High school play advances to sectionals The Union Grove High School’s drama department’s production of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” is advancing to sectionals. The department competed in the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association One Act Theater Competition at Tremper High School on Oct. 20 and advanced to the […]
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News from the Union Grove-Kansasville-Yorkville area
What’s a little rain with art to enjoy?
River’s Edge Art Walk a success in spite of uncooperative weather The Oct. 19 River’s Edge Art Walk drew about 500 people intent on ignoring pesky raindrops while enjoying dozens of original pieces of art on display throughout downtown Waterford. Organizers now are looking ahead to next year, imagining […]
Halloween freaky and fun events coming up
Haunted hayride and the Great Pumpkin Fest this weekend The St. Robert Bellarmine Parish’s Youth Group will host the site for the Freaks of Nature Haunted Hayride event on the weekend before Halloween, Friday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Oct. 27, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., with a special […]
A special place to play
New playground at Union Grove Elementary School serves students with special needs A new playground was constructed at Union Grove Elementary School specifically designed to serve children with special needs. The new playground features equipment built lower to the ground with the surface beneath it made of a specialized […]
Looking for a fight
Union Grove teen caught with brass knuckles, switchblade at Waterford High School By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer A 17-year-old Union Grove teen is facing felony and misdemeanor weapons charges for selling a set of brass knuckles that contained a switchblade to a Waterford Union High School student in February. According […]
Fire prevention event hopes to keep kids safe
Kansasville Grade School participates in Fire Prevention Week activities Members of the Kansasville Fire Department visited Kansasville Grade School Oct. 11 as part of the department’s participation in Racine County’s Fire Prevention Week 2012 activities. Firefighters demonstrated emergency crawling techniques and discussed with the kids the seriousness of having […]
Pumpkin Fest set for Oct. 27
Children and adults are invited to come in costume to the Great Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Union Grove Union High School gymnasium. Enjoy many free family activities, including old-fashioned children’s games with small prize, refreshments (as long as supplies last), crafts […]
Man charged with growing pot near school
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer A 45-year-old Kansasville man has been charged with felony drug possession and trafficking after police discovered more than two dozen marijuana plants growing on his Town of Dover property. The property is located in the 4200 block of Beaumont Avenue and within 1,000 feet of […]
Cleaned out: Burglar charged with battery, trespassing
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer A Union Grove man was surprised by an opportunist burglar Sept. 19 when he took a break while cleaning out his car. According to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, the victim told police he had been working in his vehicle around and took a break […]
Man charged in shooting death
A 46-year-old Sturtevant man is in custody, charged with first-degree reckless homicide in the shooting death of an Ohio man during an armed robbery in the Town of Yorkville in the early morning hours of Aug. 26. Scott D. Mertins Sr. is facing up to 91 years in prison and […]
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