UNION GROVE — The Union Grove High School Performing Arts Department has officially announced the lineup for the 2023-2024 theatrical season. In the coming school year, three productions will be held at the school offering students the opportunity to excel on stage. Union Grove Performing Arts 2023-24 season Fall play In November 2023, the school […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Read to a Dog, Mental Health Retreat, and Bill Martin’s fundraiser
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, March 23. This week, Racine County Eye web editor Loren Lamoreaux discussed various community happenings with TMJ4 anchors Ryan Jenkins and Susan Kim to discuss the happenings around Racine County. 1. Read to a Dog program Through the Read to a Dog […]
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‘Read to a Dog’ at Graham Public Library fosters confidence in young readers, 15 minutes at a time
RACINE COUNTY — Through the Read to a Dog program at the Graham Public Library, 1215 Main St., in Union Grove, children are positively impacted by the company of a furry and four-legged friend. Rick Torres and his dog Reba at the March Read to a dog program event. – Dogs are commonly known as […]
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15 honored as Students of the Month at Union Grove High School
UNION GROVE — Union Grove Union High School, 3433 S. Colony Ave, has named 15 students as Students of the Month for the month of February. According to the school, students are chosen by different departments each month and selected according to their academic progress, attitude, effort, behavior, character, and responsibility. The recipients at the […]
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Broncos Media wins 70% of WBA Awards
Union Grove High School Broncos Media was presented with several awards by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association at the annual Student Seminar and Awards for Excellence in Madison, Wis. on Feb. 25, 2023. Ten Broncos Media students represented the UGHS community as they collaborated with other students from other high schools and colleges at the event. […]
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17-year-old charged with sending nude photos, threats
UNION GROVE — A 17-year-old boy from Union Grove is facing adult charges of sending threatening messages to his ex-girlfriend and nude photos of her to her friends. Jamal Jenkins was charged Wednesday, March 1, in Racine County Circuit Court with one misdemeanor each of sending a message threatening harm or injury with a computer, […]
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Union Grove High School spring musical ‘GREASE’ sells out 6 weeks early
UNION GROVE — Union Grove High School’s Performing Arts Department makes history with “GREASE,” its fastest-selling musical performance to date. ‘GREASE’ performances UGHS will present “GREASE” on March 10, 11, 17, and 18. While the past two years have been sell-out productions for the school, “GREASE” makes school history by selling out six weeks prior […]
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Ice storm aftermath in photos: Feb. 22-23 in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY — Racine County experienced quite an ice storm on Wednesday (Feb. 22); the effects of which have left its mark far and wide. Sleet, ice and freezing rain led to tens of thousands of power outages across Southeastern Wisconsin. Additionally, the weather caused broken tree branches and collapsed trees throughout the area. Racine […]
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Bryon S. Huggins, 62, enjoyed hunting and fishing
Obituary for Bryon S. Huggins Bryon S. Huggins, 62, of Racine, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at Ascension All Saints Hospital. Bryon S. Huggins Bryon was born on Aug. 31, 1960, to Donald G. Huggins and Mary A. (nee: Callewaert) Granetzke. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and proudly served in the U.S. Army […]
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Union Grove’s Ludvigsen reaches another historic milestone: 1,000 career points in basketball
UNION GROVE — The relationship between Union Grove senior standout girls basketball players Sophia Rampulla and Sydney Ludvigsen doesn’t just cover the last four years. No, it goes much deeper than that. The two began sharing the basketball court when they were much younger, both as competitors at the youth level, teammates on the travel […]
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Credit card, identity theft could mean 12 years in prison for Union Grove man
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — A 27-year-old Union Grove man, who currently is in custody in Kenosha County on a credit card fraud charge, now faces three additional criminal counts for a similar offense — this time with the use of a deceased’s man’s credit card. Benjamin Richard Whitney is charged with felony counts of identity […]
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Union Grove’s Ludvigsen Reaches 1,000 Career Points
UNION GROVE — On Feb. 14, Sydney Ludvigsen scored her 1,000th career point. She is the eighth girl’s basketball player in Union Grove High School history to surpass this mark. Ludvigsen joins her teammate, Sophia Rampulla, as the first dual to reach 1,000 points in the same season. Scoring 1000 points is a great accomplishment! […]
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Alan Mollerskov, Union Grove Union High School District Administrator, to retire after 50-year career
UNION GROVE — Union Grove Union High School District Administrator Alan Mollerskov has announced his plan to retire after the 2022-2023 school year. Mollerskov’s decision to retire comes after 50 years in education: 17 at St. Catherine’s High School as a teacher and coach, and 33 at Union Grove Union High School in various administrative […]
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Racine County Eye 2022 Business Spotlights
The Racine County Eye showcases a local business each week in our Business Spotlight feature. Here is a roundup of the 2022 Business Spotlight year. Businesses in Racine County took their endeavors to a new level in 2022. Community members opened new companies, expanded their services, and served Racine County through their unique goods and […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Reflections, Dean family cookie donation, and Racine Bingo holiday cards
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, Dec. 22. This week, Racine County Eye web editor Loren Lamoreaux discussed various stories with TMJ4 anchors, Ryan Jenkins and Carole Meekins. Business Spotlight: Reflections Lamoreaux kicked off this week’s installment of the Racine Roundup by introducing Reflections, a new business with […]