The Racine Roundup* aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, Dec. 8. This week, Racine County Eye Web Editor Loren Lamoreaux discussed various stories with TMJ4 anchors, Steve Chamraz and Susan Kim. *Due to technical difficulties this week, the Racine Roundup was problematic; our first two stories were covered, but we were […]
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UPDATE: Holiday Train returns to Caledonia, Sturtevant tonight, Dec. 8
Update: The Caledonia Police Department has been informed by the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train that the train is running behind schedule by approximately an hour. RACINE COUNTY — The Candian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train is traveling back to Wisconsin this holiday season. The free event will once again raise money, food and awareness for local […]
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Business Spotlight: Luberry’s
A Burlington resident has found a home for her business in Downtown Burlington after years of being a vendor at local markets. Roomscapes are staged with items that are unique to Luberry’s. Many items are hand-made by owner Lauryn Mattila. – Luberry’s, located at 532 N. Pine St., is a curated home decor store consisting […]
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Share the Warmth Coat Drive benefitting HALO runs until Dec. 19
RACINE — The temperatures have dropped and it’s officially time to bundle up across Southeastern Wisconsin. Multiple businesses are heading up a coat drive to share the warmth by collecting donations of coats, jackets, hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves through Dec. 19. The donations collected will support community members at HALO – Homeless Assistance Leadership […]
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Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ opens at Racine Theatre Guild Dec. 9
RACINE — A popular Disney film from three decades ago will again come to life starting this weekend in Racine. The cast and crew of “The Little Mermaid,” led by Director Douglas Instenes, Musical Director Greg Berg and Choreographer Mary Leigh Sturino, will take the stage Friday, Dec. 9, through Sunday, Dec. 18, at the […]
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Cops ‘N Kids Reading Center holiday book giveaway continues for its 20th year on Dec. 17
RACINE — Cops ‘N Kids Reading Center will be hosting its 20th annual book giveaway this holiday season. Books come at no charge to those attending the event. On Dec. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m., this local nonprofit will distribute books to children at Festival Hall, 5 Fifth Street, in Downtown Racine. This event […]
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Volunteers, sponsors needed: Wreaths Across America honors Veterans at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery Dec. 17
UNION GROVE — Sponsors and volunteers are needed this holiday season to help Wreaths Across America honor Veterans who have been laid to rest at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 21731 Spring St., in Union Grove. Wreaths Across America will host a ceremony and event placing wreaths on the graves of service members on […]
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North Pole Express appears at City Hall through Dec. 22
RACINE — A bright red and gold North Pole Express letterbox is ready to receive letters to Santa Claus. The box is located near the west entrance to Racine City Hall, 730 Washington Ave. The City of Racine invites kids of all ages to drop their letters in the box by Tuesday, Dec. 22. Be […]
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Jamestown Lights expand, holiday light shows run through Jan. 1
CALEDONIA — It’s that time of year when the Jamestown Lights shine bright and dance to all-time favorite holiday hits. The Jamestown neighborhood has expanded featuring not one, but two holiday light shows this year, within different parts of the neighborhood. Mike and Debbie Pikula’s light show will continue for its 13th season at their […]
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Team Liamani partners with Rapcine to encourage donations for Santa Does Exist
Racine’s very own singing star, Liamani Segura, is working to ensure that this holiday season her neighbors know that Santa Does Exist. For the second year, the 14-year-old musician is using her platform to drive donations to Santa Does Exist. The cause near and dear to her heart gives back to families in need by […]
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BONK! gets festive with C. Kubasta, Nicholas Michael Ravnikar, Vayl Luella Larkin Dec. 10
This December’s BONK! event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Central time. The event will be held on Zoom webinar and streamed on Facebook Live at the BONK! Facebook page. Curated and hosted by Alex Reilly, BONK! will feature spoken word artists C. Kubasta, Nicholas Michael Ravnikar, and […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Scooter’s Coffee, Blank-Fest, City of Racine earns perfect MEI score
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, Dec. 1. This week, Racine County Eye Web Editor Loren Lamoreaux discussed various stories with TMJ4 anchors, Steve Chamraz and Susan Kim. The business spotlight of the week is Scooter’s Coffee, 6910 Washington Ave. The franchise store is locally owned by the […]
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Annie’s Country Pantry, LLC
Annie’s Country Pantry is an homage to Annie’s Country upbringing. Annie diligently looks for the freshest fruits and vegetables available to create her own line of canned goods, represented with bold flavors, and made in small batches just waiting to fill your pantry. Welcome to our pantry Annie’s Country Pantry Hours: Tuesday – Thursday. . […]
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Gateway Technical College hosts 14th annual holiday fair on Dec. 3
KENOSHA — Gateway Technical College will host its 14th annual holiday fair on Dec. 3. It will feature more than 120 vendors at their campus at 3520 30th Ave. in Kenosha. The fair runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is sponsored as a fundraiser for the Gateway Technical College Foundation’s student emergency fund. […]
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Burlington celebrates 40th annual Christmas parade and tree lighting on Dec. 2
BURLINGTON — The 40th annual Christmas parade will take place in Historic Downtown Burlington on Dec. 2. Floats will make their way through the streets bringing holiday cheer to all. Christmas parade This year’s theme is “Christmas Joys & Favorite Toys.” The Christmas parade will start at 6:30 p.m. and follow with a Christmas tree […]