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Waterloo student to perform in 'Pal Joey'
Sabrina Killary from Waterloo, a music major, is one of many students involved in the production of “Pal Joey” at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Killary will play the role of Trumpet, as a part of the Orchestra. “Pal Joey” will be performed by UW-Whitewater’s Department of Theatre and Dance in the Barnett Theatre Feb. 23-25 and Feb. 29-March 2. ...
Tucker Cobb returning to wrestling state meet
Marshall senior wrestler Tucker Cobb is heading back to UW-Madison’s Kohl Center. He was one of three Cardinals to qualify for the 2023 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) state finals last season. This year, he was the only one to advance from a talented sectional, hosted at Dodgeland High School on Saturday, Feb. 17. Cobb entered as the No. 2 seed in the 132 lbs. weight class, behind only Weyauwega-Fremont freshman Carter Birdyshaw. Cobb kicked off his day with a 7-2 decision win over Dylan...
Stubby's Bowl scores
Monday, Feb. 12- Monday Night: High Team Series-Karens 1 More 1812. High Team Game-Stubbys 639. Keith Pocock 601(208-200), Tony Bosnak 568(206-200), Jonathan Schoemann 547(12). Tuesday, Feb. 13- Tuesday Night: High Team Series-Handy Appliance 2082. High Team Game-Handy Appliance 707. Dave Henning 575(220), Jonathan Schoemann 563(210), Dean Jurss 547, Ken Scott 539(205), Kolton Jurss 538, Tom...
Marshall Lions Club honored for ice rink donation
The Marshall Village Board honored the village's Lions Club for their recent donation of an ice rink to the Marshall Parks and Recreation Department on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Lions Club members Gregg Hanger and Duane Checky attended Tuesday's village board meeting to receive a plaque dedicated to the organization. Village President Chris Campbell presented the award and spoke to the charitable act on behalf of the entire board: ...
Marshall boys complete series sweep of Waterloo
The Marshall and Waterloo boys basketball rivalry had some real juice in the 2023-24 regular season. The opening matchup at Waterloo on Thursday, Jan. 18 was a phenomenal basketball game, ending in a narrow 67-66 victory for the visiting Cardinals. It was Marshall's turn to host in the rematch on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The Cardinals benefitted from a higher energy level, a well-implemented press, more productive shooting to complete the regular season sweep. Despite a game-high 37 points from Waterloo senior Benny Marshall, the Cardinals...
Waterloo Historical Society helps new restaurant showcase heritage
WATERLOO — Substantial progress has been made to a new restaurant in downtown Waterloo, formerly known as the Failinger Building. The restaurant aims to pay homage the building’s rich history, especially in its name, “1897,” while also bringing a modern dining experience to the city. Decorative touches reflecting the past are widely used, thanks to the work of the Waterloo Area Historical Society, whose members have spent the last few...
Wisconsin Lions eyeglass recycling program brings vision worldwide
Most of us have old prescription eyeglasses sitting in a drawer somewhere collecting dust. Thanks to a Wisconsin Lions Foundation recycling program and Lions clubs throughout the state, along with many volunteers, those spectacles can bring clear vision to those unable to afford prescription lenses. Once dropped off at Lions Club recycling bins, used glasses begin a journey involving many hands and hearts that ends with the gift of clear...
Marshall, Waterloo receive girls basketball state tournament seedings
On Sunday, Feb. 11, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) revealed the brackets for the upcoming 2024 girls basketball state tournament. The Pirates of Waterloo and Cardinals of Marshall both found themselves playing on the opening day of the state tournament, Tuesday, Feb. 20. They both belong to Sectional 4 in Division 4, Waterloo as a No. 7 seed and Marshall as a No. 8. Heading into the final week of the regular season, Waterloo boasts an overall record of 12-10, including a 4-5 mark...
Tucker Cobb wins individual regional title
The Marshall wrestling team’s season carries on. The Cardinals got the 2024 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) state tournament off to a solid start on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Waterloo High School. Four Cardinals in all punched a ticket to the sectional round, headlined by one individual regional champion, one runner-up, and a pair of fourth place finishers. Marshall couldn’t repeat as a team sectional qualifier after finishing as regional runner-up last season. The Cardinals finished ninth of the 13 teams in attendance with a...
