Jasperson Sod Farm to host annual breakfast By Jason Arndt Editor It’s no secret that the past decade has been brutal for dairy farmers in Racine County and the rest of the dairy state. And while the number of dairy farms in the area has declined, agriculture remains a staple […]
Union Grove
News from the Union Grove-Kansasville-Yorkville area
In this week’s Westine Report…
Broncos baseball team is headed to state It has been 67 years since Union Grove High School has sent its baseball team to the state tournament. That long drought ended Tuesday when the Broncos defeated Greendale and Whitefish Bay in WIAA Division 2 sectional play to earn a berth in […]
Union Grove sells bonds for Granary project
$1.1 million will be used for infrastructure for downtown redevelopment project By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove officials have moved forward with plans to sell the $1.1 million in municipal bonds that were taken out early this spring to help shepherd the Granary redevelopment effort underway downtown. The Village Board […]
Deputy dog ends wild chase
Racine man charged with multiple felonies A Racine man is charged with multiple felonies and suffered a close encounter with a K9 deputy after fleeing from authorities at 95 mph Sunday morning in the Town of Raymond. Anthony Chambliss, 30, is charged with second-degree recklessly endangering safety, attempting to flee […]
Complaint: Drunk driver crashes truck after fleeing
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 9 for a Kansasville man who allegedly crashed his truck after fleeing from police while driving drunk. David J. Vargas, 28, was charged April 29 in Racine County Circuit Court with attempting to flee or elude an officer as a repeater; possession of […]
Stage proposal raises some concerns
Site remains a sticking point for some in village By Dave Fidlin Correspondent From the get-go, Union Grove’s top elected official has championed the oft-discussed entertainment stage project as an amenity that could provide a new family-friendly venue within the community. But at a special Village Board meeting this week, […]
Open house is Saturday at Shepherds College
Shepherds College, Union Grove, will host a community open house from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4. All visitors are welcome to find out more about the nation’s leading post secondary school for people with intellectual disabilities. Tours of campus, 1805 15th Avenue, will be given every half […]
Union Grove High School to host May 8 open house
Event showcases facility improvements, first annual plant sale The community is invited to see the facility improvements at Union Grove High School during an open house scheduled for Wednesday, May 8 from 3 to 7 p.m. The facility improvements were possible through a referendum passed by the community. Improvements include […]
Man allegedly dragged deputy alongside car
A preliminary hearing was help April 17 for a Chicago man charged with dragging a deputy who was trying to handcuff him alongside his car. Diego A. Perez, 23, was charged April 9 in Racine County Circuit Court with first-degree recklessly endangering safety, resisting an officer, possession of marijuana and […]
The season of fish fries (and desserts)
Kay Deschler (from left), Maryann Thorsen, Cary Madrigal, and Dina Calvino not only volunteer at the St. Robert Bellarmine fish fry, but also bake many of the treats on the dessert table. The Union Grove Church hosts six fish fries during lent. The final two are set for April […]
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