By Jason Arndt Editor Jennifer Hinkel’s passion for the Racine County Fair began as a youngster, exploring the barns, watching exhibitors showcase animals, and participating in multiple activities. Hinkel, originally from Franklin, said she became so fond of the fair that she eventually joined the Raymond 4-H Club and exhibited […]
Union Grove
News from the Union Grove-Kansasville-Yorkville area
Union Grove considering changes to website
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove’s official municipal website might look different in the near future, based on a recent preliminary discussion. Village Administrator Connor LaPointe discussed the review underway during his routine report to the Village Board at a meeting Feb. 26. TunaTraffic, the village’s current website provider has […]
Raymond reviews revised Road Ranger application
New gas station back before the village board By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A proposed large-scale gas station close to Interstate 94 in Raymond was back under the microscope recently after a previous proposal was nixed last May. Road Ranger, a convenience store chain with 49 locations across the Midwest and […]
Union Grove inks new one-year contract with RCEDC
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove will continue its longstanding relationship with a Racine County-based organization aimed at bolstering economic activity throughout the region. After hearing a report on activities in 2023, the Union Grove Village Board on Jan. 22 approved a $32,860 agreement with the Racine County Economic Development […]
Racine County Fairest of the Fair to reign over State Fair
Union Grove graduate to serve as this year’s ambassador By Jason Arndt Editor Kelsey Henderson spent countless hours representing the Racine County Fair last year in her role as the 2023 Fairest of the Fair. Henderson, 21, who earned the title last June at the county fairgrounds in Union Grove, […]
Village Board green lights group’s plans for park
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A local grassroots organization has been given the “all clear” to move forward on a series of improvements to one of Union Grove’s parks. The Village Board on Jan. 8 approved Leadership Union Grove’s three-part set of improvement plans at Indian Trail Park. The small, neighborhood […]
Village moves forward on splash pad project
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After months of deliberation, Union Grove officials are moving forward on the planned installation of a splash pad with votes tied to two key components of the project. At its most recent meeting May 22, the Village Board, on a 6-1 vote, officially accepted Racine County’s […]
Village supports continuation of curb cuts
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In an effort to tighten up current ambiguity, Union Grove officials have begun a discussion on the use of curb cuts at new and existing developments. The practice has been in place for a variety of functions including pedestrian accommodations throughout the community, though some village […]
Village delays action on ‘partial termination’ of agreement with Canopy Hill developer
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Citing displeasure over a lack of communication over the status of the Canopy Hill development, Union Grove officials delayed action on a request to take action on an agreement. The Village Board on April 10 was slated to vote on what was described as a “partial […]
UG High School District Earns award for communications
The Union Grove Union High School District was recently honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association with a Spectrum Award of Merit for its work in school communications. WSPRA presented the Spectrum Awards at its annual conference held Nov. 16-18. The Union Grove Union High School District earned […]