Some neighbors came out in support of and others opposed Cindy Pradarelli’s decision to have 11 hens on her property in the Kremer subdivision. Caledonia doesn’t allow chickens on residential properties that are less than five acres and aren’t zoned for agriculture. But Pradarelli has since collected 440 signatures on a petition asking the village […]
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The Big Bundle Up welcomes warm clothing
Your donations of new or gently used winter coats, sweaters, hats, mittens and other warm clothing items are welcome for the “The Big Bundle Up” campaign conducted by Real Racine and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Clothing items may be dropped off through Jan. 4, 2016 at any of these Racine County locations: • Real […]
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Bald Eagle Spotted In Caledonia
Caledonia may not be the mecca for seeing Bald Eagles now, but a few years ago they were rarely seen in the area and that seems to have changed. Erin Fleming, a Racine County Eye reader, snapped this photo on Monday that shows this Bald Eagle perched in her backyard near Charles Street. Eight years […]
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Vote On The Worst Christmas Present Ever Given
We asked our Facebook audience on Friday what was the worst present they received and their answers were priceless. But we need you to decide the best answer. The person with the most votes will receive a present from the Racine County Eye. And we’re absolutely sure that it’s better than the one they received. […]
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Rivers May Reach Minor Flood Stage
Rain and more rain is on tap for the next few days, according to the National Weather Service. A weak low pressure moving into south central and east central Wisconsin could produce some light freezing rain or drizzle on Monday, but chances of that happening are small. As the low pressure makes its way across […]
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What Do You Think is the Top Story from 2015?
This past year has been a roller coaster of news from every corner of the greater Racine area, so we wanted to know which stories resonated most with you. We scoured the long list of stories that published in 2015 for the articles you clicked on the most. Then, we put them in the poll […]
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Traffic Heavy Around Jellystone Park Holiday Lights
Crowds of people heading to see the Christmas lights at Jellystone Park, 8425 State Road Highway 38, caused a traffic jam at about 7 p.m. Saturday, according to officials with the Caledonia Police Department. Officers warned that traffic was heavy along Highway 38 near 7 Mile Road and the Milwaukee County Line If you are headed […]
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Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church To Be Sold
Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3319 Washington Ave., has been put up for sale. Built in 1913, the church congregation is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and was founded by several Danes. Listed by Shorewest Realty for $250,000, the description indicates the church is ready for “a new congregation.” The church — founded […]
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4 New African Penguins Join Racine Zoo
The Racine Zoo’s African penguin family has four new members, bringing the size of the group to 10. Bob was born in 2006 and is the largest of the four, weighing in at 10 pounds; Eon is eight years old and loves to swim and eat his fish off the floor; Stevie is the youngest […]
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Meet Goose: Holidays Can be Purrrfect Time for Adoption
Goose and his litter of six siblings are three months old, full of rambunctious energy and ready to find their furever homes. The kittens being born took their family by surprise so they were surrendered to the Wisconsin Humane Society so they could find new homes. Potential furfamilies often ask WHS if the holidays are […]
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Celebrating the holidays
Zoo animals, a Danish celebration, dancing and some beautiful Christmas ornaments are all on tap in Racine County this weekend. Try these suggestions from Real Racine. Animals, animals. Winter of Wonder is going on every weekend this month at the Racine Zoo, 2131 N. Main St. Each weekend event includes animal chats about the featured […]
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Former Lutheran Church Sells To Circa On Seventh, We Energies Buys Home On 7 Mile
Two churches sold and We Energies bought another home in Caledonia among the $5 million in property that changed hands between Dec. 7 and Dec. 11, according to Racine County property transfer records. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Racine, 2219 Washington Ave., sold to Kenosha-based catering and banquet facility Circa on Seventh LLC for $325,000. Keith Meyer, whose […]
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Christmas Came Early For This Racine County Eye Reader
Sherria Wine swears she never wins anything, but this week she did. The Racine County Eye held a drawing for readers who like our Facebook page and subscribe to our free email newsletter. Once we hit 10,000 likes on our Facebook page, we randomly selected and winner. The prize… an IPad Mini 2 and a Racine […]
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Meet Cashe: Great Personality Needs Furever Home
If you’re looking for a playful dog to add to your pack, Cashe could be the one for you. He is 9 years old and a great mix (we think) of Bluetick Coonhound, Golden Retriever, and Aussie. He weighs in around 70 pounds, is already neutered and plays great with other dogs. If you think Cashe […]
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Track Santa With NORAD
Santa is getting ready for the big ride on Christmas Even and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) already has him on their radar. The NORAD SantaTracker site tells children and parents just how close the man with the presents is from them on Christmas Eve. For now though, children can explore North Pole Village, […]
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