Obituary for Constancio Sosa March 8, 1933 – January 15, 2024 Constancio Sosa, age 90, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center, Burlington, Wis. He was born in Santa Maria Zoquitlan, Tlacolula, Oaxaca, Mexico, on March 8, 1933, the son of the late Fransisco Sosa and Teresa Maldonado. Constancio Sosa was united […]
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2023 Juneteenth events, celebrations and activities in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY — Racine County is celebrating Juneteenth with a variety of events, celebrations, and activities, for people to participate in this year, leading up to June 19. Juneteenth has been celebrated since June 19, 1865, as a way to celebrate the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas, and more generally is known […]
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16th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade steps off March 16
RACINE, WI — The City of Racine’s annual St. Patrick’s Day makes its way down Main Street starting at noon on Saturday, March 16. 2024 St. Patrick’s Day parade starts at State Street The 2024 St. Patrick’s Day parade begins at Main and State streets and ends at City Hall. There will be a number […]
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30th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration emphasizes ‘The Time is Now’ theme
KENOSHA – Three awards were originally slated to be given out at Gateway Technical College’s 30th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, but only two made it into the hands of their recipients at noon on Monday, following a controversial decision to revoke an award being given to the Burlington Coalition to Dismantle Racism. […]
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4th annual Village of Mount Pleasant Tree Lighting set for Dec. 10
RACINE COUNTY — The holiday festivities continue for the fourth year with a tree lighting in the Village of Mount Pleasant on Dec. 10. The village’s tree lighting event welcomes community members to ring in some holiday cheer with them. This family-friendly event is open to all residents of Mount Pleasant and the surrounding communities. […]
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Burlington’s 41st Annual Holly Jolly Christmas Parade and tree lighting set for Dec. 1
RACINE COUNTY — The 41st Annual Holly Jolly Christmas Parade will kick off in Burlington, also known as “Brrrlington,” on Dec. 1. The annual festivities will take place in the Historic Downtown. The event is hosted by Experience Burlington and brought together by community members, volunteers, businesses and others. The theme this year is A […]
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2 ways to successfully defrost your turkey in time for Thanksgiving
It’s almost time for the annual big Thanksgiving feast. This year on Nov. 23, families and friends will gather around the dinner table to enjoy a holiday meal. The star of the show – the turkey – comes bearing responsibility before the big day. And a proper defrosting regimen is also part of the equation. […]
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Helen Marie Pias, 96, enjoyed cookouts, vacationing and holiday celebrations
Obituary for Helen Marie Pias December 12, 1926 – July 3, 2023 Helen Marie Pias, age 96, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2023, at Whispering Pines in Plover, Wis. She was born on Dec. 12, 1926, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Cermak. She was a lifelong resident of Racine, Wis., and […]
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Xander Niles creates Duck Tape® samurai suit for a chance to win $10K scholarship
RACINE COUNTY — Xander Niles’ prom attire is anything but the standard black tie affair, however, it is his nontraditional Duck Tape® samurai suit that’s put him in the running to win a $10,000 scholarship. This class of 2023 graduate, who is homeschooled through Academy of Excellence, has participated in the 2023 “Duck® Brand Duct Tape […]
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Martin Luther King Jr. 2023 celebrations set for Racine, Kenosha
RACINE AND KENOSHA — Celebrations of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are set for Racine and Kenosha next month. Racine celebrations The Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department and the Racine Unified School District will host a free, family-friendly event to celebrate King’s legacy on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The event, to […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Juneteenth Day celebrations and parade, Slumberland Rentals
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, June 15. This week, Racine County Eye editor Loren Lamoreaux discussed various community happenings around Racine County with TMJ4 anchors Ryan Jenkins and Susan Kim. 1. 2023 Miss Juneteenth: Ava Collier-White Ava Collier-White, a Racine resident and student at The Prairie School, […]
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July 4 celebrations across Racine County
The Racine County Eye has all of the July 4 happenings right here for Racine County. Click a link for information about your area’s local 4th of July festivities. July 4 and so much more The Racine County Eye, which includes the Kenosha Lens, has a great celebrations section to keep you updated on community-wide […]
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Haymer, Tatum, Burlington Coalition named honorees of Gateway College’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration
KENOSHA — Gateway Technical College is honoring those who embody the message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service to others in their daily lives. The 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration will occur from noon to 1 p.m. on Jan. 15 at the Madrigrano Conference Center, 3520 30th Ave. in Kenosha. Three locals have […]
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Gundersons of Union Grove celebrate 76 years in marriage today
John and Beryl Gunderson were married 76 years ago today, March 14, in 1948. This steadfast duo hales from Union Grove and is part of the 0.5% of couples who make it to their 75th anniversary. The Gundersons: then and now We at the Racine County Eye wish the Gundersons a very happy 76th anniversary, […]
