Yorkville United Methodist Church is known for its annual pork chop dinner, cooking 100 pork chops at a time on racks over a specially-built cooker and featuring an array of delicious desserts. This year, te Fall Pork Chop Dinner will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, from 3:30 p.m. to 7 […]
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School breaks and calendars considered for possible changes
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Following the lead of many Wisconsin public districts, Raymond School officials may part with the long-held practice of holding spring break around Easter time. The placement of one of the K-8 district’s two extended vacation periods each school year was among the topics discussed Sept. 15 […]
Raymond eyes long-term vision in workshops
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent “What are we about?” is the overarching theme of a series of workshops that will take place this fall between Raymond School District Administrator Joe Dawidziak and members of the School Board. Dawidziak laid out plans for the series of workshops at a Sept. 15 […]
Punt, Pass, Kick set for Sunday
Union Grove Lions will host the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition Sunday, Sept. 28, 4-5 p.m., at UGUHS athletic field for boys and girls ages 6-15. Entry forms for this free competition are available online at NFLPP.com or at schools. Participants can register at UGUHS the day of event […]
Raymond staff given more authority to enforce dress code
With a new school year underway, administrators and staff at Raymond School will be working under a revised set of dress code guidelines. The School Board of the Town of Raymond-based, K-8 district on Aug. 18 voted to amend an existing dress code. New language has been added to give […]
Kansasville School faces budget deficit
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In a scenario reminiscent of a year ago, leaders within the Kansasville Grade School district are facing a budgetary shortfall as the 2014-15 school year gets underway. At a School Board meeting Aug. 18, District Administrator Matt Stratton revealed Kansasville’s budget is between $25,000 and $40,000 […]
Too cool for school in Union Grove
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent They’re at it again – and this time, they’re kicking it old school. Jordan Hein and Mitchell Brachmann, physical education and science teachers, respectively, at Union Grove High School, unveiled their third annual back-to-school video last week, just before the bells once again started sounding. As […]
Summer round of Raymond School repairs nearing end
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A lengthy list of interior and exterior improvement projects are nearing completion at Raymond School. But an upcoming referendum could pave the way for even more improvements in the years ahead. Joe Dawidziak, superintendent of the Raymond School District, reported Aug. 18 on the progress of […]
Burlington native Gilmer takes over in San Diego
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor From a young age, Burlington native Martha Gilmer loved music. “I lived in Burlington all of my young life,” said Gilmer, whose maiden name is Schmaling. “I was very active in what was the music scene. Musicals, music groups, youth groups, high school band and playing […]
Deputies rescue another overdose victim using Narcan
For the second time in a period of just nine days, Racine County sheriff’s deputies rescued a suspected drug overdose victim using Narcan. Early Thursday deputies responded to a call of a possible overdose at a home in the 16000 block of Plank Road in the Town of Yorkville. The […]
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