By Jason Arndt Correspondent Dog and cat owners are invited to attend a pet vaccination clinic being held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Municipal Hall on Saturday, March 15. The event is a collaborative effort with Safe Harbor of Kenosha, which serves the role of the Village’s […]
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Vaccinations and more at pet clinic Saturday
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Dog and cat owners are invited to attend a pet vaccination clinic being held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Municipal Hall on Saturday, March 15. The event is a collaborative effort with Safe Harbor of Kenosha, which serves the role of the Village’s […]
Open enrollment limitation draws ire from Raymond School parents
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Open enrollment parents at Raymond School District responded Monday night with criticism regarding the Board of Education’s decision in January to place a preliminary freeze on new open enrollment admissions entering the 2014-15 school year. Superintendent Joe Dawidziak explained the […]
Raymond takes action to borrow $1.9 million for school repairs
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Raymond School Board members voted Monday night to approve the first phase of borrowing $1.9 million to improve facility structures. The voter was taken at the board’s Feb. 24 meeting. Its decision was made after School Administrator Joe Dawidziak told attendees there will […]
Stabbing victim accused of making a big deal of it
A 55-year-old Kansasville man reportedly stabbed his live-in girlfriend with a kitchen knife to protect himself against men he believed were hiding in the attic. Lardara J. Solomon reportedly admitted that he stabbed the woman, but described her as vengeful for complaining to police about it. He […]
Bake sale and vendor spots available at farmers market
Area non-profit organizations have the opportunity to sponsor a one-day bake sale during the 2014 season of the Union Grove Farmers Market. The 2014 market will be open on Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., June 3 through Oct. 14. It is located in the Village Square on Highway […]
Woman injured in stabbing in Town of Dover
A woman is recovering from knife wounds and the man suspected of injuring her has been arrested following an incident in the Town of Dover early Thursday morning. According to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, the woman was taken by rescue personnel to Wheaton Franciscan Racine for treatment of non-life-threatening […]
Raymond community luncheon Wednesday
The next Amazing Grays Senior Luncheon is Wednesday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Raymond Community Church, 8217 W Highway G, Franksville. Anyone age 55 or older is welcome to lunch and fellowship. Entertainment is provided by a local ukulele band. Menu includes chili, potato soup, chicken […]
March 3 public hearing set for Village TID expansion
By Jason Arndt Correspondent A proposed expansion of tax increment district (TID) boundaries is likely to be finalized following a public hearing scheduled for Monday, March 3, according to an announcement made at the Feb. 10 Union Grove Village Board meeting. Next month’s hearing follows months of discussion between American […]
Beat the blahs with some winter golf
A refreshing round of golf on a frozen lake is one of the more original ways to fight cabin fever. In Kansasville this month, it’ll also be a way to help out the community. The Kansasville-Dover Betterment Committee invites brave fun-seekers from around the area to its inaugural Winter Golf […]