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The following student from the area has been named to the University of Wisconsin-Stout Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester.
The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above.
UW-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, offers more than 70 industry-aligned undergraduate and graduate degrees and 40 professional certificate programs. Established in 1891, the university prides itself on the success of its students in the workplace, with more than 1,000 national internship placements and an employment rate of 99% for recent graduates. UW-Stout is a top-rated Military Friendly and Best for Vets institution, a DOE Green Ribbon recipient for sustainability, and the only four-year institution in the U.S. to win the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
University of Wisconsin-Stout offers a polytechnic education distinguished by applied learning and research, business and industry collaboration, and career-focused experiences to prepare students for success in engineering, technology, design, management and other fields. It is one of the 13 Universities of Wisconsin.
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Michael Olszewski, BS cybersecurity
The Whitewater Girls’ Wrestling team followed up their Janesville Craig Invite title with a busy week of wrestling the week of January 19th.
On Tuesday, January 20, the girls traveled to Edgerton to compete in two dual meets against the Tiders of Edgerton and the Trojans of Beloit Turner. The girls wrestled extremely well dropping only one match on the evening. This loss was a rematch for the girls from a previous loss by pin. This was a tough battle with De Porter winning at one point 12-9 but coming up short in the end.
The ladies opened the night with a 66-0 victory over a very short-handed Edgerton team The team then followed with a 56-12 victory over Beloit Turner.
Wednesday night, January 21, the team hosted their only dual meet at home against Madison Memorial and Big Foot in which our Seniors (Isabelle Cantu, Silvia Harris, and Atreya Wilson) were honored as well as parents recognized for their support of our students.
The girls wrestled extremely well on the evening with an opening dual meet victory over Madison Memorial 48-21. A big turning point was a victory by Aubrey Fuoco (145) who was able to wrestle through a scramble position and put her girl on her back for the pin.
In the closing dual of the night the Lady Whippets came out victorious against the Lady Chiefs of Big Foot 42-19. Coming up with the big pin for the Whippets was Emma Maas (114) with her first period pin, running her pinning combination extremely well in the victory. Also with a big pin on the night in the nightcap dual was Storm De Porter (132) pinning her opponent early in the first period. Likely the most exciting match of the night belonged to Atreya Wilson (138). There was a lot of action in this match with both ladies going with big moves. Unfortunately, Atreya dropped the match 13-17.
The victories this week pushed the Whippets’ Team record to 4-0 on the season.
The girls are next in action with three dual meets on Tuesday night, January 27, at Beloit Turner. They will wrestle Beloit Turner, Janesville Craig, and Jefferson. These should all be very good dual meets for all the teams involved! Wrestling begins at Beloit Turner High School at 5:00 pm Tuesday night.
Article and Photos Courtesy of John Schimming
Whitewater High School Head Wrestling Coach
jschimming@wwusd.org
The past week was a busy one for the Whippet Boys’ Wrestling Team. On Tuesday, January 20, the team traveled to Edgerton to compete against Edgerton and Beloit Turner, coming away with two dual meet victories over the Tiders and Trojans.
Thursday, January 22, the team then traveled to Janesville Craig to have a dual meet with the Cougars. Both the JV and Varsity teams wrestled very well. The JV team won 58-12 with some very nice wrestling by all competitors. The varsity came up big with some big wins from Esteban Lopez-Villanueva at 126 and Cristian Aranda at 157 pounds. Villanueva showed much improvement and was able to wrestle tough in the closing period to secure a big victory for the Whippets. Aranda showed a no give up attitude in his victory. He was losing in the second period and found himself in a scramble on the edge of the mat. He kept wrestling through positions and was able to put his opponent to his back for a big pin. This win put the dual meet out of reach for the Cougars giving the Whippets their 7th dual meet victory on the season. They extended their record to 7-3 with one dual meet left on their regular season schedule.
Saturday, January 24, the team braved the cold and traveled to Monroe to participate in the Monroe Invitational. This was an extremely competitive tournament and was made even more competitive when some teams were added after cancelations of tournaments on Friday night. The boys wrestled tough and although WHS had nobody in the finals, they did have many competing in the final round. Gabe Crane (132) and Deavion Olson (Hwt) led the way with 3rd place finishes in two very close matches in the bronze medal victory. Also coming home with a medal for the Whippets were George Christon (106) bringing home fourth place and Austin Retzlaff (215) coming home with a 5th place finish, going 4-1 on the day.
