By Patricia Bogumil Editor A recount of votes cast in the April 2 election for the Trustee No. 3 position on the Union Grove Village Board confirms newcomer Adam Graf narrowly besting incumbent Ronald Bogard. The official recount tally is Graf, 300 votes; Bogard, 328, according to Jill Kopp, the […]
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Public health service issues on local meeting agendas
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Discussion about extending the Town of Dover’s annual public health services contract with the Western Racine County Health Department was tabled Monday night by the Town Board. Thomas Lembcke, Dover chairman, stated the measure regarding the status of the town’s contract with Western Racine County Health […]
Officials keeping constant watch of threatened dam
Highway 75 remains closed near Bong Recreation Area Conservation wardens are among a team of public safety and emergency workers keeping round-the-clock watch on Kenosha County’s Vern Wolf Lake Dam which is threatening to fail under the weight of heavy recent rains and embankment erosion. “We have a system in […]
Calling all vendors
Union Grove farmers market prepares to crop up By Julie Rossman Correspondent With spring (sort of) in the air, the Union Grove farmers market committee is gearing up for another season at Union Grove’s Village Square Park. Now in its third year, the farmers market features vendors selling farm-fresh produce, […]
Threat of dam failure closes section of Highway 75 in Kenosha County
Heavy rains in southeastern Wisconsin have created the potential for the Vern Wolf Lake Dam in Kenosha County to fail. As a precaution, State Highway 75 is closed between State Highway 142 and County Highway K and detours have been posted. The dam is in the Richard Bong State […]
As progress shows up, teachers college comes down
Former student holds fast to long-ago memories By Julie Rossman Correspondent With a new McDonald’s restaurant coming to Union Grove this summer, the village of Union Grove – as well as many former students around the area – must say good-bye to a piece of history. Historic Storms Hall, 835 […]
Graf beats Bogard by two votes in village trustee race
Absentee ballots yet to be counted By Patricia Bogumil Editor A mere two-vote difference in preliminary results gave newcomer Adam Graf (330 votes) a thin lead over incumbent Ron Bogard (228 votes) for the Trustee No. 3 position on the Union Grove Village Board. Absentee ballots will decide that race […]
Local celebrity to speak at Pet Wellness Expo
Dr. Rebecca McCracken, owner of PawsAbilities Veterinary Rehabilitation, Inc., in Sturtevant, will host a seminar at the 10th annual Pet Wellness Expo, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Burlington High School, 400 McCanna Parkway. McCracken will speak on “Veterinary Rehabilitation Therapy: What’s the Buzz all about?” Rehab […]
Two vie for Dover Supervisor 2 spot
By Patricia Bogumil Editor One former board supervisor and a political newcomer face off April 2 in an election to fill the Supervisor No. 2 position on the Dover Town Board. Candidate information provided by each candidate follows. • Larry Neau, who previously served as a Town of Dover supervisor, […]
Yorkville voters to pick two of three hopefuls for school board
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Two challengers and one incumbent vie for two open positions on the Yorkville School District Board of Education in the April 2 election. Incumbent Dave Moyer faces Rory Esch and Marty Winter. Information provided by each candidate follows. • Dave Moyer, the incumbent, said his continued […]
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