The Kiwanis Club of West Racine didn’t let the COVID-19 public health crisis get in the way of an annual Memorial Day tradition this year. For the past 24 years, club members, led by Mary Willmes and Barb Walker, have produced a public tribute to veterans as part of Racine’s annual Memorial Day parade. They’ve […]
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Memorial Day 2019: Closings and Events
This Monday is Memorial Day. In honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, all city and county government offices and courts will be closed, along with public libraries and schools. Emergency services will be running as usual; however, counter services will be closed. The following are local Memorial Day events in the area: Sturtevant […]
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Memorial Day weekend travelers asked to plan ahead, buckle up, be patient, and safe
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and its Division of State Patrol are asking Memorial Day weekend travelers to plan ahead, buckle up, expect slower traffic in work zones and along major travel corridors. Peak travel times are expected to occur between noon and 8 p.m. on Friday (May 24) and Monday (May 27). Construction […]
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Everything’s coming up chocolate this weekend!
Chocolate takes the spotlight this Memorial Day weekend – especially in Burlington (aka Chocolate City USA)! Real Racine also has the scoop on a big arts/craft show, a fun 5k and Memorial Day observances. Everything chocolate. This summer’s season of fun begins at Burlington ChocolateFest, an annual celebration of all things chocolate. The ChocolateFest grounds, […]
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Colorful, Chocolate-Filled Weekend Ahead
Hope you’re ready for a big, big holiday weekend in Racine County. Go color running, indulge in chocolate and enjoy live musical theater. Real Racine has you covered. Colorful, tropical fun. We’ve been waiting a year – now the wait is almost over! The Color Run Racine returns to the lakefront starting at 9 a.m. […]
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Memorial Day 2015: Honoring Service and Sacrifice
In memoriam. We remember the service and sacrifice of so many. PFC Evan A. Bixler, December 24, 2006 KIA Hit, Iraq Marine CPL Richard J. Nelson KIA April 14, 2008 Anbar Province, Iraq SPC Eric J. Poelman. Killed by IED in Baghdad, Iraq on June 5, 2005 SGT Michael P. Scusa October 3, 2009 – […]
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Racine County Memorial Day Celebrations
From our friends at Real Racine: Veteran’s Memorial Day Parade in Burlington. 9 a.m. Monday (May 25). Starts at Kane and Edward streets and proceeds to Echo Park. Racine’s Memorial Day observance and parade. 10 a.m. Monday. Starts at West Boulevard and Washington Avenue and proceeds to Graceland Cemetery. West Lawn Memorial Park observance, 90th […]
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Who Do You Honor For Memorial Day?
It’s important to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, but not just on Memorial Day. Still, I always think of my dad, Hal Lockwood, on Memorial Day — but for a different reason than you might think. He’s the spry lookin’ fella in the photo on the left. And while […]
