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There are only 9 days left to sign up for Whitewater Club Baseball! Come be a part of a great program and be exposed to some top competition. Please follow the link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/y72DLYPSqZVS896v5
Come out on July 24th-25th, and try out for the Whitewater Baseball Club. No experience is needed. The grade for tryouts is based on what grade you are going into this upcoming school year.
Tryout Dates:
Wednesday July 24th: 2nd-4th Grade/ 5pm-7pm
Thursday July 25th: 5th-8th Grade/ 5pm-7pm
Tuesday July 30th: make up date for all ages/ 5pm-6pm
Location: Whitewater High School Baseball & Softball Field
This club is created to help expose youth baseball players to next level competition. The number of teams will be determined by number of players that tryout and their ages. In order to have an opportunity to earn a roster spot on one of these teams you must tryout. If you are unable to make these dates but would like to tryout, please contact coach Hookstead. Only 14 players are allowed per team maximum. If your son makes one of the teams, there is a $350 charge. With this you will receive a jersey, pants, hat, and training that would start in January.
Please contact Coach Michael Hookstead with any questions:
mhookstead@wwusd.org
(262)893-3580
CORRECTION: A recent news release highlighting the new Memory Matters program from the Walworth County ADRC listed an incorrect address for Sugar Creek Lutheran Church, which hosts the program meetings. The correct address is N5690 Cobblestone Rd., Elkhorn.
For individuals living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or early-stage dementia, one of the best ways to delay progression is through cognitive stimulation and socialization. Memory Matters is an adult day program for individuals with early memory loss. The program provides activities that stimulate cognition while enhancing physical, emotional, and social well-being and community connection.
“We are so happy to partner with Sugar Creek Lutheran Church,” says Jake Sawyers, Walworth County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Dementia Care Specialist. “Here in Walworth County, there are only four social respite programs available to our more than 2,000 residents living with some form of dementia. This is a huge need, and caregivers welcome the idea of having reliable, weekly programming for their loved one living with early-stage dementia or MCI.”
Memory Matters is held Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sugar Creek Lutheran Church, N5690 Cobblestone Rd., Elkhorn. The respite program costs $50 per session. Registration is required. Contact Jake Sawyers, Dementia Care Specialist, at (262) 741-3273.
About the ADRC of Walworth County: The ADRC provides information and assistance to older and disabled adults, their friends, family, caregivers, and the public. We assist by evaluating your current needs and providing options available to meet your situation. Learn more at www.co.walworth.wi.us/376/Aging-Disability-Resource-Center or call (262) 741-3200.
Contact: Jake Sawyers
Dementia Care Specialist
262-741-3273
jsawyers@co.walworth.wi.us
Library Board of Trustees – Monday, July 15, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
Agenda includes discussion and possible action to approve a contractor and base bid for the library expansion and
renovation project.
Webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81557506550?pwd=HC6FKPbk9NQNajKqg6VWVXdf1x4C0Z.1
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago) (Houston)
Webinar ID: 815 5750 6550
Passcode: g0NassY7
Alcohol Licensing Committee Meeting – Tuesday, July 16, 2024 @ 5:30 pm
Agenda includes discussion and possible action regarding the DLK Hawk Bowl Class “B” alcohol license agreement with the City of Whitewater.
Webinar link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86273818205?pwd=NuAaj2EUUMA1tQlgBAPzsa9OxhRB28.1
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago) (Houston)
Webinar ID: 862 7381 8205
Passcode: 559859
Common Council Meeting – Tuesday, July 16, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
Agenda includes Whitewater Middle School pickup and dropoff, sale of waterworks and sewer system revenue bonds, first reading of a mobile foods establishment ordinance, an easement with WE Energies for underground distribution at Southwest Water Tower site, City Manager review of goals, and strategic plan modifcations. Closed session agenda items include Park Crest Development Agreement and Developers Agreement for Royal Hounds Project located on Bluff Road.
Webinar link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81241037644?pwd=b5ZNKzbvXGurJoCnj4zI3tHaCbmNlQ.1
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago)
Webinar ID: 812 4103 7644
Passcode: 215759
Parks & Recreation Board Meeting – Wednesday, July 17 @ 5:30 pm
Agenda includes WAFC Report and discussion of repairs and updates, dog park improvements, discussion on youth athletics and Treyton’s Field, and a discussion on lakes.
Webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85667136099?pwd=hdgcZ71e7lK8PbYgXV3vCbxQp6JuqL.1
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago)
Webinar ID: 856 6713 6099
Passcode: 846880
Community Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting – Thursday, July 18 @ 5:30 pm
Agenda includes Memorandum of Understanding for the Innovation Center, conflict of interest policy, 108 E Main Street, potential for collection of funds with regard to Meeper LLC Loans, draft of Technology Park convenants, Food Truck Fest, and WindUp feedback and winners.
