Landry is a seven-month-old Coonhound mix, and he’s looking for a furever family who will exercise both his brain and his body. “He’s smart and silly and loves a good belly rub after a nice winter walk,” Wisconsin Humane Society spokesperson Angela Speed said. She also said that Landry has “the sweetest velvety elephant ears […]
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Book Collaboration Spurs On Racine Arts Council Efforts
When Nick Ramsey became Racine’s poet laureate, part of his duties included putting together a book titled Transformation: Art & Poetry. The project featured 12 poets and artists, and the proceeds from the book will go towards the Racine Arts Council. The book features 24 poems and 24 pieces of artwork, including metal sculptures, blown […]
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Caledonia Portion Of Highway V Water Main Project Approved
The Caledonia Village Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the water main portion of a larger $10 million project at a special board meeting held Tuesday, but the decision didn’t set well with some Caledonia residents. Caledonia Village Board member Ed Willing was not at the meeting because he was working. The sore spot: […]
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Meet Princess: This Girl Would Love a Family with Kids
Princess is a pit bull mix dog who would make a pawfect member of a family with children. She’s three years old and weighs in at just 45 pounds. Princess also really loves kids and would do well with a family who can give her the love and attention she deserves. She is sponsored by Happy […]
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Register All Drones or Face Hefty Fines
That cool, new drone you unwrapped last week and have been zipping around your back yard must be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) or you could face a hefty fine. Technically, all drones must be registered before they’re flown outdoors, a story from FOX 6 Now reads, after the FAA passed […]
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What Blessings Did You Encounter this Christmas?
Blessings big and small happen every day throughout our community, but seem especially touching during the holidays. Sandy Dallia on the Racine County Eye Facebook page posted a message, asking us to pass on her thanks to a stranger who gifted her family with a $100 gift card to KMart while they were at the […]
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This Was Christmas
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Your Votes: Union Grove Manhunt #1 Story of 2015
After asking readers for what you thought was the top Racine County Eye story of 2015, we now have the results. Thank you for a great 2015! We’re looking forward to an even better 2016. Union Grove manhunt Wheaton Franciscan mental health unit violations Motorcycle accident fatalities 14-year-old charged with murder of his girlfriend Serial […]
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Full Moon Starts Thursday Night, Will Be At Its Fullest On Christmas Day
The last full moon of the year will show most of its full face to us — weather permitting — Thursday night, but it will be its fullest at 5:11 a.m. CST on Christmas Day, according to Space.com. Those of us on Earth see the moon’s beautiful face once a month, but this is the […]
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Milwaukee Investment Group Buys 7 Racine Properties
In what appears to be a bundle sale, Milwaukee-area investment firm BCP MDG, LLC has purchased seven Racine properties for a single price. According to the list of Racine County property transfers, Mark and Monica Esch recently sold parcels in several city neighborhoods to BCP MDG, LLC for a total price of $105,000. A Google […]
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Racine, Mount Pleasant PD Graduates 1st STOP Classes at Case & Park
Small groups of students at both J.I. Case and Washington Park High Schools are walking around with a new appreciation and understanding of what it takes to be an area police officer. Racine and Mount Pleasant police officers facilitated the first STOP program in Racine Unified this fall and recently “graduated” their first classes; three […]
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The Spririt of Christmas
Christmas is here at last. Real Racine wishes you and yours the very best of holidays. Enjoy these things to see and do in Racine County. Reason for the season. Living Nativity scenes – with people and animals – provide a quiet, thoughtful opportunity for Christmas season reflection. You can see one at First Church […]
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Wind Advisory Begins at 8 p.m.
Batten down the outdoor Christmas decorations Wednesday night because winds are expected to gust at up to 50 miles per hour. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday and ending at 6 a.m. Thursday. Weather is still far from the winter residents have come to expect in December; […]
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Caledonia Man Receives Returned Mail From U.S. Post Office 11 Years Later
When Caledonia resident Tim Shea opened his mailbox a month ago he was surprised to find a returned piece of mail that he sent on Oct. 5, 2004. He laughed about it on Facebook saying the person he addressed the letter to probably moved 10 years ago. At the time, postage was only 37 cents. […]
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Meet Angie: This Cat Loves Kids
Angie is an active cat who would fit in great with a family with kids. She is just a year old so she still has some growing to do, and she needs to be in a home as the only pet. Angie loves children, but isn’t as fond of other cats or dogs. Angie is […]
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