It’s important to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, but not just on Memorial Day. Still, I always think of my dad, Hal Lockwood, on Memorial Day — but for a different reason than you might think. He’s the spry lookin’ fella in the photo on the left. And while […]
Author Archives: Denise Lockwood
Denise Lockwood has an extensive background in traditional and non-traditional media. She has written for Patch.com, the Milwaukee Business Journal, Milwaukee Magazine and the Kenosha News.
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Wisconsin Humane Society Offering Dog-diggity Deals
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Racine Campus is celebrating Memorial Day weekend with a special promotion for all dogs and puppies. From Wednesday, May 21 to Saturday, May 24, all adult dog adoption fees have been reduced to $79 and all puppy fees are just $99. “As the weather has been warming up, we’ve started […]
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Treasures Christian Books Closes, Building Sold
Over $8 million in property changed hands in Racine County between May 12 through May 16. Of the 58 properties sold, 11 sold for over $200,000. Between the 12 communities, Racine had the most activity. One property located at 512 Main St., which is where Treasures Christian Books was located, sold for $299,000. The business, […]
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Racine Police Arrest Suspects With Shotgun Outside Bar
Racine Police have two suspects in custody who were seen coming out of a Racine tavern, and officers say they found a short-barreled shotgun inside their car, according to a press release by the Racine Police Department. But police believe the incident is isolated and not connected to the recent rash of armed robberies that […]
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Racine Zoo Babies Have Arrived
Spring has sprung and a baby woodchuck, skunk kitten, American alligator, Florida soft shell turtle and ostrich chicks have arrived at the Racine Zoo, 2131 N. Main St. For the first time this year, they will also have baby octopuses. Several of the babies will be kept in the Zoo’s nursery, which is located in […]
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REA Union Members Call For More Collaboration With District
In front of a packed room Monday night, Racine Education Association members called on district administrators to collaborate more with teachers. Union members brought up issues of district administrators substitute teaching under false names, not enforcing blue slips, becoming lax on discipline policies, and asking teachers to pay for the cost of substitute teachers out […]
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Racine Rallies Around Special Needs Prom Goers
A number of special needs students went to the Racine Rotary’s Night To Remember prom. The event is a partnership between the Racine Rotary and Great Lake Church. Here’s how their special night started …
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Fundraiser Set For Relay For Life
Monday, May 19 is a Dine and Donate event at Buffalo Wild Wings, 5880 Durand Ave. to raise funds for Relay for Life. Please follow this link and print the ticket to receive credit for your order:http://relay.acsevents.org/site/DocServer/Dine_Out_Night_BW3.pdf?docID=353878
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Those Unmistakeable Graduates And Their Smiles
There is an undeniable feeling of accomplishment that happens when you graduate from college and these grads have it down. Check out the other photos on our Storify by using the scroll bar. And congratulations to everyone!
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Some Bar Owners Locking Their Doors After Robberies
In response to a number of armed robberies in Racine, several bar owners have started to lock their doors at night to control who comes inside. Over the past several months, several gas stations, bars, convenience stores and other businesses have been robbed at gunpoint. Carrine J. Fenkl, who owns the Cham Tap, 2511 Durand […]
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The World’s Biggest Prom: Photo Gallery
 The Racine Post Prom at Festival Hall brought out hundreds of students, check out our Storify news feed.Â
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Murals Destroyed In Mitchell Elementary Fire Being Restored
A mural painted by Santos Zingale that had been damaged during a fire at Mitchell Elementary School in February is being restored by the Conservation Center of Chicago. The fire broke out early Feb. 27 and destroyed the gym. Smoke and water from fighting the fire caused much of the elementary school damage, including the […]
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UPDATE: A&W Restaurant Opens New Location
UPDATE: The new A&W Restaurant is open now at Highway K and Interstate 94. ORIGINAL STORY: The A&W Restaurant, 3751 S. 27th St., will serve its last root beer float via a car hop service on Sunday. But its new location, which won’t have a car hop, will be located on the west side of I-94 just […]
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Mocha Lisa Coffeehouse Offering Flowers On Memorial Day
Mocha Lisa Coffeehouse, 2825 4 1/2 Mile Rd., along with Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly, 5201 Washington Ave., want to help you honor a veteran. From May 24-26, they will be giving a free carnation for every drink purchased for you to place on the grave of a loved one. If you do not know a veteran, you […]
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Father And Son Charged In Beating Boy With ‘Bats And Crowbars’
A Mount Pleasant teen and his father were charged with misdemeanors after the two confronted another teen that had thrown a brick through a truck window, according a criminal complaint by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office. Dylan Hanson, 17, and his father Scott Hanson, 46, were both charged in Racine with disorderly conduct by […]
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