Webinar link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82992318798?pwd=bPNnJ4h_wJvNjb5pZAp5DegAl4qljw.kY8aH0TrI3rrZlTl
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago) (Houston)
Webinar ID: 829 9231 8798
Passcode: 822499
School District Meetings
Policy Review Committee – Monday, July 15 @ 9:00 am
WUSD Central Office Building
Agenda includes policies on superintendent evaluation, graduation requirements, and job descriptions.
Here is an update from the National Weather Service regarding both thunderstorms tonight and high heat values for Sunday into Monday.
Bottom Line Up Front
- A line or cluster of storms is expected to track from eastern MN to southern WI tonight. The time of arrival of these storms into south central WI should be between Midnight to 5 am early Sunday. A few showers or storms may linger after 5 am.
- A few strong thunderstorms should precede this main line this evening.
- Strong to severe storms are likely, with damaging winds the main threat
- Very heavy rainfall and dangerous lightning
- See attached graphics for more information
Heat and Thunderstorm Outlook
- Heat Advisory in effect starting 2 pm on Sunday.
- It will be hot and humid Sunday and Monday. Heat indices approaching both 100 degrees Sunday and Monday.
- Scattered Thunderstorms tonight and again late Sunday, higher chance Monday afternoon and night along an approaching front.
- Potential for severe storms Sunday and Monday. Currently, it looks like Monday afternoon and evening would be the most likely time period.
What has changed?
The addition of the Heat Advisory for parts of southern Wisconsin on Sunday.
Increasing confidence in a few rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms tonight, then again later Sunday into Monday.
The community is invited to a free, all-ages event to celebrate the end of the library’s Summer Reading Program. Join us for a bubble party outside of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library on Thursday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m. Participants will enjoy music, popsicles, and bubbles!
The library is located at 431 W. Center St. in Whitewater. Contact the library at 262-473-0530 with questions.
Sarah French
sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville awarded diplomas to more than 700 undergraduate students for the spring of 2024.
Students from this area who graduated include:
Nicholas Hipsky, Computer Science
Rachel Mason, Civil Engineering
Walworth County Treasurer, Valerie Etzel, would like to remind all Walworth County property owners that the final installment of the 2023 real estate taxes are due to the Walworth County Treasurer by July 31, 2024. Include your payment stub(s) or indicate parcel number(s) that you are paying on your check or in a separate memo so we may apply your payment(s) correctly.
The following payment options are available to property owners:
- In Person: Check, cash, money order at the Walworth County Treasurer’s office, 100 W. Walworth St, Elkhorn. Office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- By Mail: Checks or money orders may be mailed to the Walworth County Treasurer, PO Box 1001, Elkhorn, WI 53121. Your mail must receive a U.S. Postmark on or before July 31, 2024. If you would like a receipt(s) mailed to you, enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment.
- Online: https://www.co.walworth.wi.us/ (Property Taxes) Payments accepted via electronic check, debit card, or credit card. Convenience fees for online payments are as follows: $0.25 – electronic check (echeck), $3.50 – debit card (flat convenience fee), 2.2% – credit card (fee is charged for total amount due)
- Drop Box: Payments of checks or money orders may be placed in the drop box located at the center median of the parking lot on the north side of the Government Center, 100 W. Walworth St, Elkhorn.
It is important that property owners meet the July 31st deadline. If you miss the deadline, the balance on your account will be considered delinquent and subject to interest and penalty of 1.5% per month retroactive to February 1st (10.5 %).
Specific questions may be directed to the Walworth County Treasurer’s Office. (262)741-4251; email treasurer@co.walworth.wi.us
“Napoleon”
Wednesday, July 17, 1 p.m.
(Biography/History)
Rated R (violence, language); 2 hours, 38 minutes (2023).
The life and times of soldier, strategist, General, Emperor: Napoleon Bonaparte 1 (1769-1821).
An incredible costume drama/historical epic, detailing the rise, fall, return, exiles, and demise of Napoleon. Joaquin Phoenix is Napoleon; Vanessa Kirby is Josephine. Directed by Ridley Scott. A sweeping and majestic film!
Obituaries
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
Lois Cummings, 99, of Fond du Lac, WI (formerly of Janesville, WI, Fort Atkinson, WI, Fountain Hills, AZ, and Green Valley, AZ) passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026 at the Meadows Senior Residence in Fond du Lac surrounded by family. Lois was born on February 17, 1927 in Fort Atkinson to Edward and Clarice (Roseth) Stevens. The middle child of 9 children, she attended Fort Atkinson schools and graduated in 1944. On September 11, 1948 Lois married Grant Cummings at Saint Andrew Catholic Church in Delavan, WI. Together they had 3 children, Gary, Colleen (Tom) Sabel, and Patty (Paul) … Read more
Come celebrate William Kincaid’s Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 30th at 1 pm at Trippe Lake Park Pavillion in Whitewater. He truly enjoyed gatherings where his favorite foods and music could be enjoyed with some of his closest friends and family. We will honor him by carrying on one of his favorite traditions. Please bring your own beverages and chairs. There is limited seating. See you all there!
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