A friendly reminder. . . Move your vehicle off the Racine 4th Fest Parade route after 12 midnight tonight or it will be towed! 4th Fest of Greater Racine official parade route The parade route covers both sides of Main Street from Goold Street south to 14th Street and on 14th Street west to Howe […]
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July 4 celebrations across Racine County
The Racine County Eye has all of the July 4 happenings right here for Racine County. Click a link for information about your area’s local 4th of July festivities. July 4 and so much more The Racine County Eye, which includes the Kenosha Lens, has a great celebrations section to keep you updated on community-wide […]
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Free guest passes to Milwaukee Brewers baseball games available July 14
RACINE — As part of the Milwaukee Brewers Buddies Program, the Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) will distribute free Milwaukee Brewers guest passes to Racine County residents beginning Thursday, July 14, according to a June 30 news release. The guest passes are for the July 25 and 26 home games against the Minnesota […]
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OPINION: A snapshot of personal safety – 7 tips to keep you safer
Personal safety is the topic of this installment in the Racine County Eye’s “Snapshot” series. Personal safety is very important in our society. It is not uncommon, no matter where you are, to be at risk with your personal safety. These are just some suggestions to consider as you travel in the community. Paying attention […]
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Raja: Wisconsin Humane Society Featured Pet for June 29
This week’s featured pet from the Wisconsin Humane Society is Raja. This handsome little guy weighs 7 pounds and has been neutered, received a flea preventative, and has his nails trimmed. Raja is just one of the more than 180 small animals being cared for by WHS and ready to find a new home. This […]
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It’s Christmas all year-round at Tex Reynolds’ Toys for Tots workshop
RACINE – Christmas Day is still months away, but you wouldn’t know it from the flurry of activity at the Tex Reynolds’ Toys for Tots workshop every Wednesday morning during the summer. Repairing a battery-powered toy truck. – In room after room in the basement of City Hall Annex, 800 Center St., some two-dozen volunteers […]
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2022 Daddy Daughter Dance brought laughter & joy
The 2022 Daddy Daughter Dance, which took place on June 17 at The Vault Banquet Hall in Kenosha, was a huge success. “The night was filled with fun, food and belly-aching laughs,” said founder and organizer Sharmain Harris. In 2017, Harris began the Daddy Daughter Dance tradition as a way for fathers and their daughters […]
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Raymond Community & Business Organization July 3 & 4 festivities
July 3 and 4 will be packed with a series of activities and events that have been curated to ring in America’s celebration of independence. The 2-day long celebration, organized by the Raymond Community & Business Organization (RCBO), will take place behind Raymond School, 2659 S. 76th St., in Franksville. July 3 The Independence Day […]
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Roe v. Wade protest on Monument Square: “What does this mean to you?”
On Sunday, close to 300 people came together to protest the overturning of the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case. The protest, led by Kejuan Goldsmith and We the Change-makers, saw people of all ages, races, creeds and affiliations coming together to fight for human rights, according to We the Change-makers flyers. The Racine County […]
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6 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent When Selling Your Home
Selling your home can be one of the most difficult life decisions you can ever make. Having lived there for most of your life, you grow a strong affection for the house and neighborhood. That aside, leaving behind the memories (both good and bad), and your lovely neighbors can be emotional. However, selling your home […]
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Do you agree with Roe v. Wade being overturned? Take our poll.
The US Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion, as of Friday, June 24. How do you feel about this decision? Take the Racine County Eye’s U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade Survey Take the survey The Racine County Eye, which includes the Kenosha Lens, is your source […]
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Pay it forward: Stranger fills gas tank at Kwik Trip in Mount Pleasant
Pay it forward. We have all heard the phrase, but some of us have never experienced the action. For some it’s a cup of coffee, but for others, it’s much more. For Willow Ahnen, June 21, 2022, started out as any other “normal” day. However, it quickly went south when she looked down at her […]
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8 Hot weather safety tips for pets
So, what do you give a hot dog? Give it some mustard. Right? While summer is the perfect time for roasting some Franks, the condiment, mustard, won’t help your pet beat the heat this summer. So how can you actually take care of your dog when his temperature is high? Jokes aside, taking your pet’s […]
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Life after graduation: What route to take
Life after graduation Graduating from college is an exciting time for students and their families. After years of hard work and dedication, students are finally ready to leave college and start a new chapter in their lives. Post-graduation is a time of hope, change and excitement. But what do you do exactly once you close […]
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Bandita: Wisconsin Humane Society Featured Pet for June 22
This week’s featured pet from the Wisconsin Humane Society is Bandita. This petite kitty weighs just 7 pounds and would make a sweet little snuggle buddy. Like all cats at WHS, Bandita has been spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. This stunning 7-year-old cat is available for adoption from the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Racine Campus. If you’re […]