Waterloo wrestling wins another team regional title
For the second consecutive season, the Waterloo wrestling Pirates are Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) regional champions. Last season, they outpaced the rest of the field at the Horicon High School regional. This time around, they got to play host for Regional 2 in Sectional D of Division 3. Other teams in attendance at Waterloo on Saturday, Feb. 10 included Cambridge, Catholic Central, Deerfield, Dodgeland, Horicon, Hustisford, Johnson Creek, Kenosha Christian Life, Kenosha St. Joseph Catholic, Living Word Lutheran, Marshall, and Palmyra-Eagle. The Pirates beat...
Gary Burbach: This Waterloo man helped refuel jets in Vietnam
Gary Burbach was 19 when he was drafted and decided to serve in the Navy. The Waterloo man began his service on what was called a “Kiddie Cruise,” with two years of active service that he began in 1968 followed by four years of inactive duty. Prior to reporting for duty, Burbach had been working for his father at the feed mill then began hauling milk. His time in the Navy took him away from that and showed him his future. ...
Coach Gabe Haberkorn earns 100th career victory
What a week it was for the Waterloo girls basketball program. The Pirates kicked things off with a 53-42 road win over rival Marshall on Tuesday, Feb. 6. The victory completed Waterloo’s sweep of the Cardinals in the regular season for the first time since 2006-07. Momentum collected from that win carried over into the Pirates’ next game, a home matchup with Wisconsin Heights on Friday, Feb. 9. Waterloo had already beaten the Vanguards by 11 on the road earlier in the season. A win...
Wisconsin Pork Association honors two from Waterloo
The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) announced last week that among the honorees selected at its organization’s annual meeting Feb. 1 were two individuals from Waterloo. Brian Klubertanz was selected as a Distinguished Service Producer. Each year, the Wisconsin Pork Association presents a Distinguished Service Award to a fellow pork producer whose contributions to the Wisconsin swine industry merit special recognition. Brian resides in Waterloo with his family on their farrow-to-finish...
Stubby's Bowl scores
Monday, Feb. 5- Monday Night: High Team Series-Alley Cats 1886. High Team Game-Alley Cats 684. Keith Pocock 601(201-202), Tony Bosnak 572(201), Dan Busch 553(208), Travis Schaller 549(216), Laurie Frey 523(213), Jonathan Schoemann 516(200), Tessie Pocock 201. Tuesday, Feb. 6- Tuesday Night: High Team Series-Handy Appliance 2028. High Team Game-Handy Appliance 745. Ken Scott 573(237), Jeff...
Monthly S.T.E.M. programs at Marshall Library get kids exploring
On the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m, librarian Janice Foerster at the Marshall Public Library hosts a S.T.E.M event for local children aged roughly seven through 13 or 14, although younger participants are accepted depending on the activity. S.T.E.M, for those who may be unaware, stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. And, associated programs are often utilized for kids in elementary and middle school to introduce them to said areas of study. ...
Waterloo girls take down Marshall again
This season has been a long time coming for the Waterloo girls basketball team. The Pirates have long suffered against their rivals, the Cardinals of Marshall High School. Up until a win last season, Waterloo had lost 31 straight games to its rival dating back to January of 2007. While the Pirates earned an early win to buck that trend, the Cardinals went on to beat them twice more that season, including a season-ending defeat in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) state tournament. Waterloo...
Stubby's Bowl scores
Monday, Jan. 29- Monday Night: High Team Series-Karens 1 More 1741. High Team Game-Karens 1 More 620. Keith Pocock 603(257), Gordy Yelk 526. Tuesday, Jan. 30- Tuesday Night: High Team Series-Handy Appliance 2135. High Team Game-Handy Appliance 719. Kirk Gehler 609(223-217), Ken Scott 585(223), Kolton Jurss 569, Richard Weihert 548(216), Norma Leonard 541(229), Jeff Bettin...
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