MILWAUKEE — Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) is recognizing 342 local Girl Scouts for earning the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards, the highest honors a Girl Scout can earn, during its annual Highest Awards Celebration on Tuesday, May 9 at Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Downtown Campus. The 342 recipients contributed more than […]
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Get creative and save money with these DIY Christmas gift ideas
DIY Christmas gifts are the perfect solution for people on a budget. From homemade beauty products to handmade decorations and personalized photo albums, there are plenty of creative gift ideas that will save you money and show the recipient how much you care. So we asked several experts to offer up some wisdom on the […]
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Santa Claus spotted on his hog in the land of Harley Davidson 2 days before the big day
RACINE COUNTY — Santa Claus was spotted joyriding on his Harley Davidson this Christmas season right here in Racine County. Father and son duo Alan and Henry Klingenmeyer played Santa and Santa’s right-hand elf this Saturday morning. The two were viewed rocking and rolling around town bringing Christmas cheer for all to see. In addition, […]
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Local family’s holiday card highlights Racine’s small business
RACINE — A holiday card circling around Racine and beyond is showing love for local and small businesses. For the second year, Jen Adamski and her son, Josué Torres, have dedicated their holiday card to the people, places and local spots that bring them joy all year long. This year, the card is inspired by […]
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St. Monica residents set up their Christmas trees and share memories
RACINE COUNTY — St. Monica’s Senior Living residents are decking the halls from one end of their facility to another. St. Monica’s, 3920 N. Green Bay Road, is a non-profit assisted living community managed by a local volunteer Board of Directors and the Sisters of St. Rita. This holiday season, five joyful residents in the Christmas […]
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2023 Halloween: Spooktacular costumes
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — Children, families, pets and other community members across Racine and Kenosha Counties have given it their all this Halloween. From homemade costumes to classics, the creativity and fun of dressing up has taken off throughout the two counties. Racine County Eye readers have submitted the following photos. Creative Halloween costumes Cute […]
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THANKSGIVING IN PHOTOS: Who are you thankful for in 2023?
RACINE — It’s a season of thankfulness and Racine County Eye readers have a lot to be thankful for. This Thanksgiving, readers submitted photos of who they are thankful for to be featured on the Racine County Eye. The submissions showcase people in the the communities across Wisconsin that make our communities what they are […]
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2 ways to defrost your turkey in time for Thanksgiving
It’s almost time for Thanksgiving. The turkey, the star of the show, comes bearing responsibility. It’s all about timing. In order to complete your feast, make sure you leave enough time to properly defrost your bird. On top of peeling potatoes, making cornbread, preparing the stuffing, and chopping vegetables, there is an essential job that […]
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Raymond Valentine Ladewig dies at 96
Obituary for Raymond Valentine Ladewig Raymond Valentine Ladewig, 96, of Wind Lake, Wis., passed away peacefully Friday morning on Jan. 27, 2023, surrounded by his children and wife. Raymond was lovingly known as Ray by his doting wife, Valerie. Ray was born on Valentine’s Day Feb. 14, 1926, in Milwaukee, Wis. Ray, a veteran of World […]
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3rd annual Mount Pleasant tree lighting celebration features photos with Santa on Dec. 4
MOUNT PLEASANT — The third annual tree lighting celebration in the Village of Mount Pleasant will take place on Dec. 4, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Mount Pleasant Village Hall, 8811 Campus Drive. Tree lighting and more Village residents and other community members are welcome to join in for a night full of holiday […]
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Laura M. (Nimz) Hanson, 43, will be deeply missed
Partial obituary for Laura M. Hanson Laura M. Hanson (Nee: Nimz), age 43, of Burlington, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Feb. 6, 2023, at AccentCare – Inpatient Hospice Center at Ignite Medical Center in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Laura will be deeply missed by her adoring family, friends, and all the people in […]
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15th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Jan. 16 at Festival Hall
RACINE — The community will gather Monday on Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday to celebrate his accomplishments and contributions at Festival Hall, 5 5th St., in Downtown Racine. Doors will open to the event at 11:45 a.m. The Racine Mirror Newspaper, Insider Racine, and Hispanic Reflections Newspaper will host the celebration. The City of Racine […]
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Janet Rae (Lonstrup) Wren, 83, lived an amazing life
Obituary for Janet Rae Wren Janet R. Wren, born Oct. 27, 1939, passed away peacefully with her family beside her while in hospice care at the Burlington Aurora hospital on Feb. 11, 2023. Janet lived in many states and worked in several professions including secretarial, as a medical transcriptionist, and most fondly, assisting her sister […]
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2023 8th Grade Transition Ceremony schedule for Racine Unified School District
RACINE — Racine Unified School District has officially announced the schedule for the 2023 Transition ceremonies for students in the 8th grade. 8th Grade Transition Ceremony The following schedule is as follows for the 2023 Transition Ceremonies: School Date Time Location Gifford School June 8 10 a.m. – noon 8332 Northwestern Ave. Jerstad-Agerholm School June […]
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Sip & Savor SE Wisconsin to launch in January
Embark on a Culinary Odyssey with Sip & Savor SE Wisconsin Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and vibrant stories of Southeastern Wisconsin with Sip & Savor SE Wisconsin. This captivating three-minute video series whisks you away through the region’s most iconic and diverse culinary scenes. From the bustling kitchens of Racine to the charming […]
