MILWAUKEE — The Republican Party’s first primary debate of presidential hopefuls took place at the Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee, Wis. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. Eight candidates came to participate in the debate, however, the candidate on most people’s lips was absent: former president Donald Trump. As watch parties for the debate formed around […]
Author Archives: Mark Hertzberg
Posted inBreaking
Super Bowl LIII ad written by Racine native
Courtesy of Sean Burns Some people don’t give any damns about the Los Angeles Rams (or the New England Patriots) in Sunday’s Super Bowl LIII football game. But the Super Bowl ads? They are the highlight of their Super Day. Sean Burns is ecstatic that thousands of people will watch the game just for the […]
Posted inEmployment, Wisconsin Jobs
Court reinstates driving priviledges for some at driver’s license recovery day
Racine Municipal Court Judge Rebecca K. Mason holds her first Driver’s License Recovery Day event in the courtroom in the City Hall Annex Thursday, November 29, 2018. Loss of one’s driver’s license is seen as a barrier to employment for many people. The effort was limited to safe drivers whose license was suspended by the […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Culture
Playing Lombardi, comedian changes his game face
Racine theatergoers may think of Rich Smith as anything but a serious actor. Think again. The one-time class cut-up, the irreverent actor from Over Our Head Players (OOHPS) with the rubber face and 1,001 comic personas, stars as Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi in the Racine Theatre Guild production of Lombardi, through November 4. Smith, […]
Posted inBreaking, Government
Weidner found in contempt of court
Racine County Circuit Court Judge Eugene Gasiorkiewicz listens to attorney’s arguments during Racine Alderwoman Sandy Weidner’s civil contempt of court case Wednesday, October 3, 2018. (c) Mark Hertzberg for www.racinecountyeye.com Racine Alder Sandy Weidner, who faced a potential fine of up to $15,000, invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination multiple times during her […]
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Dr. William B. Boyd and his connection to the movie, Animal House
Dr. William B. Boyd revisits his role in permitting the movie “Animal House” to be filmed at the University of Oregon in 1978, Monday September 24, 2018.. He was president of the University at the time. (c) Mark Hertzberg for www.racinecountyeye.com There was at least one person in America who had no idea who John […]
Posted inPolice and fire
Weidner in court on contempt charge
Racine City Council Alder Sandy Weidner appeared in Racine County Circuit Court Tuesday September 25, 2018 facing contempt of court charges. She is accused of violating court orders by speaking to news media about an open records case that has been sealed by Circuit Court Judge Eugene Gasiorkiewicz. During a closed session meeting, Racine City […]
Posted inBreaking, Community, Events, Sponsored
Eco-Justice Center’ Fall Festival provided tons of family fun
The Eco-Justice Center celebrated their Fall Festival on Sunday and here are a few pictures of the fun provided! The Center provides education programs for adults and youth related to the environment and sustainable living. Pictures by Mark Hertzberg. Keri Heusdens, left, photographs her daughter Zinnia, 1, and her husband, Adam, as they look at […]
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Mount Pleasant Day 2018 in pictures
Mount Pleasant Day proved to be a great success and fun for everyone. Great weather, climbing walls, helicopter rides, popcorn and music, sub sandwiches and radio controlled airplanes. Mark Hertzberg shares some of the fun with Racine County Eye. David Groen, 12, ascends a climbing wall during Mount Pleasant Day, Saturday September 16, 2018 at […]
Posted inBusiness, Local news
CNH Industrial opens Experience Center
Dealers, customers, and prospective customers can now kick the tires of CNH Industrial’s latest tractor models (as well as historic and future ones). The agricultural work-horses are displayed inside the company’s new 20,000 sq. ft. Racine Experience Center at the tractor assembly plant at 2701 Oakes Road in Mount Pleasant. The Experience Center celebrates CNH’s […]
Posted inFinances, Life
Credit 411 class helps residents manage their finances
Austin Gandee, 22, was the youngest participant in Victor Frasher’s Credit 411 seminar in understanding and improving one’s credit score at Knapp Elementary School Thursday, July 18, 2018. (c) Mark Hertzberg for www.racinecountyeye.com Austin Gandee, 22, is likely more financially savvy than many of his contemporaries when it comes to managing his credit. He knows […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Culture
Mural celebrating Racine’s Caron Butler called ‘humbling’
“Dee” Hutch’s art career began with a scolding from his Grandma Bessie when he was a toddler. His offense? Drawing on her walls in crayon. It was, he says, his first mural. Now 29, Hutch recently completed a mural highlighting the college and NBA accomplishments of Racine native and former NBA basketball star Caron Butler. […]
Posted inDevelopment, Local news
Forced out, Foxconn neighbors empty out homes
It’s not likely that Jay and Carol Eckholm will be cheering when President Donald J. Trump arrives on Braun Road Thursday for a ceremonial groundbreaking for the expansive Foxconn/Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park project. They spent Saturday finishing cleaning out their home of four and half years at 12325 Braun Road, bitter about how […]
Posted inBusiness
Saying good-bye to the Triangle Barber Shop
Independent barber shops? Rare today. Female barbers (not stylists, mind you)? Rarer still. There will be one less of each when Donna Bybee pulls the door shut behind her at Triangle Barber Shop, 2322 21st St. Friday evening, for the last time, after 34 years in business. Word has spread all fall through her network […]