Antigo, spending his childhood summers on his uncle’s farm where he discovered his love for all things tractors. Although he never had a farm of his own, he was able to partially fulfill his dream by working as a driver for Robin’s Trucking in Whitewater, WI in his last days and collecting miniature Tonka toys. He began his career … Read more
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