James P. Martin, 62, passed away on Sunday at Froedtert Memorial Hospital. He was born in Racine on November 28, 1955, the son of the late Robert and Peggy (Nee: Doolin) Martin. Jim was a graduate of Washington Park High School “Class of 1974” and Ripon College. On August 11, 1979 he was united in […]
Monthly Archives: June 2018
Posted inObituaries
Marie McLeod Loved Children, Sunshine And Music
Marie Martha McLeod, 88, passed away on Sunday surrounded with the love of her family following a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin on January 5, 1930, the daughter of the late Lucien and Marianne (Nee:Witkowski) Szymanski. Marie graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 1948”. She was […]
Posted inObituaries
Roy Radke Served During 3 Wars In The United States Army
Roy J. Radke, 90, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. Roy was born in Antigo, Wisconsin on March 6, 1928, the son of the late Otto and Clara (nee: Joyce) Radke. On April 11, 1955 at the Catholic Chapel in Fort Sheridan, Illinois he was united in marriage […]
Posted inEmployment, Wisconsin Jobs
Uplift 900 employment begins outreach effort
Looking for employment opportunities, news about employment or training and education opportunities? Check out our Eye on Employment page by clicking on the graphic above. With Foxconn Technology Group building a 20 million square foot manufacturing campus, utilities building out infrastructure projects, and the need for permanent hires once the building is complete — the opportunities for […]
Posted inCommunity, Events
Racine NAACP To Honor Michael Shields With Comedy-Infused Roast
The Racine Branch of the NAACP will honor Michael Shields many years of service to the community with a Roast at Infusino’s Banquet Hall on Sunday, June 24, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. “Roasters” will include many of Michael Shields’ close friends and colleagues. Michael is well-known in the community as one of City […]
Posted inLife
Fatherly advice from Racine County Eye readers
Ahhh fatherly advice… You probably hated hearing it while growing up, but remember it fondly as the ‘dad voice’ in your head helped guide your decision making. Dear old dad has been offering up bits of wisdom for years. He’s been prodding you to become savvy with money and other life lessons. So we asked our readers, what […]
Posted inCommunity, Events, Health and Fitness
Public Invited To Open House At SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center
In partnership with the Racine Family YMCA, County Executive Jonathan Delagrave is inviting Racine County residents to an open house at the SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center. The open house will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday. The SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center is located at Racine County’s Pritchard Park, 2800 […]
Posted inPolice and fire
Racine man charged with drug trafficking marijuana
A search warrant at a Racine residence Thursday led to a drug trafficking charge being filed Friday against a 30-year-old city man. Terry A. Lawson was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with felony charges of maintaining a drug trafficking place and possession with intent to deliver or manufacture marijuana, obstructing an officer and a […]
Posted inObituaries
Audrey Levinthal Silver Cherished Friends And Family
Audrey Levinthal Silver, wife of the late Edward “Bud” Silver, passed peacefully on Monday at the age of 89. Mother to the late Marc Silver, Gregg (Joanne) Silver and Jan Silver. Sister to Devera (late Morton) Gordon. Sister in law to Robert (Rhoda) Silver, the late June (late Pete) Harris, and Aunt to the late […]
Posted inObituaries
David Jacobs Proudly Served In The United States Army
David L. Jacobs, 80, passed away on Memorial Day at his residence. David was born in Racine on April 22, 1938, the son of the late Ernest and Katherine (nee: Schuppe) Jacobs. Following graduation from William Horlick High School “Class of 1956”, Dave proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1960, and was stationed in […]
Posted inObituaries
Donna Mae Hart Enjoyed Family And Was Always On The Go!
Donna Mae Hart, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday at her residence. She was born in Racine on May 24, 1936, the daughter of the late Roy and Dorothy (nee: Wehr) Nelson. Donna attended Washington Park High School. On February 20, 1954, she was united in marriage to Donald J. Hart. Donald passed away on […]
Posted inDevelopment, Local news
Downtown Racine sees new investment as well as new promotions
Downtown Racine has seen a tidal wave of activity over the past two years and more is on the way. New business openings, expanded housing options and new events are happening faster than any time in recent memory. “Downtown is about to explode with new development,” said Kelly Kruse, executive director of Downtown Racine Corp. The […]
Posted inCommunity, Police and fire, Schools
Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling Rewards Students From Gifford
On May 30th, Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling rewarded 10 students from Gifford Elementary School for their efforts to help raise money for the Gifford School PTA. Each year the Gifford School PTA holds an annual raffle to raise money to enhance the students educational experience. This year the Gifford School PTA Raffle raised $27,000. […]
Posted inCommunity, Employment
Alex Hart-Upendo Wins Annual ‘Wisconsin YES!’ Youth Business Plan Contest
Press release MADISON, Wis. – Alex Hart-Upendo, a 5th grader at Gifford Elementary School in Racine who has made a splash in national news media, is the grand prize winner in Wisconsin YES!, a statewide youth business plan contest for students in middle and high school. Hart-Upendo’s company, Build-A-Bow, is a custom eco-friendly bow retailer […]
Posted inBusiness, Local news
Roof on old Machinery Row building collapses
The roof collapsed Thursday night on one of the old industrial buildings that were once slated to be Machinery Row. The buildings — located at 829 and 900 Water Street — were to be torn down because of the deterioration that had taken place, but nature took its course and speeded up the process. Stephanie […]
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