A Hymn Sing, with stories, scriptures, backgrounds and illustrations of each hymn, in honor of Memorial Day and all who have served will be observed at Yorkville United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 25. Readers at the 8 a.m. service will be Ron Hansen, retired National Guard, and Krystle Henningfeld, […]
Union Grove
News from the Union Grove-Kansasville-Yorkville area
Raymond township seeks applicants for openings
The Town of Raymond is accepting ”Volunteer Application Forms” for anyone interested in serving on the town’s Planning Commission. The term of office expires May 2017. The Town is also accepting applications for serving on the town’s Storm Water Utility District. A position on the SWUD recently opened up. […]
Graham Public Library summer reading program theme announced
Readers of all ages will explore all things underground this summer as Graham Public Library presents “Fizz Boom, Read!” during its summer library program, in the gym at the Union Grove Elementary School. No registration required. Activities may include science experiments, robot building, Grossology fun, nature exploration and more. […]
Summer camp signups available at Shepherds
Shepherds Ministries, a leading provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities, is opening registration for Camp Discovery, offering four, one-week summer camps for young people ages 13 to 25, held on the Shepherds campus in Union Grove. “We’re planning exciting summer activities for camp this year,” said Andrea […]
Community mourns death of ‘Dr. Jim’
By Julie Rossman Correspondent The community of Union Grove has been dealing with both shock and sadness following the untimely death of a local beloved physician, Dr. James Simonds, on April 16. Simonds was a physician at the Wheaton Franciscan Medical Clinic, Union Grove, working alongside his wife, Dr. Lisa […]
Raymond School OKs $1.9 million in bonds for school upgrades, fixing humidity/mold a high priority
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Raymond School board members officially authorized the issuance of $1.9 million in bonds for building improvements, during the school board’s April 14 meeting. A special board meeting is planned for Monday, April 28, to discuss final upgrade costs being prepared by the energy conservation company, McKinstry. […]
Sheriff’s Department to take unwated prescriptions Saturday
Program is part of initiative to rid homes of outdated and unused drugs that could fall into the wrong hands The Racine County Sheriff’s Office is participating in the national take back unwanted prescription drug program on Saturday at the patrol station on Highway 20 (Washington Avenue) at Highway C […]
Dry, windy spring weather rates a “high” fire danger
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Windy conditions led to a shed and marsh fire that broke out near 21640 Schroeder Road, Kansasville, around 2 p.m., April 10. Kansasville Fire Chief Scott Remer said a small, controlled burn was being done by the owners near the north side of a shed on […]
Sign up now for Raymond July 4 parade
The Raymond Community and Business Organization, Inc. is accepting registration for participation in the Raymond Fourth of July Parade. The July 4 festivities will begin with a children’s parade at 12:30 p.m., and the main parade at 1 p.m. People of all ages, businesses, clubs, organizations and churches are […]
Man who allegedly threatened wife, co-worker faces weapons charges
A former Union Grove and Burlington man, now living in Milwaukee, is accused of possessing illegal firearms and threatening to shoot people during separate confrontations with his wife and a co-worker last year. Donald R. Heath, 50, was charged Monday with three felonies in Racine County Circuit Court: […]