Laura Gillespie, a Waterford resident, takes a creative twist with her family farm and floral business. She had a seed of inspiration and is now growing a business from it. Circus Seed Flowers, 28527 Washington Avenue. Gillespie sustainably grows perennials, annuals, biennial flowers, and herbs on her farm. Before this farm became a business in 2020, […]
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Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
One Injured In Rollover Crash
MOUNT PLEASANT – One person was injured in a two-vehicle rollover collision at 16th Street and Oakes Road here Tuesday afternoon. Mount Pleasant Police and the South Shore Fire Department were called about 5:14 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a crash that included a vehicle that had completely rolled over. The collision involved a […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Check Out These Racine-Area Pizza Places
It’s Super Bowl Sunday! And we’ve got you covered with this business directory listing page, which features eastern Racine County pizza places. Eastern Racine County Pizza Places Bernie’s Pizza, 1238 Lathrop Ave. Buona Vita Pizzeria Restaurant, 3701 Durand Ave. Chubbies Pizzaria & Sandwich Shop, 619 High St. Chuck E. Cheese’s, 5612 Durand Ave. DeRangos Pizza […]
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Claim Your Free Business Directory Listing
We love supporting local businesses and we’re offering free starter directory listings for businesses, churches and civic groups. Or consider upgrading to one of our paid tiers, which allows your organization or business to get found. So why would you want to do this? Connect with your customer when they are thinking of buying. How […]
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UPDATE: Racine Man Dead Following Shooting
UPDATE: Racine Police have confirmed that Joey Torres, 36, the victim in this shooting has died. No suspects are in custody at this time. The case has now been ruled a homicide. ORIGINAL STORY: A 36-year-old man has been hospitalized after he was shot in the 1600 block of Holmes Avenue at 1:59 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. […]
Posted inPolice and fire
Crime of the Week: Burglary at Meadowbrook Country Club
Mount Pleasant police are asking for the public’s help finding the suspect(s) who broke into the Meadowbrook Country Club overnight September 7. According to a release from Crime Stoppers of Racine County, officers were called to Meadowbrook, 2149 N. Green Bay Road, for a burglary that occurred between 2:15 and 2:45 a.m. Sept. 7. The […]
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Seized Dogs Being Returned to Lucky Mutts Rescue
The 22 dogs seized from a Racine couple last week are being returned to the dog rescue where the woman served as president. Terry Bogard, 63, and Heather Jensen, 33, were charged last week with 26 misdemeanor counts of mistreating animals — intentional or negligent violation. If convicted on all charges, the couple faces up […]
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Child Struck by Car, Taken by Flight for Life
A young boy was hit by a car shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday the 200 block of Ohio Street near Westway Avenue just north of Lockwood Park. According to a press release from the Racine Police Department, a 7-year-old was struck by a car at 5:53 p.m. Sources tell Racine County Eye the child is a boy […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Obituary: Margaret ‘Peg’ Lukow, Local Artist Loved Family, Cheesecake
Surrounded by her loving family, Margaret Morrison Lukow, age 82, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016, at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Margaret—known to many as Peg or Maggie—was born in Evanston, Illinois, on September 26, 1933, to Harry and Louise (née: Knobel) Morrison. Maggie attended Purdue University, where she became a life loyal Alpha Chi […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community
Father-Daughter Band Takes Stage at St. Ed’s Fall Festival
Rebecca Famularo knows that breaking into the music industry is a long shot – and she would certainly welcome the opportunity – but playing with her dad in the band, Rebecca and the Grey Notes, is far from a second-place finish. “It would be ideal to get into the music industry but it’s tough to […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Obituary: Former Democratic Party Chair James Fetek
Attorney James J. Fetek, 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday September 9, 2016. Born on November 2, 1932, Fetek was the son of the late James F. and Adeline (Nee:Tepley) Fetek. Jim graduated in 1951 from William Horlick High School, where in 1976 he was the featured commencement speaker, and in 2007 was named […]
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Police: Well-Known Drug Dealer Refuses to Go to Court
Racine police say a 53-year-old man who is known as a cocaine and heroin dealer is back behind bars but refuses to go to court for his initial appearance. Glenter Banks, of Racine, was scheduled to officially face charges Thursday in Racine County Circuit Court of one felony count each of cocaine possession and heroin possession, both […]
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Obituary: Yvonne Godard Loved Spending Time with Family
Surrounded by her loving family, Yvonne C. Godard, 84, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at her residence. Yvonne was born in LaCrosse, WI, October 15, 1931, daughter of the late Peter and Estella (Nee: Harnisch) Bicha. On September 5, 1953, she was united in marriage to Robert D. Godard who preceded her in death, January 19, 1994. […]
Posted inGovernment
Local Reps Slam Lack of Funding to Finish I-94 Expansion
After Governor Scott Walker revealed this week the elimination of funding for the next two years to continue work on the I-94 expansion project, local elected officials from both sides of the aisle released statements slamming the decision. The I-94 project is a multi-year, $1.7 billion expansion of the expressway between downtown Milwaukee and the Illinois […]
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BREAKING: St. Catherine’s High School Evacuated
Racine Police have evacuated St. Catherine’s High School for what the school said is due to “safety concerns,” according to preliminary reports. Parents received the following text at 2:25 p.m.: “Due to a safety concern, the school has been evacuated. Please pick up your student immediately from Aquin yard, across the street from the school. […]