Recent Posts
Joe was born on May 21, 1940 in Kilmeena, County Mayo, Ireland, son of John Joseph and Winifred Geraghty. Joe … Read more
With everything going on related to COVID-19, the summer Children’s Ministry Program for Whitewater Area Regional Ministry (WARM) will look … Read more
Due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 in our communities and hospitals now increasing surgery schedules, we are facing an immediate need for blood donations. Please join us at the Old Armory on Monday, June 15.
FCCU Press Release – (June 4, 2020) – Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) recently donated $2,000 to the Rock River … Read more
MADISON, Wis. (June 11, 2020) – The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the … Read more
LA CROSSE, Wis. (June 10, 2020) – The following area students have been named to the Dean’s List at the … Read more
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (June 9, 2020) – The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2,660 undergraduate students for attaining … Read more
Per the WI State Journal, Jim Johnsen has withdrawn his candidacy to be UW System president, stating, “After deep reflection … Read more
Dr. Jim Shaw was nominated to be this week’s Hometown Hero, and he graciously declined, requesting that the Whitewater Unified School District Teachers and Staff receive this award instead, “For, overnight, transforming instructional methods during the COVID-19 school building closures; for connecting with every student and family; and for their caring and dedicated work on behalf of all students.”
The 4th of July Committee announces its final plans for the 2020 celebration.
Local Sports
The WIAA State Track & Field Meet has concluded, and two Whippet athletes gave it their all in the final … Read more
Competing in McFarland at the WIAA Track and Field Sectional on Friday in perfect conditions, the Whippets had a strong … Read more
Saturday, May 30 features a Community Youth Sports Day at Whitewater High School from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The … Read more
Updated 5/28/26 @ 12:15 p.m. to add a Culver’s lemon ice cooler promotion at the bottom of this post. Written … Read more
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team was represented on both the D3baseball and American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-Region Teams. … Read more
Written by Abigail Dotzler | Photos by Joe Kusumoto/USOPC, Craig Schreiner With a supportive community at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater … Read more
Life Events
Marion Jauch Burrows (Feb. 2, 1930 – June 5, 2026) Her sparkling eyes, warm laugh, and generous ways were gifts … Read more
Patricia “Pat” Lynn Bailey, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026 with her daughter by her side. Pat … Read more
Gemelino Paris Esperante, 83, long time resident of Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, June 4th, 2026. He was born on … Read more
Mary Ann Warner died peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. Her physical heart failed, … Read more
