Anyone driving on Washington Avenue has noticed the lack of traffic signals at the intersection with Ohio Street, and drivers are encouraged to avoid the area if possible. Jonathan Worden, […]
Tag: City of Racine
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Drivers Be Aware: State Street Bridge Closed Tuesday Morning
Motorists who use the State Street bridge will need to take an alternate route Tuesday morning. The bridge will be closed for a scheduled repair to the bridge’s barricade system, […]
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What’s on City of Racine Meeting Agendas?
There are a number of meetings in the City of Racine this week, including the Wastewater Commission and the Common Council. Here is the list and links to the agendas […]
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Mayor Wants Dispatch Reimbursement for ‘Over Payment’
City of Racine Mayor John Dickert wants taxpayers across the county reimbursed for what he says are overpayments to the county joint dispatch center. In a letter sent to County […]
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Promise Zone Designation Could Help in Fight Against Poverty
Mount Pleasant trustees Monday voted 5-2 to go along with an effort to designate portions of the City of Racine and the village as a Promise Zone. Introduced during the […]
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Update: City Residents Get 911 Despite Dispute with County
**Updated 1:30 p.m. Oct. 31 Whether or not the City of Racine makes good on the past due joint dispatch bills owed to the county, city residents will not lose […]
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What’s Open on Columbus Day?
Monday is Columbus Day, and there are a number of local offices that will be closed, but here’s what’s open: Racine Unified classes are in session. Government offices in the […]
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Lemke Announces City Council Run for 15th District
Melissa Lemke is running for city council in Racine, representing the 15th District. She made the announcement Monday at the annual Labor Fest event. The 15th District is currently represented […]
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Alderman Ed Diehl Running for Racine Mayor
Racine Alderman Edward Diehl announced Wednesday that he is running for mayor against incumbent Mayor John Dickert. “I am not from Racine, not Wisconsin, not even the Midwest but […]
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Residents Asked to Help City Spend $11 Million
City of Racine officials are asking residents to help them spend over the next five years $11 million in community development funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). […]
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These Colors Ran: Color Run 2014 Photos
Loved all of these photos from the Color Run today! What a beautiful day it was and the event was a blast. Don’t forget to check out our Storify album […]
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Free Household Medication Collection Offered
The Central Racine County Health Department and City of Racine Health Department will hold a free household medication collection drop off from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19 at […]
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Update: City Hall Reopens After Asbestos Cleared
**Updated 8 p.m. Feb. 26 City employees who work in City Hall might have gotten an unexpected day off Wednesday after asbestos was discovered on the third floor of the […]
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Third Man Charged In Connection With Heroin Overdose
A man was charged with first-degree recklessly endangering safety and manufacturing/delivering heroin by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday. Scott Boll, 35, of Caledonia, was charged after another […]
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‘Tis the Construction Season: City Road Projects Top $3 Million
Some $3.5 million in city road projects are scheduled for 2014, including a half-mile stretch of Ohio Street and a good chunk of Taylor Avenue. While the Ohio Street project […]
