Union Grove United Methodist Church, 906 12th Ave., will host a Christmas coffee, silent auction, goodie and bake sale Saturday, Dec. 7. Doors open at 6 p.m. Enjoy traditional Christmas music, free admittance, coffee, beverage, popcorn and hot dogs. For details, call 878-1590 or visit [email protected].
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Yes, Virginia, Christmas is coming soon to Union Grove
All are invited to attend the Union Grove Tree Lighting Ceremony being held Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m., at Village Square Park. Families can enjoy refreshments and a chance to go home with one of two baskets full of gift items and certificates donated by area businesses. […]
Kiwanis selling real trees for Christmas in downtown Union Grove
By Patricia Bogumil editor The Union Grove Kiwanis will host a new community fundraiser this holiday season, selling Christmas trees acquired from northern Wisconsin for $50 each. All proceeds will be donated back to the community. The trees will be top-quality Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir and White Pine. […]
Village winter weather preparations in gear
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Right after the village’s first accumulation of snow of the season hit Union Grove Monday afternoon, Public Works Director Mark Osmundsen confirmed Monday evening at the Village Board’s regular meeting that Union Grove is ready for the winter season. “The […]
Special garden area at high school honors UGUHS veterans
by Julie Rossman Correspondent A small crowd of community members, students and school officials and local dignitaries gathered Monday on the snowy front lawn of Union Grove Union High School, attending a special Veterans Day tribute to honor three graduates who have lost their lives in the line of […]
Enjoy a “Parents Night Out”
The Youth Group at North Cape Lutheran Church, 2644 124th St., Franksville, will babysit children ages 0-12 on Friday, Nov. 15, from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Goodwill donations will be used toward the group’s mission trip to Washington. Kids will enjoy games, crafts, snacks and more. For […]
Bomb threats, fires at Yorkville plant
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A man who reportedly wanted time off from work to celebrate Halloween now has plenty of time off as an inmate of the Racine County Jail. Charged with two felony counts of making bomb scare threats at his workplace in the […]
VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE AT GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR
Vendor spaces are still available for the 10th annual Union Grove holiday gift and craft fair, which runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Union Grove Elementary School, 1745 Milldrum St. To reserve a vendor spot, contact (262) 891-3477 [email protected]. More than […]
It pays to recycle: Village awarded $15,000 for residents’ efforts
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Recycling efforts by residents in the Village of Union Grove place the community among the nation’s elite, after the community earned a national fourth-place ranking and a $15,000 award from Racine-based SC Johnson Wax. The good news was announced […]
Local taxes rise for Raymond School district residents
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Citizens in the Raymond School District will pay an extra 9 percent in property taxes, after electors approved a new tax levy at the district’s Oct. 21 annual meeting. School officials point to a reduction of state aid and declining enrollment as factors driving […]