María José Castillo Venegas earned the title of Miss Racine 2022 on Saturday, November 20 at Preservation Hall, 240 Lake Ave., in Downtown Racine. The 23-year-old graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Parkside in 2020. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Applied Mathematics. Currently, she is employed as a Formula Chemist at […]
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Racine woman to compete for the title of Miss America
Jennifer Schmidt, of Racine, is just one step away from becoming the new Miss America.“We have a saying,” said Schmidt. “You have a better chance of having a son play in the Super Bowl than you do having a daughter compete in the Miss America competition.” Schmidt beat those odds, along with 21 other competitors, […]
Hometown Hero: Sophia Karegeannes
Sophia Karegeannes wears many hats, including a crown. The Racine County Eye Hometown Hero of the week is a future nurse, Miss Racine 2020, a reading tutor, CNA, and active community member. During National Nursing Week, we honor her commitment to the healthcare field and the Racine community. Photo Credit: Denise Watrous Karegeannes is a […]
Local Resident Raises Funds for Food Industry Workers
Local businesses, bartenders, and servers are being hit hard by COVID-19. Their work has drastically changed because of the precautionary measures and effects of the pandemic. Businesses have shut down, reduced hours, and transitioned to contact-less services. Incomes are no longer steady. Employees are facing uncertainty. But, there is hope. Raising Funds for Racine Racine […]
3 Food Drive Events in Racine
There are 3 food drive events taking place in Racine in honor of Thanksgiving .These events aim to help those in need during this season of life. Thanksgiving is a time to share gratitude, embrace where you are in life, and give back to those in need. You can help serve the community of Racine […]