If you’ve ever wanted to get more involved with the school district but weren’t sure how to fit it into your schedule, Superintendent Lolli Haws has a great opportunity for you. Haws is asking for interested community members to serve on an advisory council to talk about issues affecting the district and “directly support […]
Author Archives: Racine County Eye
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Man Charged with 6th OWI After Scuffle with Retired Officer
Racine police say a 52-year-old Mount Pleasant man was drunk when he was involved in a scuffle with a retired law enforcement officer over the weekend. John Caruso was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court with a single felony count of operating while intoxicated, 5th or 6th offense. If convicted, he faces up […]
Posted inBusiness, Community
Are Companies Partly to Blame for the Skills Gap?
Are American companies partly at fault for the skills gap and its contribution to continued unemployment? Harold L. Sirkin, a senior partner of The Boston Consulting Group and a professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, wrote an op-ed that appeared in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Sunday saying that because U.S. manufacturers are unwilling to invest […]
Posted inGovernment
Trustees Expected to Approve Ambulance Remounts
Mount Pleasant trustees are expected to approve Monday two ambulance remounts that were approved as part of the 2014 budget. The remounts are part of an ambulance replacement plan that started with the purchase of a new unit last year. Both remounts will replace 2005 models that have proven problematic for South Shore Fire […]
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McCluskey Has Support, Eyes Development if Elected
Bringing more commercial development and jobs to Mount Pleasant is Rick McCluskey’s primary reason for giving a run for village board another go. He ran in 2012 but came in fourth behind the late Harry Manning and was okay with continuing as the chair of the Fire/EMS Oversight Committee and the vice president of the […]
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Crime of the Week: Police Seek Purse Snatcher
The Racine Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding the man they say broke into a car Dec. 4 to steal a woman’s purse while the victim was in the car. Officers say they were called to the parking lot of The Rock Inn, 600 High Street, on Dec. 4 for a […]
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Improving Communication Spurs Clausen’s Run
After attending village board meetings for over a year and getting familiar with how Mount Pleasant government works, Anna Marie Clausen decided it was time to run for a seat on the board. “I’ve been going to the meetings for over a year and I felt I could possibly make a contribution; particularly with […]
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Police: Gunshot Wound at Shooters Was an Accident
A 42-year-old Racine man suffered an accidental gunshot wound to the hand Saturday while he was at Shooters Sports Center. Caledonia police Lt. Brian Wall told Racine County Eye that Arthuro Gasca, of Racine, was attempting to clear his weapon when it jammed. “We are classifying this incident as an accident and there will not be […]
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Police: Man Admits Using Heroin, Faces Domestic Violence and Theft Charges
Racine police say a 26-year-old man admitted to shooting heroin before attacking a woman early Thursday morning. He is now in jail facing domestic abuse charges on top of several counts of theft because he is also accused of stealing jewelry from a relative. Shane Trentadue, of Racine, was charged Friday in Racine County Circuit […]
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Police Searching for Construction Trailer Theft Suspects
THEFTS Case # 14-549- On 1/7/2014 12:38 pm Officer responded to Wal-Mart regarding a B/M suspect pushing a cart full of stolen merchandise towards a van. The suspect was wearing blue jeans and a black vest with a black hoodie under it, black shoes and cap. He took off running in the parking lot towards […]
Posted inCommunity, Events
Happy Anniversary Party for Humane Society
Happy Anniversary, Wisconsin Humane Society – Racine Campus! It’s hard to believe, but WHS took over animal services in Racine County a year ago so it’s time to party. Join the dedicated staff and volunteers from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Racine campus, 2706 Chicory Road. There is a $5 donation suggested at the […]
Posted inGovernment
Should the Minimum Wage Go Up?
There’s a new a bill in Madison addressing the state’s minimum wage, and it’s no coincidence that it was introduced the same year as the 50th anniversary of the “War on Poverty.” Democrats in Madison – Rep. Cory Mason, Racine; Sen. Bob Wirch, Kenosha; Sen. Nikiya Harris, Milwaukee; and Rep. Eric Genrich, Green Bay – introduced […]
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Only 3 Running for 3 Sturtevant Seats
Three seats are open in Sturtevant, and only three candidates returned nomination packets by the 5 p.m. Tuesday deadline. Incumbents Jayme Hoffman and Gary Johnson along with former Trustee Daryl Lynaugh will have their names on the ballot. Unless a serious write-in campaign ensues for another candidate, it’s safe to assume Hoffman and Johnson will […]
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K9 Bones Prompts Suspect’s Surrender
Mount Pleasant police are rounding up a collection of calls officers answers throughout the week, and we’re listing them here for you. Part II below. Click here for Part I. Operating while intoxicated (OWI) Case # 14-231 – JESSICA RAMSEY-36 yrs old, from Sturtevant, was charged for OWI with passenger under 16, driving too fast […]
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No Leads in Hit/Runs, Police Look for Theft Suspects
Mount Pleasant police are rounding up a number of calls officers answered throughout the week. We’re posting them here for you. Part I found below: Case # 14-238- KIMBERLY MACEMON, 19 yrs old of Racine was issued a municipal ticket for Retail Theft from Kohl’s Department Store. Case # 14-270- Kohl’s employee, ANTHONY MURILLO, 18 […]