The Village of Caledonia Police Department is partnering with Culver’s to offer a one-of-a-kind event called Cones with Cops. The event will take place on July 25 from 6 p.m until 8 p.m at the Culver’s located at 4542 Douglas Ave. in Caledonia. The purpose of Cones with Cops Shawn Engleman, the Deputy Chief of […]
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Business Spotlight: Rusty’s Dry Goods opens July 23
A new storefront will open its doors in Waterford, Wis. at 11 a.m. on July 23. Rusty’s Dry Goods will be the newest upscale men’s shop in town. Located at 307 E. Main St., the shop will carry various home and gift items. In keeping with the mission to support local, these goods are made […]
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RUSD girls co-op Swim and Dive Team starts Aug. 9, swimmers needed
Racine Unified School District will be launching The Racine Unified Co-op Girls Swim and Dive Team. All girls that attend an RUSD high school are welcome to attend and join. The swimming and diving season starts before the 2022-2023 school year. There will be no individual schools with swimming and diving teams. The Racine Unified […]
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Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin’s demand increases, requesting community help for food donations
Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin (VOW) is in need of food pantry donations. The nonprofit organization is sustained by the generosity of donations of food pantry items, monetary gifts, and the support of the Racine community. VOW aims to make a difference in the lives of at-risk Veteran households in every community across Wisconsin, especially in […]
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UW-Extension’s 5-minute fruit smoothie makes for a sweet summer treat
This week, UW-Extension is helping community members stay on track with healthy eating, while not spending a ton of time in the kitchen, with a frozen fruit smoothie. Increase your efficiency in the kitchen and at the grocery store by checking out what they have to offer. Looking for another recipe? Check out last week’s Avocado, […]
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Update: Issue resolved, We Energies: Power outage affects more than 3k residents in Racine County
Update: The outages that occurred due to this incident have been resolved as of July 8. There are currently 3,236 people within the Racine County area without power due to an incident. We Energies serves over 14,000 people in the Village of Mount Pleasant, where the outage took place. The official cause of the power […]
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New water safety equipment, protocols to be implemented by Racine County, City
The City of Racine’s coastline is nestled next to Lake Michigan. North Beach, 100 Kewaunee St., and Zoo Beach, located just north of it, are utilized for water recreation, especially during the summer months. Lake Michigan poses a threat to local swimmers and beachgoers. Problems with safe water quality levels and currents have resulted in […]
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Racine County Eye’s Best of the Best: Farmers Markets; Vote now through July 21
Summertime gives Racine County residents and people across Wisconsin the opportunity to shop at farmers markets. Out of the numerous markets and vendors who make the markets a reality, we want to know which markets are your favorite to shop at! Is there a certain farmer who supplies the freshest eggs? What about a local […]
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Stray dog “Midnight” rescued from street drain, taken to Wisconsin Humane Society
“Midnight,” a one-year-old, mixed-breed dog is no longer sleeping under the stars, but rather safely residing at the Wisconsin Humane Society in Racine. Formerly known as “Blackie,” the stray dog had quite the journey to safety. She was on the loose and roaming free for 5 months, according to Billy’s Posse Executive Director Kristin Wilson. […]
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UW-Extension encourages healthy eating and eliminating food waste, offers free in-article recipe
Are you tired of eating the same thing for dinner each week? Perhaps you feel that when you are cleaning out the refrigerator, you’re tossing out untouched food. These are problems that community members are facing. UW-Extension is working to provide families with options to utilize what they have. And with food and gas prices […]
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10 upcoming events, stories you may have missed and more
A lot is happening in Racine County. Events, festivals, and celebrations are in full swing. If you haven’t had the chance to catch up on what’s happening locally, check out these stories that you may have missed. Stay informed and plan your summer around the events happening in Racine County. 1. Racine HarborMarket The Racine […]
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4th of July Parade in Union Grove: ‘National Treasure’
The streets of Union Grove will be beaming with red, white, and blue on Independence Day. The 2022 Union Grove 4th of July Parade will kick off at the Racine County Fair Grounds, 19805 Durand Ave. This year’s event is sponsored and supported by the Greater Union Grove Chamber of Commerce and American Legion Bixby-Hanson […]
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4th Fest of Greater Racine Fireworks display
The 4th Fest of Greater Racine will present the Racine community with a firework show this 4th of July. The event is sponsored and supported by The City of Racine and Festival Foods. The 4th Fest of Greater Racine’s fireworks are known as the Midwest’s largest firework show. Once the night approaches on Independence Day, […]
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Sturtevant Fireworks at Fireman’s Park on July 3
The annual Sturtevant fireworks will take place once again on July 3. Gather at Fireman’s Park, 9630 Charles St., or watch from nearby neighborhoods as the sky lights up for Independence Day. Sturtevant Fireworks plus a fundraiser Admission is free, but if you choose to park on the grounds, there is a charge of $5 […]
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4th Fest of Greater Racine: 86th annual parade
Racine has a long-standing history of larger-than-life festivities and celebrations. 4th Fest of Greater Racine will be celebrating July 4th with the 86th annual parade in Downtown Racine. On Independence Day, gather along the streets and get ready for a fun time as you watch the festive floats, marching troupes and more make their way […]