RACINE — Through a grant provided by Andis Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, the Cops ‘N Kids Reading Center has been awarded $5,000. The award given will continue to support at-risk youth and further community policing throughout Racine through children’s literacy programs. Since 1998, Cops ‘N Kids has helped to empower and enable children to strive […]
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Andis Chickadee Trail invites families to re-engage outdoors amidst pandemic
River Bend Nature Center is proud to announce the Andis Foundation as the name sponsor of the first phase of the Andis Chickadee Trail. This project comes at a critical time when families are balancing at-home education amid the COVID-19 pandemic pressures. The Andis Chickadee Trail is a new, interactive trail designed to engage children […]
Posted inGadgets & Geeks
Matthew Andis and the electric hair clipper
By Paul Holley An ambitious toolmaker — with a better idea — has made it possible for people and animals to look their best for nearly 100 years. Matthew Andis (1883-1976) emigrated to the U.S. from Hungary in 1908 and arrived in Racine in 1912. After working as a toolmaker at Mitchell Motor Car Co., […]
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John Olsen Taught Photography To Others
John H. Olsen, 76, passed away Monday at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. John was born in Gilbertsville, New York on February 1, 1941, and was the son of the late John and Virginia (Nee: Cornwallis) Olsen. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1961-63.  John was employed by Gormac Products for twenty […]
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Obituary: Kenneth Wuerker Had A Sense Of Humor
Kenneth A. Wuerker, 86, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home, Union Grove. Born in Racine, January 16, 1931, Wurker is the son of the late Albert and Margaret (Nee: Schimming) Wuerker. Ken graduated from Racine Lutheran High School in 1949. He went on to proudly serve in the U.S. Navy […]
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Fighting For Joseph, How A Couple Is Putting Their Family Back Together
After having their newborn son Joseph taken away almost a year ago, a Racine couple has fought hard to get their 11-month-old boy living in their home full-time. The process has been emotional. But officials with Racine County Human Services had genuine concerns. Donald, a mother of 10 children, is a felon convicted of child neglect […]
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Andis Company Expanding Manufacturing
Andis Company is moving its shipping and distribution operation to a new building in a new business park, making room for expanded manufacturing operations. The company is the second tenant to take space in Ashley Capital’s first building in the new Enterprise Business Park, northwest of the intersection of Highways H and 11, according to […]