UNION GROVE — Union Grove Union High School students have saved a total of $385,856.30 during the 2022-2023 school year through transcripted credit courses. A total of 821 Broncos have contributed to the success of the amount saved by taking these courses. This is also an increase from the previous year when there were 627 […]
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Healthcare Careers Day 2023 at UW-Parkside this Wednesday
KENOSHA — Employers and those looking for careers in healthcare are encouraged to attend the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s Healthcare Careers Day 2023. The event looks to bring together employers in healthcare-related fields with those interested in pursuing careers in healthcare. Healthcare Careers Day 2023 will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to […]
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Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for DUI fatality that killed Pascoe, student nurse
RACINE — Johanna Pascoe, just 20 years old, was in the process of seeing her dreams come true when she was killed by a drunk driver on Dec. 12, 2022. That morning, she was on her way to a new job at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, where she expected to finish up the requirements […]
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6th annual Serving our Seniors Expo features health screenings, vaccines, raffles
KENOSHA — The 6th annual Serving Our Seniors Expo hosted by Hospice Alliance will provide interactive exhibits and information to community members in southeastern Wisconsin on Oct. 12. At the expo, there will be 55 healthcare-related exhibitions and life management professionals from within the area, as well as health screenings and raffle drawings. Good Value […]
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Microsoft project information session planned for June 22 in Sturtevant
STURTEVANT — Microsoft Corp. is set to hold a public information session on its planned $1 billion data center project this Thursday (June 22). The session runs from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Gateway Technical College SC Johnson iMET Center, 2320 Renaissance Blvd., Sturtevant. Representatives from the company will be on hand to provide […]
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Molina Healthcare to co-host Community Baby Shower for more than 100 Racine mothers
RACINE — Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin (“Molina”) will join community partners in supporting new and expectant mothers in southeast Wisconsin with a community baby shower. As a co-sponsor of the Racine Community Baby Shower, Molina will distribute newborn onesies, baby bottles and a limited number of diaper bags. Participants can also receive blood pressure checks, […]
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Free chainsaw demonstration at River Bend Nature Center on June 24 welcomes the public
RACINE COUNTY — The public is welcome to attend a free and informative chainsaw demonstration at River Bend Nature Center, 3600 N. Green Bay Road, on June 24. Using a chainsaw can be a difficult and dangerous task, but Aaron Schauer, an Instructor and Program Director of the Arboriculture and Urban Forestry program at Gateway […]
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Gun violence victim gets surprise graduation ceremony in hospital room
RACINE — Just days before what was meant to be Davion Robinson’s graduation day, he became a victim of gun violence. The senior had the intent to walk across the stage at Case High School, 7345 Washington Ave., with his fellow graduating class on June 2, but admission to the Trauma Center at Froedtert & the […]
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High School Equivalency Diploma enrollment and $1,500 scholarship event this Saturday in Racine
RACINE — The City of Racine is hosting a 5.09 High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) event to recruit and enroll interested individuals for classes that begin on May 30, 2023. Those interested in obtaining their HSED are invited to attend this City-sponsored event. The HSED program is an opportunity to earn a degree that is […]
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10 Earth Day events happening in Racine and Kenosha Counties
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — Each year, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 as a way to bring attention to the environment and also as a way for people to invest in the planet. There is no better place to get involved in Earth Day activities than the state the holiday was founded in. That’s […]
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‘Celebrate Earth Day’ in its 15th year at Gateway Technical College
“Celebrate Earth Day,” an annual free event through Gateway Technical College in celebration of Earth Day, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2023. This event shines a spotlight on the environment with events that appeal to all ages. These hands-on activities will bring information as well as […]
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CANCELED: EcoFest Racine returns on March 25
Visitors to EcoFest 2023 may drop off electronics for recycling. The annual celebration of earth and sustainability will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday (March 25) at Gateway Technical College, Lake Building, 1001 Main St. – UPDATE: Due to the weather, EcoFest has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. According […]
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Theresa Marie Gergen, 62, had the purest heart of gold
Obituary for Theresa Marie Gergen Theresa Marie Gergen, 62, of Racine, Wis., passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Feb. 27, 2023. Born on Sept. 29, 1960, she was the last born, only daughter of Audrey and Charles T. May. Growing up in a ranch home, Theresa was Charles’ “girl,” and she spent a lot of […]
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Housing panel: Better policy needed, yet reasons for hope
RACINE — Housing insecurity is a big problem locally, yet panelists at a Monday evening forum here also expressed reasons for hope. “Bringing Home Justice – The Housing Crisis in Racine County” was a 90-minute panel discussion sponsored by Opening Our Hearts and Minds to End Racism. Panelists were: Grant Buenger, Racine Habitat for Humanity […]
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Gateway District, Campus Ambassadors named for 2023
Gateway Technical College has named its District and Campus Ambassadors for the 2023-24 school year. The District Ambassador serves as the student voice of Gateway Technical College to the Kenosha, Racine and Walworth County communities. They also attend public events for the college for speaking engagements. Students who are nominated for this honor display outstanding […]