Racine County Circuit Court Judge David Paulson ruled Thursday that, under eminent domain law, Union Grove High School can take possession of 80 acres of land to expand its campus and facilities.
UGHS is seeking to purchase 80 acres from Daniel Riedel so it can expand the high school campus and facilities, and that process likely will be resolved in court through eminent domain.
Racine County Circuit Court Judge David Paulson ruled Thursday that, under eminent domain law, Union Grove High School can soon take possession of 80 acres of land to expand its campus and facilities.
Attorney John Rejowski, right, argued unsuccessfully Thursday that Union Grove High School should be prevented from taking possession of 80 acres of land from Daniel Riedel, left, until a Racine County Condemnation Commission hearing is held in April to determine the final land price.
Superintendent Tom Johnson, right, and attorney Joseph Rolling talk after a hearing Thursday where a judge ruled that Union Grove High School can soon take possession of 80 acres of land via eminent domain.
In September 2025, a judge ruled Riedel was entitled to have UGHS cover his attorney and expert costs associated with the district’s ongoing condemnation of 80 acres of Riedel’s land.
A judge ruled Thursday that Union Grove High School can take possession of 80 acres of land from Daniel Riedel during a hearing at the Racine County Courthouse.
Superintendent Tom Johnson, right, and attorney Joseph Rolling talk after a hearing Thursday where a judge ruled that Union Grove High School can soon take possession of 80 acres of land via eminent domain.
Attorney John Rejowski, right, argued unsuccessfully Thursday that Union Grove High School should be prevented from taking possession of 80 acres of land from Daniel Riedel, left, until a Racine County Condemnation Commission hearing is held in April to determine the final land price.
Racine County Circuit Court Judge David Paulson ruled Thursday that, under eminent domain law, Union Grove High School can soon take possession of 80 acres of land to expand its campus and facilities.
Superintendent Tom Johnson, right, and attorney Joseph Rolling attended a hearing Thursday where a judge ruled that Union Grove High School can soon possess 80 acres of land to expand its campus and facilities.
A judge ruled Thursday that Union Grove High School can take possession of 80 acres of land from Daniel Riedel during a hearing at the Racine County Courthouse.
Racine County Circuit Court Judge David Paulson ruled Thursday that, under eminent domain law, Union Grove High School can take possession of 80 acres of land to expand its campus and facilities.
Photos of UGHS immediate possession hearing Thursday
Union Grove High School can soon possess 80 acres of land to expand its campus and facilities.
Superintendent Tom Johnson, right, and attorney Joseph Rolling talk after a hearing Thursday where a judge ruled that Union Grove High School can soon take possession of 80 acres of land via eminent domain.
RYAN PATTERSON
Attorney John Rejowski, right, argued unsuccessfully Thursday that Union Grove High School should be prevented from taking possession of 80 acres of land from Daniel Riedel, left, until a Racine County Condemnation Commission hearing is held in April to determine the final land price.
RYAN PATTERSON
Racine County Circuit Court Judge David Paulson ruled Thursday that, under eminent domain law, Union Grove High School can soon take possession of 80 acres of land to expand its campus and facilities.
RYAN PATTERSON
Superintendent Tom Johnson, right, and attorney Joseph Rolling attended a hearing Thursday where a judge ruled that Union Grove High School can soon possess 80 acres of land to expand its campus and facilities.
RYAN PATTERSON
A judge ruled Thursday that Union Grove High School can take possession of 80 acres of land from Daniel Riedel during a hearing at the Racine County Courthouse.
RYAN PATTERSON
Racine County Circuit Court Judge David Paulson ruled Thursday that, under eminent domain law, Union Grove High School can take possession of 80 acres of land to expand its campus and facilities.
A judge ruled Thursday that Union Grove High School can take possession of 80 acres of land from Daniel Riedel during a hearing at the Racine County Courthouse.
Racine County Circuit Court Judge David Paulson ruled Thursday that, under eminent domain law, Union Grove High School can soon take possession of 80 acres of land to expand its campus and facilities.
Superintendent Tom Johnson, right, and attorney Joseph Rolling talk after a hearing Thursday where a judge ruled that Union Grove High School can soon take possession of 80 acres of land via eminent domain.
Attorney John Rejowski, right, argued unsuccessfully Thursday that Union Grove High School should be prevented from taking possession of 80 acres of land from Daniel Riedel, left, until a Racine County Condemnation Commission hearing is held in April to determine the final land price.
Racine County Circuit Court Judge David Paulson ruled Thursday that, under eminent domain law, Union Grove High School can take possession of 80 acres of land to expand its campus and facilities.
