What do you want to be when you grow up? I bet you’ve asked and answered that question more times than you can count. Did you grow up to be what you wanted? I hope, like me, you became everything you thought you’d never be. I became a storyteller. I am who I am because […]
Tag: Denise Lockwood
Posted inCommunity, Health and Fitness, Opinion
Op-Ed: A congestive heart failure diagnosis at 49 years old and my journey to better health
September 8, 2019, was a beautiful fall day, a Sunday made for a perfectly lazy day. But this day turned out not so perfect because I found out that I have congestive heart failure. I’m telling you this story because today is National Wear Red Day and February, the American Heart Association’s Heart Awareness Month. […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Tender Touch Therapy, Toys for Tots, and Rochester’s ‘Day in the Country’
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 p.m. news on Thursday, Sept. 15. Racine County Eye owner Denise Lockwood discussed various stories with TMJ4 anchors, Susan Kim and Ryan Jenkins, on the newscast. This week’s Business Spotlight is Tender Touch Therapy. While not new, the business is expanding in Kenosha. The Kenosha location […]
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TMJ4 announces Unlocking Racine multimedia project addressing the housing crisis
Unlocking Racine is a multimedia project that will address the housing crisis in Racine County. This year-long project will launch starting in September. Through the work of storytelling, art projects, reporting, and photography, Racine County Eye hopes to unlock solutions to problems that face community members. We are proud to be partnering with TMJ4 News […]
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Racine Roundup: Inclusive opportunities in Racine, best of the best nominations
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 p.m. news on Thursday, July 28. Denise Lockwood, owner of the Racine County Eye, discussed various stories with TMJ4 anchor Symone Woolridge on the newscast. During the segment, the Racine County Eye announced the launch of the upcoming nonprofit, The Inclusive Bean, and its unique employment […]
Posted inCelebrations
5 Ways to Honor MLK in Racine County
MLK Day of Service takes place on Monday, January 17 to honor Martin Luther King Jr., an individual who was instrumental in the Civil Rights Movement. In the fight towards equality, this national holiday honors who he was as a leader. Across America, on the third Monday of January, Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated […]
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4 Fun Ways to Share Big News with Others
Maybe your pregnancy test came back “positive” last week or you got that amazing promotion at work and will be transferring to a new city. Or perhaps you signed the closing papers on your first home or recently became engaged to the love of your life. All of these momentously marvelous milestones share two key […]
Posted inNon-Profits
Nonprofit Spotlight: The Village of Hope Inc.
Wansheba Lawal has been running The Village of Hope Inc. since 2009. This nonprofit organization has a mission to make a difference by giving hope and promoting those involved in becoming empowered. The nonprofit focuses on serving the area through different programs such as tutoring and enrichment activities. As an educator, Lawal was motivated to […]
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Racine County Gift Guide: Father’s Day 2021
Trying to think of what to get dad for Father’s day can seem near impossible. They either have everything, are simple, or don’t say anything when you ask them what they’d like. Lucky for you, the Racine County Eye has got you covered. So find dad a gift this Father’s day that shows how much […]
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Writing Your Truth classes to start Nov. 18
Finding your inner voice, letting it develop into one of authority and allowing that voice to be heard is a powerful act. So what’s your story? Racine County Eye owner Denise Lockwood will host two five-week long writing classes called Writing Your Truth, finding your inner voice through short stories. In a small group setting […]
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Racine County Eye receives investigative journalism grant
Racine County Eye is among 18 recipients of a $1,500 investigative journalism grant from the Local Independent Online News Publishers (LION) and the Excellence and Ethics in Journalism Foundation. The Impact-Designed Investigative Grants range from $500 to $1,500. The winning online publications serve an array of audiences, including those in California, Wisconsin, Rhode Island and North Carolina. The […]
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Is Your Business A Great Place To Work?
Check out our podcast that features the Racine County Eye owner Denise Lockwood By Jackie Zach: Your Business Coach One of the things that I hear over and over again from business owners is “I can’t find great employees!” or “There are no great employees out there!” WithWisconsin’s unemployment rate at 3.2% as of November […]
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Editorial: Confessions Of A Rebel Journalist
Today I’m 47. It’s not really a big deal. After all I’m still shy of claiming that my presence on this earth can be counted as half of a century. But today is also the day that I started my journalism career *cough* … a few years ago. For those of you who know me […]
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Racine County Eye Takes On Investor Mackay Limited Partnership
Racine County Eye LLC is proud to announce an investor agreement with Mackay Limited Partnership whose partners control PW Partners Inc, the parent company of The Office at 410, LLC and the media and marketing building at 410 Main St. The relationship will boost the site’s visibility and bring new energy into the company by […]
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Show Off Your Christmas Spirit By Tagging Us In Your Videos
So I have an idea… Saturday night Mr. Denise (aka Larry Davis, my fiance) got our house ready for the Christmas season and I shot a live video. Doesn’t Christmas Yoda look cool? This was of course way before the Badgers game. But I thought it would be fun to see how everyone else decorates […]