By Jason Arndt Correspondent Based on the value of their home, Village of Union Grove residents can likely expect to pay $50 to $70 more in village taxes for 2014, following the Village Board’s approval of its proposed 2014 budget Monday night. The […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
Send a card to troops who can’t be home for the holidays
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Thanksgiving is over. Christmas is coming. In-between is that short period of time for sending out the annual batch of greeting cards. This year, Miller-Reesman Funeral Home invites people from around the area to join in a state and national “Holiday […]
Harp therapy concert to benefit TLC
The public is invited to “An Afternoon of Advent Peace,” being held Sunday, Dec. 1, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Community United Methodist Church, 455 Jefferson St., Waterford. Harpist Tami Briggs will return for an afternoon of music that speaks to the heart, offering […]
State rules may change for shoreland lots (translation: it’ll probably cost more)
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Local leaders know they’ve stated their case effectively about new state rules being considered for lake and river properties. But whether their information will change any thinking in the state Department of Natural Resources remains a wait-and-see situation, to become known next month. […]
Bad shoulders on the highway are a problem
According to a media release from the state Department of Transportation (DOT), the expected opening of Highway 164 near Tichigan is being delayed to address shoulder failures that recently developed. This portion of roadway was slated to open in mid-November, according to Michael Pyritz, a DOT communication specialist […]
Kiwanis selling real trees for Christmas in downtown Union Grove
By Patricia Bogumil editor The Union Grove Kiwanis will host a new community fundraiser this holiday season, selling Christmas trees acquired from northern Wisconsin for $50 each. All proceeds will be donated back to the community. The trees will be top-quality Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir and White Pine. […]
Giving thanks for surviving evil
By Julie Rossman Correspondent It’s been almost 10 years since Teri Jendusa-Nicolai was nearly beaten to death with a baseball bat at the hands of her ex-husband, David Larsen, at his home in Wind Lake. The story of Teri’s horrific ordeal, and her survival, was […]
Village winter weather preparations in gear
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Right after the village’s first accumulation of snow of the season hit Union Grove Monday afternoon, Public Works Director Mark Osmundsen confirmed Monday evening at the Village Board’s regular meeting that Union Grove is ready for the winter season. “The […]
Votes near on town tax levy, police contract
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The Town of Waterford proposed budget for 2014 is pretty flat and totally balanced – which is how Town Chairman Tom Hincz likes to see it. “We’re in good shape,” Hincz commented Tuesday morning. Highlights of the proposed 2014 budget include: • […]
Special garden area at high school honors UGUHS veterans
by Julie Rossman Correspondent A small crowd of community members, students and school officials and local dignitaries gathered Monday on the snowy front lawn of Union Grove Union High School, attending a special Veterans Day tribute to honor three graduates who have lost their lives in the line of […]
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