Union Grove has been invited to represent Wisconsin in the SC Johnson Green Choices Recycling Challenge, a nationwide contest that aims to encourage waste reduction and increase household recycling. Fifty communities, one in each state, will compete against each other with the goal of generating the highest recycling participation rate […]

The Union Grove Independence Day parade is Wednesday, July 4 beginning at 9:15 a.m. The children’s parade immediately precedes the main parade. Parents can park in the Talmer Bank and Trust back parking lot or on the street in back of the bank. The children will assemble at 8:45 a.m. […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While all options still remain on the table, the Village of Union Grove might be seeking a new provider next year for critical health department functions. Members of the Village Board’s Administration and Finance Committee met last week to continue discussion of the much-scrutinized issue, which […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A local company could work with Village of Union Grove officials for animal control services next year, based on preliminary discussions on next steps. Union Grove is among the municipalities across the county contracting with Racine-based Countryside Humane Society for animal control services, which include catching […]

175 jobs to be added over next three years Unico Inc. in Caledonia plans to add 175 new jobs over the next three years as part of Regal Beloit Corporation’s workforce and facility expansion, which includes a 52,000 square foot addition to the company’s location in the Caledonia Business Park. […]

First school of its kind to gain FSA approval Shepherds College, a three-year post-secondary school for young adults with intellectual disabilities, located in Union Grove, recently announced it has been approved for Federal Student Aid (FSA). The college’s programming attracts students from around Wisconsin as well as the nation. The […]

By Julie Rossman Correspondent Seven, very excited young men and women received diplomas at the Shepherds College graduation ceremonies on Saturday.  “It’s awesome!” exclaimed graduate Melissa Holm, Union Grove, as she described her graduation.       Holm, who received a degree in culinary arts, has worked at Burger King since 2007.  […]

All members of the community are welcome to join in this year’s Relay for Life event being held at Union Grove High School, starting at 6 p.m. Friday, June 15  and continuing through 8 a.m., Saturday, June 16. Cheryl Anderson is Union Grove’s 2012 Relay for Life Honorary Survivor. Here […]

  Could findings impact closely contested state Senate race? The Racine County Sheriff’s Department is investigating citizen complaints of “voting irregularities” associated with the June 5 recall election in the county. The sheriff’s office notified the media Thursday afternoon of the investigation, which was requested by District Attorney Richard Chiapete […]