By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A program linking the resources of the Racine County Sheriff’s Department with local high schools is moving forward as officials attempt to stem the tide of such drug epidemics as heroin use. Last month, the school boards overseeing Waterford and Union Grove high schools voted […]
Union Grove
News from the Union Grove-Kansasville-Yorkville area
Career exploration offered to area students
A combined effort among schools, businesses and the Racine County Workforce Development Center offers a variety of opportunities to area students. According to a media release from the Center, increasingly, middle and high school students are wondering: • what can students do to get into a career […]
Time near for camping and picnic reservations
Racine County will begin accepting picnic reservations for Cliffside, Colonel Heg, Eagle Lake, Old Settlers, Pritchard, and Sanders Parks, as well as the Root River Parkway on Thursday, Jan. 2, at 8 a.m., at the Public Works and Development Services offices, 14200 Washington Ave., Sturtevant, WI 53177. Open […]
Kiwanis tree sale catches the spirit
By Patricia Bogumil Editor In this season of giving thanks, the Union Grove Kiwanis are giving thanks for the great community support behind this year’s Christmas tree sale lot. And since the proceeds raised go back into the community, there’s a lot of thanks being shared all around. […]
Scrap hauler nabbed for taking truck parts
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Proving once again that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure, a scrap hauler is accused of stealing truck frame pieces from the Lynch Truck Center in Rochester that he reportedly thought were scrap material. According to the criminal complaint filed Dec. 2 in Racine […]
Board meeting features more chewing out than talking out
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Village Board members cleared the air at their Dec. 9 board meeting about public comments recently made regarding the 2014 budget and addressed concerns related to one Village trustee voting Nov. 25 in opposition to the budget proposal. “It would […]
Eat spaghetti with Kansasville Fire and Rescue (and greet Santa)
EAT WELL: Kansasville Fire and Rescue hosts a spaghetti dinner with silent auction and photos with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., 23720 Durand Avenue (Highway 11). Adults, $9; children ages 5 to 12, $5; free for kids age 4 and younger. Information: KansasvilleFireAndRescue.com.
Treatment plant fails chemical testing, twice
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Union Grove Public Works has launched an investigation into the cause of two failed tests at its Treatment Plant in a three-month span and inquiring with commercial businesses to determine the source. “There is an investigation going on in regards […]
Get onboard
Tri-County Model Railroad Club hosts an open house on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1010 Vine St., Union Grove. Admission is free. For details, call 878-2780 or 878-3594.
Enjoy Christmas coffee and more
Union Grove United Methodist Church, 906 12th Ave., will host a Christmas coffee, silent auction, goodie and bake sale Saturday, Dec. 7. Doors open at 6 p.m. Enjoy traditional Christmas music, free admittance, coffee, beverage, popcorn and hot dogs. For details, call 878-1590 or visit [email protected].
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