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State Supreme Court candidate on recusal from Act 10 cases

Despite having a role in drafting Act 10 – the 2011 law that reduced the power of public sector labor unions – Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn won’t agree to step down from future cases regarding it, according to a story in the Journal Times. Hagedorn, at an event hosted by the Milwaukee Press […]

Posted inCommunity, Government, Kenosha Lens, Kenosha Police and Fire, Police and fire

City Attorney recommends $50K for injury inflicted on Kenosha officer

After an incident took place last year between a Racine Police officer recruit and a Kenosha officer, there has been a recommendation to approve a payment of $50,000 to the City of Kenosha, according to a story in the Journal Times. The City Attorney’s Office issued a statement indicating that the incident occurred March 13, […]

Posted inCommunity, Obituaries

Anthony D’Alie Azarian wrestled opponents and tackled the world

Anthony D’Alie Azarian, 32, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019, due to a work-related accident. He was born on November 4, 1986, in Racine to Sam and Lori (Nee: Gross) Azarian. Anthony graduated from Waterford Union High School in 2005, where he was runner-up in the state wrestling tournament. He, along with his father […]

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Racine Miss Latina Scholarship Corporation to hold 2019 Award Event

The 2019 Award event for the Racine Miss Latina Scholarship Corporation (RMLSC) will be held on Sunday, March 10th from 1-4 p.m. at Mi Tierra Restaurant, located at 5201 Washington Ave in Racine. The RMLSC promotes learning and leadership among young Latina women through partnerships and collaborations to nurture Latin influence in the community. The […]

Posted inGovernment

Evers state budget to increase minimum wage

Democratic Governor Tony Evers disclosed the state budget last week and it entails increasing the minimum wage gradually over the course of the next few years, according to a story in the Journal Times. Since 2009, Wisconsin’s minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour. Evers’ budget proposal would increase it to $8.25 an hour on […]

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Mason and Delagrave keeping close watch on state budget

Governor Tony Evers recently released his proposed 2019-21 budget and now the Legislature will debate over what will be included over the next few months, according to a story in the Journal Times. The Republican-controlled Legislature has stated that much of what was proposed in Evers’ budget will likely not pass. While these debates occur, […]

Posted inSchools

Gateway seeking nominations for distinguished alumni award

Alert Gateway Alumni! The Gateway Technical College Alumni Association is looking for nominations for the annual Distinguished Alumni Award. This prestigious award is given to Gateway Technical College graduates who have performed exceptionally well in their field, contributed to that field, and demonstrate leadership, character, and service. This award is presented during commencement ceremonies in […]

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UW-Parkside students win Big Idea Competition

UW-Parkside students Sam Rozzoni and Mya Peterson have won the 2019 UW-Parkside Big Idea Competition. Both are chemistry majors from Racine. Rozzoni graduated from St. Catherine’s High School and Peterson graduated from Union Grove Union High School. Having won the Parkside competition, they now move on to the statewide WiSys Big Idea Challenge on Saturday, […]

Posted inBreaking, Community

Tarnowski legacy gift supports generations of Gateway students

The Gateway Technical College Foundation recently received a $1.2 million bequest from the Beverly and Otto Tarnowski estate. An earlier contribution in 2013 in the amount of $804,000 was made to establish Tarnowski Hall at Gateway’s SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant. In total, the Tarnowski estate has contributed more than $2 million to support […]

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