RACINE- The former historic Horlick Manufacturing site is under renovation. The first renovated building at Belle City Square will soon open. The Belle City Square is a 16-acre site along Northwestern Avenue. The first apartment building’s name was officially announced today. Developed by J. Jeffers & Company, the City of Racine supported the renovation through […]
Tag: Horlick High School
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Former Volunteer Coach Accused Of Child Sex Crimes
RACINE – A former volunteer wrestling coach at Horlick High School has been charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office in a 27-count complaint related to child sex crimes. Benigno Q. Velasquez, 60, of Racine, made an initial court appearance on Wednesday where cash bond was set at $25,000, according to online court records. […]
Posted inLocal news, Schools
RUSD Announces High School Graduation Sites, Dates
RACINE – The Racine Unified School District (RUSD) has announced high school graduation dates and locations. Each graduate will be allowed two (2) guests. Additional details will be shared by each high school, according to the RUSD Facebook page here. Here are the graduation plans for the RUSD high schools: Academies of Racine – Horlick […]
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Hometown Hero: Mary Milligan
Hometown Hero, Mary Milligan found the utmost joy in serving others, even during their most vulnerable moments. When patients were suffering, Respiratory Therapist, Milligan was their beacon of hope. After working countless months treating patients with COVID-19, she contracted the virus. Even as someone diagnosed with Asthma and Diabetes, she chose to continue working with […]
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Horlick High School Confederate soldier mascot removal petition circulates
RACINE, WI — Racine Horlick High School has had a Confederate soldier mascot for more than 70 years, and a petition is circulating to get the mascot changed. Former Horlick High School student Shannon Campion has started a petition on Change.org to throw the Horlick Rebel — a scarlet-and-gray-clad confederate soldier — into the dustbin […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Health, Local news
Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing This Week at Horlick High School
A drive-thru community COVID-19 testing site, operated by the Wisconsin National Guard, will be held at Horlick High School, 2119 Rapids Drive. The site will operate from Monday through Friday and testing will be available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Any individual aged 5 years old and older are welcome to get […]
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Junior League of Racine Announces 2019 Volunteerism in the Racine Community Scholarship Winner
Talia Brach, a Horlick High School graduate, has been named the 2019 Junior League of Racine Volunteerism in the Racine Community scholarship winner for her commitment to a wide variety of organizations throughout Racine County. Talia has served as the chair of her school’s blood drive for three years, is a member of Horlick’s National […]
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RUSD esports Team Competes at State Competition
RUSD’s esports teams competed at the state tournament in Fond du Lac this past weekend. They didn’t take home any state titles but Horlick’s Overwatch team placed 2nd while two Park High School students made it to the Final Four for Super Smash Bros. Case High School’s League of Legends team also made it to […]
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Pasta, Coffee, Barriers to Employment and Puppies: Tis’ the Season
Keep up to date with your favorite businesses, learn about events and special deals at The Buzz, Racine County Eye’s newest twice-weekly column. Business Spotlight Thinking of starting a new business or own a start-up? A number of businesses used to use Launch Box, a business incubator located at Gateway Technical College. But it will […]
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Vote for Horlick High’s Brian Fletcher in the Most Valuable Coach contest!
Today, U.S. Cellular announced the Final 15 coaches in its Most Valuable Coach program, which includes Brian Fletcher of Horlick High School in Racine. Each of the Final 15 coaches will receive a $5,000 donation for their school at a pep rally at the school. Coach Fletcher’s event is THIS FRIDAY, beginning at 2 p.m. at Horlick […]
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Martha Ross used her skills to help her community
Martha Ross, 79, passed away on Thursday, September 13, at St. Paul, Minnesota. Martha “Mot” was born in New Albany, Mississippi to Homer and Annie Jones in 1939. She came to Racine in 1948. After graduating from Horlick High School, she attended a few years of college and eventually became employed by Case New Holland […]
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Bill Infusino known to help out those in need
William Anthony Infusino, “Bill”, 68, passed away on Friday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. He was born in Racine on October 10, 1949, the son of the late George and Mary (Nee; Rende) Infusino. Bill graduated from William Horlick High School “Class of 1967”. On June 13, 1970, at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church he […]
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Opinion: Nominate Horlick Football Coach Brian Fletcher for most valuable coach
The best coaches do more than just coach, they connect to the good in their players and inspire their communities. From elementary school to high school, the most valuable coaches are the bright lights that bring communities together with meaningful connections. U.S. Cellular empowers their efforts by connecting these coaches to the resources they need […]
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Keith Tschumper was a man of strong faith
On September 4, 2018, Keith E. Tschumper, beloved husband to Carole, loving father to Andrew Tschumper and RaeAnn Tschumper Fox and precious grandfather to Taylor Tschumper, Dylan and Kylie Fox was raised up to be with our heavenly father. Keith was born to Grace and Allen Tschumper on February 18, 1935 in Winona, Minnesota. He […]
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Ruben Carreno Proudly Served In The U.S. Marines
Ruben Carreno, 87, passed away on Thursday August 2, 2018. Ruben was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 11, 1930, the son of the late Jesus and Angeline (nee: Rodrigues) Carreno. He graduated from William Horlick High School “Class of 1948”. Following graduation, Ruben proudly served in the United States Marines. Ruben was the produce […]
