Click here to check out all of our coverage about Foxconn and Wisconn Valley. Another section of track was laid this week for the express train that is the $10 billion construction project for Foxconn Technology Group. The Village of Mount Pleasant Board awarded the first of two contracts for demolition work attached to the […]
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Opinion: Nothing from Nothing Leaves…..
It is disappointing to witness our local and state elected officials turn a blind eye to the plight of Black people in Racine. Also, it appears that the local and national party of Black salvation, the Democrats, has chosen not to address the racist status now nationally recognized as being Racine’s most prominent and distinguishing […]
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Opinion: Choosing a license plate? Choose life.
Robin Vos With Americans spending roughly 300 hours a year in their cars according to the American Automobile Association, it doesn’t surprise me that people want to make a statement with their license plates. There has been increased interest for specialty and vanity plates around the country and in Wisconsin. Our state now offers more […]
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Opinion: Show Time in Suburbia!
The insidious and infectious nature of racism showed its despicable head at a recent basketball game between Racine Horlick and Franklin high schools. It seems that some of the kids of the white supremacist persuasion took it upon themselves to hurl racist insults at the black players from Racine. It has been my experience that […]
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Opinion: Racine needs to empower miniorities
Tell me Why you love Racine is often heard by many in this community. And many people talk about the lake, access to some entertainment, good schools etc. Honestly, this question is not for ethnic minorities and others who daily must jump through barriers for the smallest of things. Those in the black and Hispanic […]
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Opinion: A Little Toxic Around The Coal Plant
“Clean coal” is a phrase we hear again and again. It’s often employed by those in the fossil fuel industry to allay fears that their business is hazardous. The facts say otherwise. The scientific community says otherwise. From mining coal to transporting it to burning it to disposing of its waste, coal is part of a dirty […]
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OpEd: The reality of Black History Month in Wisconsin
It’s that time again, yes you guessed it, Black History month! While most Black communities around the country may have reasons to celebrate, the Black population of Southeastern Wisconsin continues to suffer a myriad of social and economic injustices. So how did we get here? First, we live in the state that has the appalling […]
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OpEd: Dwindling Choices Exist In Racine
First, let me give my condolences to the family of Donte D. Shannon, who was gunned down by the Racine City Police, I cannot begin to imagine their pain. It is my most sincere prayer that they will be able to find the strength to get through this most difficult time. As the Black community […]
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OpEd: 2018 will mean big changes for Racine County
The next year will undoubtedly mean change for Racine County and it is already happening with Foxconn, an electronics manufacturer that will be building one of the largest manufacturing campuses in the country. I often get asked what I think about Foxconn and the person asking usually follows up with: Do you think it’s really […]
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Opinion: Maybe It’s Not Them, It’s Us
The development and redevelopment process municipalities use to attract new businesses to their communities can be likened to a marriage. And residents serve as witnesses to the courting process, from the initial ‘hey, wanna get together’ phase to the ‘I think we should get married’ phase. But lets be honest, if Racine had a Facebook […]
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Opinion: From Mt. Pleasant Village President
The following letter is from Jerry Garski, Mount Pleasant Village President. — When I was elected Mt. Pleasant Village President in April 2015, our village was at a crossroad. The previous administration had failed to hire and retain a Village Finance Director. Residents in Lake Park and on Hwy V were in revolt against Village […]
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OPINION: Trump’s Stance On National Security Raises Concerns
To The Editor, After watching Donald Trump’s press conference I am worried about our national security. The president-elect continues to praise Russian President Vladimir Putin, denigrate U.S. intelligence services and belittles the press. In response to an early question, Trump finally said he believes the intelligence reports that Russia interfered in the presidential election. However later […]
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Opinion: Campbell Woods Should Be Approved
On December 21, 2016, the Mount Pleasant Village Planning Commission denied an appropriate rezone request and conditional use grant for a $40 million luxury retirement community to be located on 8.1 acres of land I own after it was recommended not once, but twice, by the Mount Pleasant Community Development Director and Staff. I started […]
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Opinion: Mount Pleasant Resident Says Keep Cleaning It Up
This opinion was submitted to Racine County Eye as was read at Public Comment tonight (Monday Dec 12, 2016) by Kelly Gallaher to the Mount Pleasant Village Board. ============== Over the last 20 months, residents have had the opportunity to learn in far greater detail some of the practices and agreements made between village staff […]
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Opinion: Concerns Over Tossed Land Use Plan
This letter to the editor was written by Sue Schuit. I would like to point out some clarifications regarding the tossing of the 2006 Caledonia Land Use Plan. To my knowledge there were NO inconsistencies concerning Walmart as stated in both the recent RCE article and the Journal Times article. The zoning within the Racine […]
