Union Grove approves November fire station ballot question By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The years-long discussion involving facility needs for the Union Grove-Yorkville Fire and Rescue Department will reach a new dimension this fall as voters have an opportunity to weigh in on the matter at the ballot box. Union Grove […]
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Bank shows commitment to county fairs
CSB serves as official livestock auction clerk in tri-county region By Jason Arndt Editor The Racine County Fair livestock auction exceeded $1 million in total sales last month with proceeds benefiting local youth exhibitors. Community State Bank, which has branches in Racine, Walworth and Kenosha counties, played a key role […]
A “Purdy” good steer at the fair
Madisyn Henderson shows grand champion animal By Jason Arndt Editor Madisyn Henderson experienced a whirlwind day on July 26 at the Racine County Fair. Henderson, a 2023 Union Grove High School graduate, didn’t only exhibit a 1,322-pound grand champion crossbred steer she calls “Purdy” inspired by former Iowa State University […]
Firm hired for compensation study
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent How much should Union Grove’s municipal employees receive? When should raises be handed out? What are comparable municipalities paying their employees? These are some of the questions an outside firm will attempt to tackle for an employee classification and compensation study that is getting underway after […]
County Fair a culmination of youth exhibitors year-round work
By Jason Arndt Editor Hanna Henningfeld, of Waterford FFA, can’t wait to see her family come to the Racine County Fair and show support while she exhibits animals in the show ring. Also a member of Cloverview 4-H, Henningfeld plans to showcase beef and swine. She said the fair serves […]
Breakfast on the Farm rescheduled for Saturday
By Jason Arndt Editor The Racine County Breakfast on the Farm made the difficult decision to cancel the event initially scheduled for June 22 at Schaal Dairy Farm in the Town of Dover following persistent overnight rainfall. However, they have rescheduled the event for Saturday, June 29, from 7 until […]
Village signs lease for community garden
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the heels of a recent discussion about extending the municipal water system to 8th Avenue, Union Grove officials have approved a lease agreement between the village and a local group looking to make gardening more accessible. The Village Board on June 10 approved the 5-page […]
Hinkel to reign as Fairest of Fair in Racine County
By Jason Arndt Editor Jennifer Hinkel’s passion for the Racine County Fair began as a youngster, exploring the barns, watching exhibitors showcase animals, and participating in multiple activities. Hinkel, originally from Franklin, said she became so fond of the fair that she eventually joined the Raymond 4-H Club and exhibited […]
Union Grove considering changes to website
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove’s official municipal website might look different in the near future, based on a recent preliminary discussion. Village Administrator Connor LaPointe discussed the review underway during his routine report to the Village Board at a meeting Feb. 26. TunaTraffic, the village’s current website provider has […]
Raymond reviews revised Road Ranger application
New gas station back before the village board By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A proposed large-scale gas station close to Interstate 94 in Raymond was back under the microscope recently after a previous proposal was nixed last May. Road Ranger, a convenience store chain with 49 locations across the Midwest and […]
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