The 3rd Annual Memorial Day Parade for Veterans will take place on May 30. This event aims to honor current residents of the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove. Event organizers are currently seeking participants to join the lineup of vehicles. On Memorial Day, people from the Racine County community are asked to join at […]
Tag: American Legion
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Burlington Resident named 2021 Veteran of the Year
This Veterans Day, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) had the honor of naming Wisconsin’s First Congressional District 2021 Veteran of the Year. This year’s recipient is Mr. Robert (Bob) G.E. Boulden, United States Marine Corps Sergeant (Ret.). “I am honored to announce Bob as this year’s Veteran of the Year. Bob’s commitment to service, excellence, and […]
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Racine Remembers: The Game That Brought Professional Football to Racine
On a clear, yet cool, late fall day a clock was counting down the final seconds to a game of football. After a goal line stand, the Legionnaires made a desperate drive to tie or win. Unfortunately, they only made it to the opponent’s 40-yard line, forcing them to take a field goal. The center […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Harald Kahlert Served His Country, Community
Harald Paul Kahlert, 97, passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at St. Catherine’s Hospital, Pleasant Prairie following a brief illness. He was born in Racine, October 18, 1918, son of the late Paul and Anna (Nee: Guse) Kahlert and had been a lifelong area resident. Harald served in the U.S. Army during W.W.II and retired […]
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Obituary: Daniel Mousseau
Daniel J. Mousseau, 87, passed away May 31, at Hospice House, in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Dan was born in Racine, WI on June 16, 1928, son of the late Omer A. and Mary A. (nee: McCarthy) Mousseau. On August 19, 1950 he was united in marriage to Elaine M. Duquette in Plymouth, WI. They were […]
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Obituary: Robert Landsberg
Robert John Landsberg, 88, passed away Friday at Home Inspired Assisted Living, Somers, WI. Robert was born in Racine, Nov. 17, 1927 son of the late John and Mary (Nee:Lawdanski) Landsberg. Bob graduated from Washington Park High School, “Class of 1945” where he served as Student Body President and played as an All State Football […]
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Obituary: Steve Savas
Steve S. Savas, 83, passed away Thursday. He was born in Racine, Aug. 14, 1932, son of the late John and Fotiny (Evangil) Savas. Steve graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 1950” and was inducted into the School Hall of Fame in 2012. Steve served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War […]
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Racine Police Hope Videos Help Solve Crime, Increase Awareness
The Racine Police Department is embarking on a full court press to solve crimes and increase community awareness about certain issues. Using a simple video app, Lt. Al Days and his public information team are making short videos to try and snag the attention of citizens. The first in their series recalls the murder of Joseph […]
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Police Renew Push for Suspects in Walker Murder
Joseph Walker was murdered nearly six months ago at the American Legion Bar, and his killers have not yet been charged. The Racine Police Department Wednesday posted on the department’s Facebook page video and photos of the suspects as they enter the tavern to commit an armed robbery. During the commission of this crime, […]
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Photo Gallery: American Legion Armed Robber/Homicide
Please take a good look at these photos to try and identify the two suspects who held American Legion patrons at gunpoint and shot Joseph Walker to death. Small details can matter big for an investigation. There is a $7,000 reward fund available for tips that lead to the arrest of these suspects. Crime […]
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Video: Homicide Suspects at American Legion
This is video from the armed robbery and homicide of Joseph Walker at the American Legion last month. Please pay attention to the mannerisms, they way the suspects walk, posture, body language – the small details matter! Anyone with information can leave an ANONYMOUS tip with Crime Stoppers at 262-636-9330, or by texting RACS plus the […]
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Update: Armed Robbery Homicide Victim Identified
**Updated 6 p.m. One man is dead after two male suspects held patrons at gunpoint at the American Legion tavern on Douglas Avenue early Saturday morning. The victim has been identified as 47-year-old Joseph D. Walker of Racine, and police are asking anyone who lives or has a business in the neighborhood with surveillance video […]