Leilani Sue Bento, 62, died Saturday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. She was born September 12, 1957, in San Antonio, TX, daughter of the late Manuel “Benny” and Reva (Nee: Simpson) Bento. Lani moved to Racine in 1980 and had been employed by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. She was an animal advocate, enjoyed movies, […]
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Posted inGovernment, Local news
Statewide Availability of Marriage Certificates to Expand
Effective Jan. 2, 2020 – individuals married in Wisconsin will be able to go to any Wisconsin Register of Deeds office to obtain their marriage certificate. Register of Deeds offices are currently able to issue birth certificates from all Wisconsin counties. Certificates of death are available statewide for deaths occurring on or after September 1, […]
Posted inLocal news, Schools
Yorkville Students to Participate in Mad Hot Tap Competition
In an effort to promote social-emotional learning and provide instruction in the fine arts to all students, Yorkville School has combined efforts with Danceworks to allow all 4th-grade students to participate in Mad Hot Tap. The program seeks to build students’ self-confidence, improve students’ sense of respect for themselves and one another, and improve students’ […]
Posted inLocal news, Schools
Gateway To Continue Popular Fine Dining Shifts To Luncheon Experience
Gateway Technical College’s Culinary Arts program will put a new spin on its Fine Dining meals for the Spring 2020 semester. The format will shift from nighttime to noontime as a way to provide an even more enhanced learning experience for the students while still offering the high-quality entrees and service many have enjoyed at […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
Racine men face drug charges after drugs found in car
RACINE, WI – Two people are being held on drug charges after deputies with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop and found 30 packages of crack cocaine and marijuana. Jan Jeffery, 24, of Racine, was arrested for possession with intent to deliver cocaine. Alondro Pratt, 24, of Racine, was arrested for possession […]
Posted inLife, Sponsored
7 Ways CBD Can Help Entrepreneurs Regain Focus
CBD has gained a lot of hype for its ability to help those from all walks of life, from the anxious socialite to the sleep-deprived parent. It’s also gained a lot of attention in the entrepreneurial and executive classes. CEOs, business owners, and new entrepreneurs alike are widely sharing the benefits of CBD and CBD […]
Posted inLocal news
Racine County Eye turns six
The Racine County Eye news website was born six years ago and I am grateful to be able to do the work I do. Heather Asiyanbi, my former business partner, and I launched the site as a part-time thing. What else would two middle-aged women do with kids in college do after being laid off […]
Posted inBusiness
How to Make Your Farm More Profitable
Farming is tough work. Waking up early and performing your daily tasks until the late evening only to repeat every day is not easy. It also results in only so much revenue for farmers. Not to mention, small farmers must compete with agribusinesses that produce most of the nation’s food supply. Given that, there are […]