A Racine, Wisconsin, native serves at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville located in Jacksonville, Florida. Petty Officer 1st Class Derek Olsen joined the Navy 11 years ago. Today, Olsen serves as a master-at-arms. “I was upset about 9/11,” said Olsen. “When I was finally able to join, I checked out other branches, and the Navy […]
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Park Defeats Case in Soccer Season Opener
The Southeast Conference teams, Racine Park and Racine Case, started their women’s soccer season on May 4, 2021, at Pritchard Park. This was the first game for both teams at the new SC Johnson Pritchard Park Sports Complex. However, attendance was limited due to COVID-19; nonetheless, a great game to kick off the season. The […]
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Educator of the Week: Nancy Gibson
Educator, Nancy Gibson’s classroom is nothing like other learning environments. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic causing multiple changes within the educational system, she has found a way to connect with students. The spotlight is on Gibson, as we honor her as the Racine County Eye Educator of the Week. Gibson is a theater educator and […]
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Teen-made marijuana brownies land girl in emergency room, DA says
Two students from J.I. Case High School were charged Tuesday by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office after the made marijuana brownies. After a friend ate one of the brownies, she had an adverse reaction and had to be taken to the emergency room. Both teens – the one who made the brownies and the […]
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Kayla Smith Asked The World To Be A Kinder Place
Kayla Rae Smith, 19, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday after a brief illness. Kayla was born on June 10, 1998 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky along with her twin sister, Taylor Susanne Smith. Kayla attended Edison and Sandusky schools, and graduated from JI Case High School “Class of 2016”. Kayla was a compassionate, […]
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Gregory Braun Enjoyed Long Rides On His Harley
Gregory Thomas Braun, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday. He was born in Racine on September 26, 1968, the son of Gerald and Susan (Nee: Lizdas) Braun. Greg graduated from J.I. Case High School “Class of 1986”. On July 15, 1989, he was united in marriage to Bobbie Ann Placencia and they were blessed with two […]
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Jesus “Jesse” Cruz Had A Passion For Music
Jesus “Jesse” Cruz, 63, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. He was born in Racine, on February 17, 1954, and was the son of Domingo and Delia (Nee: Saenz) Cruz. Jesse was a graduate of J.I. Case High School. For the past ten years he was employed by […]
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Anne Sanner Enjoyed Playing Guitar And The Arts
Anne M. Sanner, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday. Anne was born in Decatur, Illinois on January 8, 1960, and was the daughter of the late Bernard and Patricia (nee: Connolly) Sanner. Anne graduated from J.I. Case High School “Class of 1978”. She was employed with World Pac for the past twelve years. A very […]
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Maricella Chairez Had Passion for the Arts
Maricella H. Chairez, 16, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 11, 2017. Maricella was born in Racine on March 24, 2001, and was the daughter of Cynthia Casillas. Maricella was currently a student at J.I. Case High School. She had a passion for art, music, writing and loved playing volleyball. She will be dearly missed […]
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Steve Raymond Was A Gentle Soul
Steven Raymond Jeconiah Avila, 40, passed away from respiratory failure after a short but courageous battle with intestinal cancer on Monday, November 20, 2017. Steven was born on February, 28, 1977, and was the son of Raymond and Delia (Nee: Rodriguez) Avila. Steven attended Racine County Opportunity Center, Wadewitz Elementary School, Gilmore Middle School and […]
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James “Uncle Jim” Wiley Always Had A Smile Ready
James Mark Wiley, 67, passed away June 30th at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend, Wisconsin surrounded by his family. James was born in Racine on February 5, 1950, and was preceded in death by his Father Harold Wiley and Mother Leone (Dolly) (nee: Clark) Wiley. His ever-present smile and positive outlook will be missed […]
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Obituary: John Beckett Had An Infectious Laugh
John Edward Beckett Jr, age 62, passed away unexpectedly after complications from surgery on Wednesday in Ft. Myers, Florida. Many loved ones traveled from Wisconsin to be by John’s side in his final days. He was born in Racine, WI, July 16, 1954, son of the late John and Dolores (Nee:Becraft) Beckett. John graduated from J.I. […]
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Empty The Bucket Food Drive Challenge Winners Named
J.C. Case High School, the REAL School and St. Lucy Parish School were named the winners in SC Johnson’s Empty the Bucket food drive challenge on Friday. In total, Racine-area schools brought 30,000 pounds of food, which will go to the Racine County Food Bank. In turn, the food bank will be able to give […]
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Racine Unified Spends $1.8 Million On Three Properties
The Racine Unified School District bought three properties last week totaling about $1.8 million. Two of the projects don’t have a defined use, but they allow the district the opportunity to grow areas near existing schools. The district rented one of the buildings, but now owns it because it was cheaper than renting it. They […]
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Excellence in Racine: How Case Eagles Will Soar
Various members of the J.I. Case Eagles student body recently participated in a video where they announced plans for their future. Racine Unified Superintendent Lolli Haws presented the video to the Board of Education earlier this month to highlight some of the work being done at the District’s three biggest high schools; Case, William Horlick […]
