This Racine County weekend brings a three-day festival, a German celebration, boxing, running and one more chance at a play. We have it all for you at Real Racine. Three days in Waterford. A popular fall event has been expanded to three days. The River’s Edge Festival, presented by Absolutely Waterford, now includes an art […]
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Bell Rings Oct. 8 for 3rd Annual Battle of the Badges
Ladies … and gentlemen … are you ready for the 3rd annual Battle of the Badges: The Fight for Autism? The 2016 battles begin at 5 p.m. Oct. 8 at J.I. Case High School, 7345 Washington Avenue, in Mount Pleasant. Doors open at 3 p.m., and admission is $20 for ages 15 and up. Kids […]
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Battle of the Badges: Meet the Fighters June 11
The excitement is building for the 2016 Battle of the Badges, the now annual boxing event that pits law enforcement and firefighters against each other to raise money for Easter Seals so they can continue helping families affected by autism. Meet & Greet the Fighters Beer Bash starts at 2 p.m. June 11 at Dickie’s […]
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Battle of the Badges Raises $66,358 for Autism
After estimating that the 2015 Battle of the Badges fundraising event for autism raised about $65,000, the official total is in, and it’s a bit higher: $66,358. Mount Pleasant police Officer James Kelley announced the total on the Battle of the Badges Facebook page after the Wisconsin Professional Police Association published a story about the event […]
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$65,000 Raised for Autism at Battle of the Badges
Event organizers hoped to meet a $50,000 goal, but final numbers from the 2015 Battle of the Badges: Fight for Autism are far above that benchmark. Mount Pleasant police Officer Jim Kelley confirmed Wednesday that the 2015 event pulled in $65,000. “It’s beyond what our expectations were! My goal was $50,000 since last year we […]
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Easter Seals Big Winner at Battle of the Badges
The 2015 Battle of the Badges: The Fight for Autism event Saturday was an overwhelming success. Police officers and firefighters from 11 area agencies – 24 fighters – took to the ring Saturday in 12 bouts to raise money for Easter Seals autism services. Each fight was three, two-minute rounds; some of which ended in […]
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Party and signs of autumn this weekend
The biggest street festival of the year, a look at historic places, boxing for charity and a big day at the zoo are all happening in Racine County this weekend. Come along with Real Racine. A huge party. The area’s biggest and best street festival is back this Saturday in Downtown Racine. Party on the […]
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Battle of the Badges: Fight for Autism is Sept. 26
Officers and firefighters from across Racine and Kenosha counties will once again pull on gloves and duke it out to raise money for autism services through Easter Seals. The 2015 Battle of the Badges starts at 3Â p.m. September 26 at Case High School, 7345 Washington Avenue. There will be 12 bouts total starting at 5 […]
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Kelley Earns Title Belt for Battle of the Badges Autism Fundraiser
Mount Pleasant police Officer James Kelley was awarded an honorary title belt Monday for organizing the Battle of the Badges fundraiser for autism and Easter Seals. Kelley, police Sgt. Jason Vaccaro, and members of South Shore Fire Department who participated in boxing matches presented a check for $27,328.38 to representatives of Easter Seals during the […]
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Battle of the Badges Presenting Check to Easter Seals
Battle of the Badges put on a great show for visitors in October and raised thousands of dollars for Easter Seals to help families effected by autism. Mount Pleasant police Officer James Kelley Monday will formally present a check for $27,000 to Easter Seals during the Mount Pleasant Village Board meeting. The Mount Pleasant Village […]
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Week In Review: Woman Tries To Rip Off Husband’s Penis, & Ghosts
You were busy this week. We get that, which is why we put together this week in review. So here are our top most read stories for the week. Woman Charged After Trying To Rip Off Husband’s Penis Racine Police release list of people with domestic violence warrants Battle Of The Badges Raises Big Money […]
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Battle of the Badges Raises Big Money for Autism
By all accounts, Battle of the Badges was a rousing success. Hundreds of people attended this first of what organizers hope to be an annual event and raised thousands of dollars for autism awareness. More than 500 tickets to the Battle were sold in advance, hundreds of items were donated for both the bucket raffle […]
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Generosity Shines with Battle Raffle Donations
Battle of the Badges is more than just fun bouts of boxing that pits officer against officer or firefighter against firefighter. This first-time outing is about raising awareness and money for the fight against autism. In addition to five different matches, Battle of the Badges also features a silent auction and some pretty great bucket […]
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Battle of the Badges Aims to Punch Out Autism
Several officers and fire fighters are ready to hit the ring Oct. 11 for a Battle of the Badges fundraiser for autism services through Easter Seals Disability Services. Organized by Mount Pleasant police Officer James Kelley, Jr., who’s youngest son has autism, the five-round boxing event came together because of friendly trash talk between Kelley […]