What started as a Thanksgiving tradition has now branched out to another holiday. “Dan and Ray Rendering Thanks” will be hosting their very first community Easter meal giveaway on April 3, 2021. Dan Johnson and Ray Stibeck joined forced 11 years ago to serve the Racine area with a free Thanksgiving meal as a way […]
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Santa in a Shoebox
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Right? Tis the Season for gift giving, cookie baking, and spreading cheer. One particular event is all about making the holidays special for those in need. The local organization Santa in a Shoebox has become a holiday tradition to many families across Southeastern Wisconsin. Boxes are filled […]
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Face mask competition entries
State Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) kicked off the Racine County Eye face mask competition. “Racine, it is time to #MaskUp. Consider this the beginning of an unofficial contest for the coolest mask and outfit combo in Racine. Here are the submissions from me and my boyfriend” says Greta’s Facebook status. From all ages and backgrounds, […]
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5 Ways to Safely Enjoy the Wisconsin State Fair
When August rolls around, the Wisconsin State Fair kicks off. The Wisconsin State Fair is typically held in West Allis, Wisconsin. The drive isn’t too far from Racine, and is definitely worth the fun. The Fair we all know and love is more than just a fair. The Wisconsin State Fair is about tradition and […]
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Business Spotlight: Sap-Sap Laotian BBQ
Sap-Sap, a restaurant that features Laotian BBQ, is your ticket to food heaven. A pop-up restaurant, located at The Branch at 1501 offering Laotian cuisine is Sap-Sap. The company name, Sap-Sap means “Delicious, Delicious.” Owner, Alex Hanesakda lives to share his family’s story through his business. Back in Asia, their journey started. Alex’s father fought […]
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Face Mask Competition
Greta and her boyfriend showing off their matching t-shirts and masks. The inspiration behind the Racine County Eye Face Mask competition came from Racine’s very own, Greta Neubauer. She is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the city of Racine and eastern Racine County. “Racine, it is time to #MaskUp. Consider this the […]
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Stuff the Squad for Racine County Food Bank
Neighbors from across the greater Racine area are invited to help the Racine County Food Bank fill its shelves with a Stuff the Squad event at Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at The Pig, 5201 Washington Avenue, shoppers will have the opportunity to buy $5 and $10 pre-made bags […]
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8th Annual Santa in a Shoebox Underway, Expands to Kenosha
It’s official: the 8th annual Santa in a Shoebox is in full effect, and for the first time, will also benefit neighbors in Kenosha. Founder Diana Higgenbottom made the announcement Oct. 29 on the event’s Facebook page. “The GOOD news is, Santa in a Shoebox is expanding into Kenosha!!” she wrote. This is eighth year […]
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2016 Lakeside Bike Parade Puts on a Show
Kids of all ages – big and small, short and tall – put on a show Monday night during the Lakeside bike parade. Adult volunteers gathered at the Mount Pleasant Police Department’s Lakeside COP house near 23rd and Mead streets to help neighborhood children decorate their bikes with streamers, boas, flags, ribbons, pinwheels and more. Then, […]
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EYE Spy Game: Week 4
Dear Spies, Thanks for visiting the EYE Spy page. Your mission — if you choose to accept it — is to find the missing Racine County Eye medallion. If you succeed and are the first to find the medallion, you will win prizes from our fabulous advertisers who have so graciously agreed to be our “agents-of-influence.” […]
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Free Fruit at Piggly Wiggly for Kids Shopping with Parents
Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly is offering free fruit to children who accompany their parents grocery shopping. The fruit stand is positioned at the front of the store with a sign that spells out the simple rules: one free piece of fruit from the selection for kids 13 and under. Malicki made sure to note that all […]
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2 Accused Shoplifters Land in Hospital
Mount Pleasant police and rescue crews from South Shore Fire Department were called to Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly Thursday for two shoplifting incidents that ended with suspects going to the hospital. Store security told Racine County Eye that two people were caught in two separate incidents trying to steal merchandise from Piggly Wiggly, 5201 Washington Avenue. […]
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Police: Woman Turns Herself In After Stealing 26 Steaks
Mount Pleasant police say a 53-year-old Racine woman stole 26 steaks from Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly on Washington Avenue and then tried to turn herself in at the Racine County Jail. Barbara Kile was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count of retail theft. If convicted, she faces up to 3-1/2 years […]
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Chick-Fil-A Under Construction on Washington Ave.
Chick-Fil-A is officially under construction. The restaurant is expected to open early next year in the 5200 block of Washington Avenue in front of Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly and Xperience Fitness. This is only the fourth stand-alone restaurant in Wisconsin. The current restaurant inside Regency Mall is not expected to close.
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Demo for the Dogs Raises Thousands for HOPE Safehouse
A big, white sedan affixed with dozens of logos from local businesses and sporting a V8 under the hood smashed and got mashed Sunday afternoon in order to raise thousands of dollars for a local animal rescue and shelter. Demo for the Dogs was a fundraiser for H.O.P.E. Safehouse led by Ralph Malicki, owner of Malicki’s […]
