Obituary for James P. Conte Sr. December 9, 1944 – July 18, 2023 James P. Conte Sr., 78, son of Peter and Sophie Conte, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. James was born on Dec. 9, 1944, and was a lifelong resident of Racine. He retired from S.C. Johnson after 30+ […]
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Tight labor market continued in Wisconsin in July, workforce agency reports
The number of Wisconsin residents working or looking for work rose in July and the number of jobs in the state hit a new record, the state labor department said Thursday. This story also appeared in Wisconsin Examiner The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that a total […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
2 Sex Offenders arrested for failure to maintain registry status
RACINE — Two Racine men face new felony charges for allegedly failing to maintain their status on the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry. Brandon Lewis, 30, and Alvin Evans, 58, both were in custody in the Racine County Jail on a $3,000 cash bond. The new felony charge against both defendants carries a possible prison term […]
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Argument leads to stabbing near Monument Square; woman facing over 3 years prison
RACINE — An argument between two people ended in one of them being stabbed on Oct. 10 and two criminal charges filed against the other. Selena DeLeon, 24, Racine, is charged with felony substantial battery and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. The felony count carries a maximum possible prison term of three years, six months and a […]
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Belle of the Ball 2023 offers free prom dresses March 25-26
RACINE — Free prom dresses are available to prom-goers in the Greater Racine area through the Belle of the Ball dress boutique. The Belle of the Ball organization was founded in 2006 by Krystyna Sarrazin to assist young women who do not have the financial means to purchase a prom dress, according to an article […]
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Edward Eugene Johnke, 75, enjoyed watching western movies and wrestling
Obituary for Edward Eugene Johnke July 11, 1948 – February 13, 2024 Edward Eugene Johnke, 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Edward was born on July 11, 1948, in Chicago, Ill., to Edward and Mary (née Hart) Johnke. Edward’s mother, Mary, tragically passed away when Edward was […]
Posted inEmployment, Wisconsin Jobs
Job numbers ease slightly, but state economist sees little cause for concern
Wisconsin jobs and unemployment figures cooled slightly in October, but the changes weren’t significant enough to suggest the economy is shifting, according to the State Labor Department. Wisconsin employers reported a projected 3.014 million jobs in October, down about 1,400 from September, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) reported Thursday. There were 900 fewer construction […]
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O. Keith Fair: City of Racine 2024 alder candidate
Racine County Eye asked candidates to fill out a questionnaire so that our readers could learn more about them. These are O. Keith Fair’s answers. O. Keith Fair What position are you seeking?Alderman, 4th District, Racine City Council Where do you live?1202 Main St., Racine How long have you lived in Racine?20+ years O. Keith […]
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Raymond Leroy DeFord, 75, loved restoring and driving antique cars, was a faithful church member
Obituary for Raymond Leroy DeFord July 24, 1948 – September 28, 2023 Raymond Leroy DeFord was born on July 24, 1948. Ray accepted Christ in 1999 and joined Lighthouse Baptist Church in Racine in 2000. He was a faithful member until 2010, where he joined Heritage Baptist Church in Kenosha. He was a faithful church […]
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Sachiko Gillis, 93, enjoyed jewelry making, sewing and golf
Obituary for Sachiko Gillis November 7, 1929 – July 19, 2023 Sachiko Gillis, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Oak Park Place, Oak Creek, Wis. Sachiko was born on Nov. 7, 1929, in Tokyo, Japan. She came to the United States with her first husband, Marvin Powell, an American G.I. on […]
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RCEDC to celebrate 40th anniversary at the May 4 Annual Meeting
RACINE COUNTY, Wis. — The Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) will be celebrating 40 years of serving Racine County businesses at their Annual Meeting, which is happening on Thursday, May 4 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Racine. For the past four decades, RCEDC has completed many milestone projects throughout Racine County that will […]
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Malcolm F. Douglas, 95, always carried dog treats in his trunk for his grand-dogs
Obituary for Malcolm F. Douglas March 22, 1928 – November 18, 2023 Malcolm F. Douglas, 95, of Racine, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born on March 22, 1928, in Belleville, Wis., to Andrew S. and Margaret (née Doyle) Douglas, who preceded […]
Posted inCommunity, Finances, Home, Life, Local news, Non-Profits
Bethany Apartments: Shelter from the storm of domestic abuse
RACINE — Bethany Apartments provides transitional housing to women and their children who have been subjected to domestic violence. There are 12 apartments with one-, two- and three-bedroom options. Adam Brostowitz, executive director of Bethany Apartments, said families are generally referred from the Women’s Resource Center, the county’s only emergency shelter for families fleeing domestic […]
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Frank Smith, 73, had ‘a laugh that could be heard for miles’
Obituary for Frank Smith January 23, 1951 – March 1, 2024 Frank Smith passed away on March 1, 2024, in the care of Hospice of NW Ohio at the age of 73. He was born to the union of Andy V. Smith and Alberta Smith (née Jackson) in Myrtle, Miss., on Jan. 23, 1951. Frank […]
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Laurel L. Scola, 77, loved animals of all kinds, reading good books, cabin vacations
Obituary for Laurel L. Scola October 1, 1946 – December 2, 2023 Laurel L. Scola, of Racine, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband by her side on Dec. 2, 2023, at the age of 77. Laurel was born in Kenosha on Oct. 1, 1946, a daughter of the late Laurence and Everell […]
