Head over the rainbow during open auditions for “The Wizard of Oz” on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 at the Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine. Dorothy Gale is tired of her unexciting life in Kansas and dreams of a world full of new adventures. When a twister sweeps her away over […]
Monthly Archives: August 2019
Posted inBreaking, Business, Local news
S.C. Johnson Threatens To Sue Over Misuse Of ‘A Family Company’
RACINE, WI — Fisk Johnson, Chair and CEO of Racine-based SC Johnson, says he’s tired of lawmakers using his company’s tagline to characterize a company involved in a massive pharmaceutical lawsuit. This week, a judge in Oklahoma ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay a $572 million judgment to the state for its role in fueling […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Paul Fahey enjoyed model trains and racing cars
Paul R. Fahey, 54, died Tuesday after a year-long battle with brain cancer. He was born in St. Louis Park, MN on June 5, 1965, son of Roger and Elizabeth (nee: Pond) Fahey. Paul married Julie Wilke on June 9, 1984, at St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church in Elm Grove, WI. Paul was employed with Peter […]
Posted inDevelopment, Local news, Real Estate
$1.2 Million Lake Michigan Home One Of Racine’s Most Spectacular
RACINE, WI — With more than three acres of gated estate, private boat launch and nearly 400 feet of private beachfront, this home is a high-end retreat with modern style. This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here. Convenient first floor master, 3 bedrooms upstairs plus a full in-law guest […]
Posted inConstruction, Development, Local news
Highway 31, 32 Construction Update: No Turn Signal, Stop Sign
RACINE COUNTY, WI — Authorities in Racine County say the Highway 32 road re-construction project is on schedule to be done by Nov. 15. Caledonia police are advising members of the public to avoid using 6 Mile Road to get across Highway 32, saying that drivers who do so are creating a hazardous road condition […]
Posted inCommunity, Pets
Shelter Officials Remind Dog Owners to Vaccinate Against Deadly Parvovirus
RACINE – Officials with the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) are urging dog owners to have their dogs and puppies vaccinated against the deadly parvovirus after a handful of parvovirus cases in the past two weeks. Four puppies coming into WHS from the Racine community have had the deadly virus; two recovered from the virus after […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Veteran Cy Zeisler earned a Bronze Star Medal and a Knighthood
Adolf G. “Cy” Zeisler, 94, died Tuesday, August 20th at his residence. He was born February 4, 1925 in Minocqua, Wisconsin to Reverend G. A. and Erna L. (nee Schmid) Zeisler. Cy graduated from Bethesda Lutheran School and North Division High School in Milwaukee. After high school, he spent three years (June, 1943 – April […]
Posted inCulture, Things To Do
Upcoming Programs at the Racine Public Library
The following are the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library: Anti-Racism Book Group: 2-4 p.m. | September 9th | Lee Room. A weekly book group discussing themes of race and racism.Ruff Readers: Monday-Thursday, 4-5 p.m., Youth Services. Registration required, call 262.636.9245 or visit the Youth Services Desk to register. Kids can spend 15 minutes […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Culture, Quick Spins
Quick Spins: Vince Gill, The Dollyrots & Rob Laufer
Vince Gill Okie (MCA) www.vincegill.com $15.99 When the Eagles needed an expert harmony vocalist to fill the gap left by the death of Glenn Frey, they hired Gill. Although he continues to tour with them, his solo work doesn’t seem to have suffered. Even with a thirty-year career behind him, Gill continues to impress with […]
Posted inLife
Useful Life Skills to Have Before Moving Out
Moving out generally has a fairly standard checklist: send out a rental application, pack things up, rent a truck. However, anyone leaving home for the first time should have certain life skills to navigate any potential hiccups once they’re settled and officially on their own. To help you get started, we’ve made a helpful list […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
Pedestrian struck by car in Racine has died
RACINE, WI – A 38-year-old Racine man struck by a car Friday evening died at the scene and has been identified as Thomas C. Tschken. Struck by a car on Mount Pleasant Street near Youg Court, Racine Police and rescue personnel from the Racine Fire Department attempted life-saving efforts on Tschken. The Racine Police Department […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Jamie Tylock enjoyed fishing and playing cards
Jamie M. Tylock, 50, died Thursday. He was born in Milwaukee on December 2, 1968, son of the late Robert Tylock and JoAnn (nee: Sylvester) Rasmussen. Jamie attended school in Union Grove and was previously employed with Johnson Wax. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, cards, and testing his luck at the slots. He […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Cheryl A. Flannery enjoyed painting and decorating
Cheryl A. Flannery, 68, died Friday at Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore Hospital, Cudahy. She was born in Racine, November 29, 1950, daughter of the late Robert C. and Delores L. (Nee: Falbe) Quella. Cheryl was a graduate of Washington Park High School “Class of 1969”. On October 15, 1988, she married William “Bill” T. […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Thomas C. Tishken was a huge Packer, Badger, and Brewer fan
Thomas C. Tishken, 38, died Friday. He was born in Racine, August 3, 1981, son of the late Charles and Jane (Nee: Altenbach) Tishken. Tom was a graduate of Washington Park High School. He was previously employed by Merchants, and as a manager at Sears and supervisor at Hardee’s. An avid fisherman, Tom was a […]
Posted inCommunity, Non-Profits
Youth Community Service Project Grants Available through United Way’s Youth As Resources
RACINE, WI—Youth with creative solutions to community needs can now apply for funding through Youth As Resources (YAR) grants. YAR will consider applications for community service projects led and designed by any group of youth (classified as people younger than 21) from community organizations, religious communities, schools, classrooms, clubs, service groups, and other nonprofit organizations. […]
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