By Jason Arndt Correspondent Union Grove planning commissioners voted Monday night to recommend expansion of the village’s Tax Increment District (TID) to make room for a larger American Roller facility. A public hearing is expected to be called within a month to address any concerns from residents regarding […]
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Dollar General hopes to break ground this spring
Dollar General wants to plan for a spring groundbreaking at the former site of Bardon Rubber Products, now that the Union Grove Planning Commission approved the company’s construction proposal Monday night, pending modifications of the original site plan. In August, representatives of the national discount chain came before the Village […]
Snowmobiler airlifted following crash in Kansasville
A snowmobiler suffered serious injuries and was transported to Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa by helicopter following a collision with a tree on a trail near the intersection of highways 11 and 75 late Thursday. Deputies who responded to the scene about 11:30 p.m. found a lone victim unconscious near the […]
American Roller seeks to expand in Union Grove
By Jason Arndt Correspondent American Roller Company has agreed to reimburse the Village of Union Grove in excess of $20,000 for fees associated with the potential expansion of its property located on 13th Avenue in Union Grove. American Roller is seeking to relocate its operations from a Kansasville facility to […]
Village adds sand to its ice melt
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Sand is being mixed with ice melt within the Village of Union Grove, a conservation measure enacted due to this harsh winter of excessive snowfall and extremely cold temperatures, Union Grove Public Works Director Mark Osmundsen informed members of the Village Board Monday night. […]
Return to Romance at Bong State Rec Area
On Saturday, Feb. 15, “Return to Romance” at Bong State Recreational Area with special someone(s). The Valentine’s event will begin at 7 p.m. and last until 9 p.m. People are welcome to arrive anytime between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Warm someone’s heart by taking a candlelit […]
Sheriff’s official suffers minor injuries in crash
Collision occurred at intersection of highways 20 and 75 A member of the Racine County Sheriff’s Department command staff suffered minor injuries Tuesday evening when the squad car he was driving was involved in a crash in the Town of Dover. The officer was transported by rescue personnel for treatment, […]
Volunteer workdays set at state recreation area
Groups interested in a service project or individuals who’d like to volunteer some time, Richard Bong State Recreation Area is announcing a series of workdays planned to help improve the park and the environment. Workdays are very flexible and volunteers may come for the whole time or for an hour. […]
Spring election features few races
Most local seats on ballot will be uncontested By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The deadline for filing candidacy paperwork in this spring’s general election has passed, and many of the municipal and school races across the Union Grove area are not being contested. Of the 12 local elections, only two have […]
Hearing set for woman who drove car into pond with kids inside
She’s accused of drunken driving and recklessly endangering lives of her children A 37-year-old Union Grove woman, who is accused of recklessly endangering the lives of her two children after driving her car into a retention pond while drunk last October, will face a preliminary hearing on the charges Jan. […]