RACINE COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has stocked six local ponds with approximately 5,900 yearling rainbow trout in time for inland fishing season opening day. The season runs from Saturday, May 1 through March 6, 2022. The ponds – designated as Urban Fishing Waters – are located at Johnson Park, Lockwood […]
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Matthew Weidman Was An Avid Fisherman Who Loved Boating
Matthew R. Weidman, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 29, 2018. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin on January 4, 1976, the son of Robert and Kathleen (Nee: Eckert) Weidman. Matthew was last employed by Pottinger Steel Inc. An avid fisherman, he loved boating and spending time on the water. He will be dearly […]
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Obituary: Bill Zahalka Loved to Fish
William “Bill” Zahalka, 89, died Sunday at his residence in Racine with his daughter and son-in-law holding his hands and listening to his favorite Frank Sinatra songs. He was born on March 29, 1928 in Racine, Wisconsin to Ladis and Frances (nee Gondert) Zahalka. Bill attended school at St. John Nepomuk, Washington Junior High School, […]
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Great weekend for free, live music
A great weekend for live music is shaping up in Racine County. You can catch free music in Waterford and Racine. Then, enjoy a duck derby, capture some carp and watch some football! Real Racine has these great ideas. Music on the river. Get a weekend head start in Waterford. The Waterford River Rhythms 2017 […]
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2017 Real Racine Activities Guide is here!
The 2017 Real Racine Activities Guide is now available. This 60-page, full-color magazine is your one-stop place to learn about year-round family fun all over Racine County. Pick up a free copy are nearly 100 locations throughout the county, including the Real Racine Visitor Center (14015 Washington Ave./Hwy. 20), area businesses, hotels, libraries and municipal […]
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Salmon-A-Rama is “The Big One”
Salmon-A-Rama, one of Lake Michigan’s biggest annual fishing tournaments, opens at 12:01 a.m. Saturday and runs until 11 a.m. Sunday, July 17. This derby-style contest covers the entire lake and offers competition (and cash prizes) in nine divisions. The tournament headquarters in the ReefPoint Marina parking lot, 2 Christopher Columbus Causeway, is an exciting place […]
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Free music is here
Music – free music! This week brings loads of free, live music all over Racine County. From Waterford’s Village Hall Park to Monument Square in Downtown Racine, the first weekend of June is a great time to kick back and enjoy some summer tunes right here in Real Racine. Rollin’ on the river. Start your […]
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Discover Wisconsin features Racine Co.
Discover Wisconsin covers Racine County from one end to the other! You won’t want to miss the encore presentation of “A Welcome Home – Racine County” THIS Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5 The program airs Saturday at 10 a.m. on FSN Wisconsin ( check cable listings) and Sunday at 10 a.m. on WITI-TV, […]