Before 2020 ends, you’ll want to sneak in one last meal before the new year’s diet kicks in. The Racine County Eye knows just the restaurant to try. Dragon Pit BBQ is a local pop-up barbecue that operates out of The Branch at 1501 located at 1501 Washington Avenue in Uptown Racine. Functioning bi-weekly and […]
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Hometown Hero: Breona Rydholm
Breona Rydholm has seen first hand how impactful the COVID-19 virus has been on those diagnosed with the illness, caregivers, and healthcare workers. The CNA at Ascension All Saints, 3801 Spring Street, and St. Monica’s Senior Living Home, 3920 N Green Bay Road, isn’t backing down from the fight. Additionally, Rydholm has the courage in […]
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Jefferson Lighthouse Spreads Holiday Cheer to Senior Citizens
This holiday season just got a little brighter for local senior citizens. Jefferson Lighthouse, an International Baccalaureate school within Racine Unified School District, is aiming to put a smile on many faces this holiday season. Staff, students, and families have come together to spread holiday cheer via an inspirational Youtube video. Third-grade teacher, Student Council […]
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Teaching through Gingerbread House Building
Third graders at Olympia Brown Elementary School are exploring different learning avenues this December. Dr. Carlene Cogshall began the gingerbread house building and competition about 7 years ago. The event incorporates a project-based learning opportunity for students to partake in. This holiday season staff and parents teamed up to provide students with a fun activity, […]
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United Way COVID Relief Awards More Than $60k To Nine Nonprofits
RACINE – The United Way of Racine County (UWRC) has awarded $62,466 in pandemic relief grants to nine local nonprofits. The grants, announced Monday, were the first to be awarded through the UWRC COVID Relief Fund. The grant recipients are: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Racine CountyRacine Health Care NetworkRacine CountyRacine ZooRacine Friendship ClubhouseSAFE […]
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Owner’s of Stolen Dog Offer Reward
Emery Smith’s dog was stolen out of her front yard. Smith lives near the 10th block of Wisconsin Avenue. There is a substantial reward available if the dog is found. The dog was taken by two individuals and loaded into an SUV. The SUV was a dark color. The dog is a silver/grey Weimaraner. If […]
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Business Spotlight: TaejaVu’s on Main
TaejaVu’s on Main, 240 Main Street, is located in the soul of Racine. They’ve paired the perfect location with scrumptious soul food and seafood. The owner, Tasia White has a passion for people and good food. During a global pandemic, White persisted and is building a wonderful establishment. This former educator is also a natural-born […]
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SC Johnson Elementary hosts virtual talent show
Students, teachers, and families have been separated from learning in person this year. 2020 has been a year of adjustments, especially when it comes to education. To brighten the holiday season, SC Johnson Elementary students and staff are kicking off the holiday season with a virtual talent show. To make the season brighter, a virtual […]
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Educators of the Week: The Fidler Sisters
Jeff and Annie Fidler are parents to three educators in the local Racine and Kenosha area. Former City of Racine Public Works Superintendent, Jeff Fidler, led by example for his children. Him and his wife raised not one, but three public service workers. Annie Fidler was employed at InSinkErator for more than 2 decades, as […]
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Hometown Hero: Corina Langley
Even before the coronavirus pandemic took place, there were heroic nurses, like Corina Langley, saving lives. Langley, a registered nurse, has made an impact on different patients throughout the years. However, one patient’s family, in particular, is grateful for Langley’s service to their dad. As a former ER nurse at Ascension All Saints, 3801 Spring […]
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