RACINE, WI — For most, Thanksgiving offers a chance to gather with friends and families and consider all the reasons to be grateful. It is also one of the year’s busiest times for traveling and the eve of the biggest shopping day of the year. But not everyone will have the day off. In addition […]
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Posted inLocal news, Schools
2019 School Report Cards: 428 Wisconsin Private Schools Ranked
WISCONSIN — School report cards released every year by the State Department of Public Instruction show how well districts are performing when compared with their neighbors. State officials released their annual report cards for private schools across Wisconsin. Scores are calculated for each of the following priority areas on the state report card: • Student […]
Posted inPolice and fire
Man charged after he beat a woman, smashing her face against a bed frame
A Caledonia man is being held on a felony battery and two misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges after he beat a woman and smashed her face against a bed frame Saturday at his residence. William C. Vague, 40, was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office Wednesday with substantial battery and two counts of disorderly […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
John Garcia enjoyed spending time with and helping others
John A. Garcia, 56, died Saturday, November 9th. He was born in Racine to Doris Campbell and Nicholas Garcia. John was a graduate of Park High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, going on walks with his dog Sparky, and helping others. He is survived by his mother Doris Aul, sister […]
Posted inCity Hall, Government, Local news
Racine Dramatically Improves Municipal Equality Index Score
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released its 2019 Municipal Equality Index (MEI). The 2019 MEI is the eighth edition of the only nationwide assessment of LGBTQ+ inclusion in municipal law, policy, and services. In just one year, the City of Racine improved its MEI score by 45 points – going from a score of 41 […]
Posted inEnvironment, Local news
Dr. Julie Kinzelman Wins Root-Pike WIN’s BEE Positive Award
Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network (Root-Pike WIN) has created a new bee-themed watershed restoration leadership award. The award goes to an individual that practices persistence in improving the Lake Michigan tributaries in southeastern Wisconsin – benefiting bees, other pollinators and beyond. The award recognizes life-long watershed work that improves water quality and increases our sense of […]
Posted inLocal news, Schools
UW-Parkside Receives Platinum Seal For Excellence In Student Voter Engagement
At the 2019 ALL IN Challenge Awards Ceremony held to recognize colleges and universities committed to increasing college student voting rates, University of Wisconsin-Parkside received a platinum seal for achieving a student rate above 50%. A full list of seal awardees can be viewed here. “I am very pleased to report that as a participating […]
Posted inDevelopment, Local news, Real Estate
$1.1 Million Racine Lake Retreat On The Market
RACINE, WI — No other property on Lake Michigan will offer you the level of privacy and modern amenities found in this luxury home. This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here. With over 3 acres of gated estate, private boat launch and nearly 400 feet of private beachfront, this […]
Posted inCulture, Sports
Brewers Returning To ‘Ball And Glove’ Logo; Unveil New Uniforms
MILWAUKEE, WI — The Milwaukee Brewers classic “ball-and-glove” logo is back. Speaking before an audience on Monday, Nov. 18, at Miller Park, Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio unveiled the new look in recognition of the team’s 50 years of baseball. Tonight, on Nov. 18, Attanasio made it official: the Milwaukee Brewers are going back – […]
Posted inBusiness, Local news
Johnson Insurance Acquires Financial Life Cycles, Inc. (FLC)
Johnson Financial Group, today announced that Johnson Insurance acquired Financial Life Cycles, Inc. (FLC), an independent insurance agency in Green Bay. Johnson Insurance is a part of Johnson Financial Group, a privately held, family-owned, financial services company that offers a full range of employee benefits, commercial and personal insurance, banking, and wealth management solutions. “FLC […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Ellen Marani enjoyed playing pickleball and taking walks
Ellen Elizabeth Marani, 71, died Saturday at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago following a stroke. She was born in West Allis, WI, June 17, 1948, daughter of the late Gordon and Maxine (Nee:Jones) Witherbee. Ellen graduated from Nathan Hale High School “Class of 1966” and went on to earn a degree in education from U.W. Whitewater. […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Mary Hill enjoyed swimming and being outdoors
Mary Louise Hill, 96, died Sunday at Ridgewood Care Center. She was born in Racine, September 12, 1923, daughter of the late Royal and Marjorie (Nee: Pierce) Schaefer. Mary Lou attended Racine Public Schools graduating from Washington Park High School Class of 1941. She attended Miami University Oxford, OH as a part of the class […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Sophia Wermter enjoyed cooking and volunteering
Sophia M. Wermter, 88, died Saturday. She was born in May 8,1931 in Wusen, East Prussia, Germany, daughter of the late Anton and Anna (nee: Wittke) Schlesiger. Sophia came to Racine in 1957 and married John A. Wermter and together they raised their four children. She cared for John after his stroke for 8 years […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Found In Union Grove: Sheriff
RACINE, WI — Authorities in Illinois said a 16-year-old girl who’s been missing since Wednesday was found safe Monday morning at a home in Union Grove. Emma Roberts, from the 26100 block of West Spring Grove Road, in Antioch, Illinois was found by sheriff’s detectives at a Union Grove home in the 1400 block of […]
Posted inConstruction, Development, Local news
Highway 32 Re-Opens To Traffic
RACINE COUNTY, WI — At just after 5 p.m. on Nov. 13, drivers in northern Racine County got some welcome news — Highway 32 has finally been re-opened to traffic. The opening restores Racine County’s easternmost route to-and-from Oak Creek. The road closure had been on our list of Patch’s six most problematic construction projects […]
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