Tuesday, January 27, the team will travel to Belleville to compete in their final dual meet of the regular season.
Article and Photos Submitted by John Schimming
Whitewater High School Head Wrestling Coach
jschimming@wwusd.org
On Sunday, January 25, two teams from Whitewater High School competed in the 2nd Annual Culinary Showdown, and WHS was well represented.
The WHS girls’ team was made up of Payton Brautigam, Kiana Aranda, Jazlin Rios, and Natalia Casillas. They were assigned the country of Italy and paired with Chef Stephan from the Delavan Yacht Club. These girls put together a beautiful dish of Braciole with Pappardelle noodles in a homemade ragu sauce. It was amazing.
The WHS guys’ team consisted of Oz Navejas, David Enns, and Alex Huicochea Balderrama. They were paired with Chef Nic from Lake Lawn Resort, and their assigned country was Germany. They prepared Obatzda Pretzel Sliders. The Whitewater Germany Team won the German title!
We are extremely proud of both teams and very grateful to our chefs for helping and guiding our students. The teams are coached by Ms. Lynn Weilbrenner.
Article and Photos Submitted by Lynn Weilbrenner
Whitewater High School Family and Consumer Education Teacher
lweilbrenner@wwusd.org
The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee of the League of Women Voters Whitewater Area will hold the first of three Book Club discussions on our spring book selection, An Eye for an I: Growing Up with Blindness, Bigotry, and Family Mental Illness by James Bonilla, on Monday evening, February 9th, 6:15 PM-8:00 PM, at The Whitewater Public Library, 431 W Center St, in Whitewater.
This powerful narrative offers an intersectional analysis of disability, racism, and mental illness, inviting readers to empathize, be inspired, and consider their own potential for social change. Our discussion on February 9th will cover the introduction through Chapter 15. SAVE THE DATES – additional discussions will be held on March 9 (Chapters 16-30) and April 13 (Chapters 31-42) at the same time and location.
ACQUIRE THE BOOK TODAY! A limited supply of books is available at The Book Teller (call 262-269-9109 to hold a copy to purchase) and local libraries. You can also order the book from Amazon.
The LWV Book Club was formed to help our members and friends engage in meaningful discussions of current notable books dealing with public policy issues of interest to the League. You do not need to be a member of the League to participate and refreshments will be served. For questions or further information please contact Dwight C. Watson, dwight.watsondcw@gmail.com, or Deb Gamble, 23debg@gmail.com
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Visit our website at https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/whitewater-area and like us on Facebook!
Per the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Weather Forecast Office, a Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for all of southern Wisconsin midnight to noon Monday. Wind chills of -20 to -25 with temperatures of 0 to -10 degrees are expected. The coldest conditions will be near sunrise.
Is there anything about a muskrat seeing its shadow?
Frozen mill pond and steamy dam
Spillway also putting out steam
Ice art by nature
Dam icing over
Frosty selfie
Steve Watson writes “These photos were taken on my daily walkabout, 1/23 & 1/24. I go out so you don’t have to. Stay warm.”
Our thanks to Steve Watson for going out so we don’t have to, taking beautiful pictures in the process.
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Updated 1/26/26 @ 7:40 p.m. to correct link for the WUSD Board meeting.
Whitewater Unified School District School Board – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda [Click on “meetings” in upper right corner] includes Recognition of Lee Loveall for “All Means All” Award, Recognition of the Coburn Company for the All Means All award, All Star Staff of the month recognitions, Referendum update, Open enrollment space limitations, WHS ’26-’27 new course proposals, and 4K programming proposal
Whitewater High School Library
534 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
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6:00 p.m. via Zoom Online
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86988418385?pwd=jbMIwWFPaX5WaO7LKPF8lgF7eWNigG.1
– Passcode: 311715
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 869 8841 8385
– Passcode: 311715
City of Whitewater Finance Committee – Tuesday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Seeking Common Council approval of the Vendor Remote Access Policy to establish
standardized security requirements for vendor remote access to City systems, including
critical infrastructure.
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.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22124084500683?p=0Fcek1QwNGmETIpkmh
Meeting ID: 221 240 845 006 83
Passcode: b2wu6oe9
Dial in by phone
+1 929-229-5663, 159481450# United States
Phone conference ID: 159 481 450#
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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