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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.
Please click the link below to
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
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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