Charles T. Saliscente, 92, passed away Thursday at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Charles was born in Schuylerville, New York, July 17, 1923, son of the late Norbert and Rosalie (Nee: Bruno) Saliscente. Charles attended the school for the blind in Janesville. On February 11, 1950 he was united in marriage to Delmay […]
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Posted inBreaking
STOP Program Continues in Racine Unified
Despite reports to the contrary from other media, the STOP program will continue in both J.I. Case and Washington Park High Schools this school year. Both Art Howell and Tim Zarzecki, police chiefs of Racine and Mount Pleasant, respectively, and Racine Unified spokesperson Stacy Tapp confirmed that STOP (Students Talking it Over with Police) is […]
Posted inCommunity
The Heat is On Most of This Week
Air conditioning will get a workout this week as temperatures are expected to rise into the upper 80s and possibly into the low 90s. Because dew points will go up as well, Racine County will feel sticky most days with a short reprieve on Tuesday as temps fall to the low 80s and the humidity […]
Posted inGovernment
Bluff Erosion Press Conference Tuesday
Mount Pleasant Village President Jerry Garski Tuesday will hold a press conference about potential assistance available for residents affected by bluff erosion. The press conference will begin at 11 a.m. at the dead end of Bryn Mawr Avenue in the Lake Park neighborhood. If the weather is bad, the event will be moved to Mount […]
Posted inPolice and fire
16-Year-Old in Custody, Suspect in Car Theft Ring
A 16-year-old Milwaukee boy is behind bars at the Racine County Jail suspected of participating in a car theft ring that traveled to Racine County to take vehicles from local dealerships back to Milwaukee. The boy was apprehended Wednesday after Milwaukee police located one of the cars taken from Racine Hyundai early Wednesday morning, and […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Obituary: William Gold Lived With Determination and Fulfillment
William Albert Gold was born Apr. 25th,1947 in Chicago, Illinois to Albert and Genevieve Gold. He was married Dec. 21st, 1989 in Racine, WI to his wife Fran. Willy passed away on Tuesday at Froedtert Hospital. Willy lived a long life of determination and fulfillment. He was a rough man; stern and forthcoming in nature […]
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Obituary: Ronald Gall Loved Woodworking And Building Homes
With his loving family by his side, Ronald D. Gall, 93, passed away Tuesday at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Ronald was born in Amery, WI, Jan. 9, 1923, son of the late Henry and Alda (Nee: Gamache) Gall. During World War II, Ron proudly served in the United States Army Air Corps, […]
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Obituary: Taylor Krause Oglesby Had An Infectious Smile and Disposition
Taylor Krause Oglesby, 34, born Jan. 19, 1982, died at his home July 12, 2016. Taylor (TKO) attended Racine Montessori School, West Ridge, Walden and Case where he was an honor roll student, played tennis, was on prom court, was voted “Best Looking,” and attended Badger Boys’ State. After high school, Taylor attended UW-Madison, Florida […]
Posted inGovernment
Take Our Poll: How Should Mount Pleasant Fund Water, Sewer Projects?
How the Village of Mount Pleasant pays for certain infrastructure projects like water and sewer improvements – including the construction of new extensions – is up for discussion, but has not yet been concluded. Trustees met during a special board meeting Wednesday to talk about how the village should fund these projects. The meeting was […]
Posted inPolice and fire
Woman Charged with Dealing Oxycodone
A 33-year-old Mount Pleasant woman is facing the next 30 years in prison because officers with the Racine County Metro Drug Unit say she was selling oxycodone from her home. Melissa Minneti was charged Thursday in Racine County Circuit Court with two felony counts of delivery of schedule I or II narcotics. If convicted, she faces […]
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Police: Man Used Counterfeit $100 Bills to Buy Belt
Racine police say a 21-year-old man used two $100 bills with “For Motion Picture Use Only” on them to purchase a designer belt from a private seller. Jeremy Harris, of Racine, was charged Thursday in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count of uttering a forgery and one misdemeanor count each of disorderly conduct […]
Posted inAdopt-a-Pet
Lotsa Kittens Need Furever Homes; Could One be Yours?
Meet Barnabus, the six-toed kitten ready for his furever home. He’s one of six kittens in a litter, and they all have “B” names but are definitely on the “A” list. Tis the season for kittens, and there are a lot of them available for adoption through HOPE Safehouse. Since kittens are more easily adopted, […]
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2017 Sturtevant Fireworks Raffle Tickets on Sale Now
Grab your chance to win big and help the 2017 Sturtevant fireworks show get off the ground at the same time: raffle tickets are now on sale with a grand prize of $10,000. Unlike the first raffle for the 2016 fireworks, which was a 50/50 raffle with a guaranteed first prize of $15,000, the 2017 […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Obituary: Bonnie Molnar Cherished Her Family
Bonnie J. Molnar, 89, passed away Tuesday at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Bonnie was born in Sparta, WI, Jan. 30, 1927, daughter of the late John and Mable (Nee: Clifford) Denning. On July 5, 1947 she was united in marriage to Steven C. Molnar who preceded her in death, Mar. 23, 1986. […]
Posted inSchools
Schedule Pick-Up Set for Racine Unified Middle and High Schools
Parents, mark your calendars … Racine Unified has set schedule pick-up dates for students in grades six through 12 at middle and high schools. Middle School Gifford 8332 Northwestern Ave. (262) 619-4550 Wednesday, August 31: All grades 3-5 p.m. Gilmore 2330 Northwestern Ave. (262) 619-4260 Thursday, August 18: All grades 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., […]
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