Local Trick or Treat times include: • Town of Dover (including Kansasville area): Thursday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. • Town of Yorkville: Thursday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Village of Union Grove: Thursday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Union Grove Area Foodbank asks trick-or-treaters […]
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Library budget would benefit if donated funds are made
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Graham Public Library continues to work on balancing its 2014 budget after identifying a budget shortfall – and it may seek donations to offset any deficit. The information was shared Oct. 14 at the Union Grove Village Board meeting by Trustee Gordon Svendsen. […]
Free community meal is Oct. 22
Union Grove Congregational United Church of Christ hosts a free community meal Tuesday, October 22, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., in Fellowship Hall, 1106 11th Ave. (corner of 11th Ave. and Vine St.), Union Grove. Carry-outs are available after 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend! Questions: (262) 878-1690 or […]
Dollar General rezoning set for Oct. 21 public hearing
Residents are encouraged to provide feedback regarding the rezoning of industrial land at the former sight of Bardon Rubber Products at a Public Hearing being held Monday, Oct. 21, at 5:45 p.m. The industrial-zoned land will be home to a new Dollar General store, pending Village of Union […]
Raymond gym issues are on the boards
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Inadequate space at Raymond School is one of the areas noted as main issues of concern in a study conducted by architectural firm Eppstein-Uhen of Milwaukee, residents learned at an Oct. 1 community workshop held at the school. Safety issues previously noted, and […]
Making the grade: Local schools aim for high expectations
By Patricia Bogumil editor The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recently released 2012-13 school report cards for each public school and district in the state. The reports create a more standardized method for parents and residents to check out the effectiveness of their local schools. How we’re doing […]
Raymond School problems eyed
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Residents within the Raymond School District are facing tough decisions about their school facility following a community workshop held Oct. 1, where the District unveiled a three-month study conducted by Milwaukee-based architectural firm Eppstein Uhen identifying the needs of the school, which was built in 1961. […]
High school sports new looks inside and out
by Julie Rossman Correspondent A beautiful, sunny autumn day was the perfect backdrop for the dedication of beautiful new Bronco Field at Union Grove High School on Sunday. A crowd of school staff, students, parents and community members gathered for the official ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the […]
Former Sen. Plache coming here to discuss economic growth
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Former District 21 State Sen. Kim Plache plans to be present at the Monday, Oct. 7 Union Grove Planning Commission meeting to discuss economic development. Plache, now a member of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), was invited to attend by Village […]
Enjoy your weekend!
Weekend activities around the Union Grove area include: FALL FESTIVAL: The annual fall festival is Friday Oct. 4, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. (and Oct. 5, noon to 11 p.m.) at St. Robert Church, 3320 S. Colony Ave., Union Grove. Enjoy bingo, live music, $2 beer, food, games, haunted hayride, […]