ATLANTA, GA — John Schmidt of Burlington, WI, earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Spring 2021 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 academic average for the semester. The Georgia Institute of Technology, or Georgia Tech, is a top 10 public research university […]
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Area students named to the Carthage College Dean’s List Spring 2021
KENOSHA, WI — More than 900 students have been named to the Carthage College dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester. Dean’s list honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a minimum 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester. The following area students made the list: Jaemaan Holt […]
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City of Racine reminds residents of fire safety practices during dry conditions
The City of Racine Fire Department reminds residents to exercise extreme caution during this period of dry conditions, which has prompted the WI DNR to place Racine County under high fire risk. Current dry conditions make it easy for a fire to start and spread. The following City of Racine ordinances are always in place […]
Posted inProperty Transfers, Real Estate
Texas Roadhouse and Knights Inn under new ownership
Racine County had 105 properties transferred to new owners between May 24th and 28th, according to the Racine County Register of Deeds Office property transfer record. The properties acquired had a cash value of almost $30.6 million. Further, the transfers included the sale of properties occupied by Texas Roadhouse, Knights Inn, and a Pick N […]
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Racine Public Library building is now in the first phase of reopening
The Racine Public Library building is in phase one of reopening. The library building is operating at a capacity of 50 people; masks are encouraged to be worn by every patron over the age of four. In addition, masks are required to be worn in the Youth Services Department. Please respect social distancing guidelines. For […]
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Former Racine Theatre Guild Managing/Artistic Director to Receive AACT National Award
Norm McPhee of Provo, Utah, formally of Racine, Wisconsin, is being honored with the David C. Bryant Outstanding Service Award by the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT). The 2020 and 2021 AACT National Award presentations will be pre-recorded and streamed during the Virtual AACT Fest 2021 National Theatre Festival, Saturday, June 19, beginning at […]
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Gas station next to Arbee’s Liquor sells; new business coming soon
Racine County had 94 properties transferred to new owners between May 17th and 21st, according to the Racine County Register of Deeds Office property transfer record. The properties acquired had a cash value of almost $20.6 million. Further, the transfers included the sale of properties occupied by Steinberg Financial, JL Storage, and Happy Car Wash. […]
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The popular St. Lucy’s Festival is back for 2021
St. Lucy’s Festival is on for 2021, and it’s all about the music. Due to Covid, the festival staff had to make some adjustments, but the festival plans on being one of the best in Racine County. This year, the event will take place from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2 to 11 […]
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Local Students named to Ripon College’s Spring 2021 Dean’s List
RIPON, WI — Ripon College has announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester, recognizing academic excellence. To qualify for the Dean’s List at Ripon College, students must achieve a 3.40-grade point average or higher on a 4.00 scale and complete at least 12 credits of regular letter-graded work. Ethan Brannen of Waterford, Wisconsin, […]
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SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center Opens June 5
Racine – With temperatures forecasted to reach over 80 degrees this weekend, the SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center at Pritchard Park will open on Saturday, June 5. The Aquatic Center will offer a special preseason open swim from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6, as well as a family […]
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Kenosha Community Foundation awards grants to local non-profits
The Kenosha Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $55,960 to 13 Kenosha County not-for-profit organizations and projects from the income earned by the Foundation’s pool of Unrestricted Endowment Funds. According to Executive Director Jane Harrington-Heide, “this year’s grants align with the needs assessment the Foundation conducted in partnership with the United Way of Kenosha County in […]
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Kenosha kicks off Bike-to-Work Weeks with Bike Rodeo on June 5
KENOSHA — Kenosha County and the City of Kenosha’s annual Bike-to-Work Weeks will kick off with a Bike Rodeo event for families on Saturday, June 5, County Executive Jim Kreuser and Mayor John Antaramian announced today. During Bike-to-Work Weeks, June 5-19, people are encouraged to commute by bicycle and to discover — or rediscover — […]
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Arbee’s Liquor and many churches sell
Racine County had 99 properties transferred to new owners between May 10th and 14th, according to the Racine County Register of Deeds Office property transfer record. The properties acquired had a cash value of just over $24 million. Further, the transfers included the sale of properties occupied by Arbee’s Liquor, Jaramillo Contractors, Sign Pro, and […]
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More Fruits and Vegetables for WIC Participants
Wisconsin families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will be able to purchase more fruits and vegetables between June 1 and September 30, 2021, the Department of Health Services announced today. The federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will fund the temporary increase in monthly WIC benefits to help make […]
Posted inKenosha Government, Kenosha Lens
Applications, nominations sought for new Kenosha County Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission
KENOSHA — A process is now in place for community members to submit applications or nominations for appointments to the new Kenosha County Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission, County Executive Jim Kreuser announced today. The commission, created by the County Board on a 21 – 0 vote earlier this week, will be comprised of two […]