RACINE — The City of Racine Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (PRCS) is now takingregistration for the 2023 Summer Youth Sand Volleyball program. This program is available to all youth who will be in 6th through 12th grade, for the 2023-24 school year. The program is held at the North Beach sand volleyball courts, located […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Read to a Dog, Mental Health Retreat, and Bill Martin’s fundraiser
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, March 23. This week, Racine County Eye web editor Loren Lamoreaux discussed various community happenings with TMJ4 anchors Ryan Jenkins and Susan Kim to discuss the happenings around Racine County. 1. Read to a Dog program Through the Read to a Dog […]
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Community and Veterans Mental Health Retreat set for March 25 at Sealed Air YMCA
RACINE COUNTY — A Mental Health Retreat is being held for both community members and veterans on March 25 at the Sealed Air YMCA (8501 Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is being hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1391, The YMCA, and is supported by […]
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Union Grove High School receives Project ADAM Heart Safe School designation
UNION GROVE — Union Grove High School, 3433 S. Colony Ave, has officially been declared a Project ADAM Heart Safe School, as of March 20, 2023. Those who enter the school, including students, visitors, and staff, will have a better chance of surviving cardiac arrest with the implementation of this program. Cardiac arrest, more commonly […]
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Colorectal cancer: 4 ways to reduce the risk, & why early detection is key
Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the country. The American Cancer Society (ACS) predicts in 2023, an estimated 153,020 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the U.S., and 52,550 people will die from the disease. Because colorectal cancer is often slow to develop, understanding your risk factors and early detection are […]
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Republicans announce abortion exceptions bill weeks before Supreme Court election
by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerMarch 15, 2023 Update: This story has been updated to include comment from Sen. Devin LeMahieu. Republican lawmakers unveiled a bill Wednesday that would add rape and incest exceptions to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, which says anyone who intentionally destroys the life of an unborn child could be charged with a […]
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Wisconsin Medicaid Program resumes routine renewal benefit operations starting May 2023
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced that all Wisconsinites enrolled in BadgerCare Plus or another Medicaid program must renew their benefits by an assigned due date between June 2023 and May 2024. As of January 2023, over 1.6 million members are enrolled in BadgerCare Plus or Medicaid. Those individuals were receiving […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Valerie Lyvers, Thoughts for Food, Empty Bowls
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, March 2. This week, Racine County Eye web editor Loren Lamoreaux discussed a new business and two upcoming local fundraisers with TMJ4 anchors, Steve Chamraz and Susan Kim. 1. Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine The Racine Roundup kicked off the segment by talking […]
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Business Spotlight: Valerie Lyvers: Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Valerie Lyvers is a Licensed Oriental Medicine Practitioner. While new to the Racine area, she is not new to practicing acupuncture and herbal medicine. The 5-star rated practitioner is bringing her expertise from the Chicago area to help those in the community through her new small business. Lyvers’ goal is to provide accessible and affordable […]
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Op-Ed: Rare Disease Day: How my conditions shaped me to be a community storyteller
What do you want to be when you grow up? I bet you’ve asked and answered that question more times than you can count. Did you grow up to be what you wanted? I hope, like me, you became everything you thought you’d never be. I became a storyteller. I am who I am because […]
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Heart health resources: 5 stories to read
February is American Heart Month. It is a time when Americans can devote attention to their heart health. The Racine County Eye and Kenosha Lens have curated a handful of heart-health-related stories from leading experts for Racine and Kenosha County residents to help focus their attention on their own cardiovascular health. Not only is American Heart […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Racine County Fish Fry Frenzy
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, Feb. 16. This week, Racine County Eye web editor Loren Lamoreaux discussed fish frys with TMJ4 anchors, Steve Chamraz and Susan Kim. Our segment focused on the Racine County Eye’s fish fry guide for all of Racine County. The guide features 100 […]
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Applications available for NARCAN® Direct Program until Feb. 14
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is now accepting applications for the next round of the NARCAN® Direct Program. This program ensures NARCAN®, the opioid overdose reversal drug, is provided at no cost to select community agencies for free distribution. Eligible agencies The following agencies are eligible to apply to participate in the NARCAN® […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Patton Law Office & making a difference for American Heart Month
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, Feb. 2. This week, Racine County Eye web editor Loren Lamoreaux was in the studio and discussed various stories with TMJ4 anchors, Steve Chamraz and Susan Kim. Our segment included two stories this week. First, Lamoreaux talked about Patton Law Office of […]
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Women and heart disease: Ascension Cardiologist talks about Wear Red Day 2023
RACINE, Wis. — National Wear Red Day unites people across the United States each February during American Heart Month to spread awareness about heart disease, especially its impact on women. On Feb. 3, Americans will focus on going red for women and community members will take strides to raise awareness for heart disease. Dr. Desiree […]