Congratulations to the 2012 Leadership Union Grove Class who received their graduation certificates May 9 at the Bixby-Hansen American Legion. Graduates Sloan Allen and John Donovan spoke about what the class and much more importantly what the classmates had come to mean for them. The guest speaker was Lauri Ehleiter, […]

By Julie Rossman Correspondent Dylan Hoffman’s Doodle 4 Google will land him and his parents a trip to New York City this month, with a chance to win a $30,000 college scholarship, and a $50,000 technology grant for his school. All because he entered the Doodle 4 Google contest and […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the intent of being environmentally conscious, efficient and compliant with open records laws, Union Grove officials are considering a proposal to issue an iPad, or tablet computer, to each of the seven Village Board members. Before a decision is rendered, however, a number of issues […]

Unofficial tally puts athletic field improvements into play By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor Union Grove Union High School’s $1.895 million athletic field improvements referendum passed easily Tuesday, although not in every community served by the high school. Unofficial results Tuesday night showed 970 “yes” votes to 870 “no” votes, with […]

By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor The state Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) recently approved State Trust Fund Loans totaling slightly more than $5.4 million to fund public purpose projects in Wisconsin communities. Among the loans approved May 2 are $369,000 for the Town of Dover. Dover Town Clerk/Treasurer […]

    While many of us were home watching the state capitol budget/labor protests on TV last year, John Nichols was on the ground – talking, recording and observing it all for posterity. For those efforts, as well as his years of work as a journalist, blogger and book author, […]

The Relay for Life team with the Union Grove–Yorkville Fire Department will host a rummage and bake sale on Saturday, May 19.  Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. The sale will be held rain or shine. A large array of items including baby clothes, toys, household items, furniture and […]

By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor Two teens who were test-driving a truck they recently repaired were allegedly shot at sometime after midnight April 29 by a Union Grove homeowner who apparently mistook them for criminals intent on mischief. Brian S. Allyn, 55, 1222 Sta te St., Union Grove, is charged […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove officials continue to examine options to answer a looming question: Who will provide health services to the village in 2013 and beyond? The requirement to have a health department on hand to handle a myriad of tasks – ranging from restaurant inspections to immunization […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Besides exploring public health care options for 2013, Union Grove officials are also considering how best to offer animal control services beyond this year. The question remains, but one fact is certain: The current provider is ending its contract at the end of 2012. Racine-based Countryside […]