RACINE – Diane Valencia and Maria Maldonado Retana of Racine will be among thousands of people expected this Saturday (June 18) at the Poor People’s Campaign Moral March to Washington, DC. Valencia is a long-time local community activist. Maldonado Retana, now a legal US resident, will represent immigrants who have to depend upon the goodwill of […]
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March Forth to Earth Day: The Impact of the Pipeline on Mother Earth; Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
The March Forth to Earth Day project, an Environmental Conservation Organization, started on March 4th, 2022. Rallies in various cities across Wisconsin kicked off a movement for the Earth and our future. Wisconsin activists and environmentalists have participated in eight consecutive weeks of activism focused on climate change. The project will conclude on Earth Day, […]
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Environmental Activists To ‘March Forth for Earth Day’
RACINE – Local activists and environmentalists will gather Friday for the first in a series of events to “March Forth to Earth Day.” The event, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cesar Chavez Center, 2221 Douglas Ave., will focus on halting the re-construction of Enbridge Line 5, a 68-year-old pipeline that carries crude oil, […]
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Gerald “Jerry” Cross Was A Minister, Photographer, Writer, and Film Maker
Gerald M. Cross, “Jerry”, 87, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday following a battle with ALS. He was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on August 10, 1930, the son of the late T.M. and Frances (Nee: Churchill) Cross. Jerry graduated from Iowa State University and went on to Garrett Seminary where […]
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Look for searchlights and shopping this weekend
It’s a great weekend to get your holiday shopping started! You’re invited to take in special shopping events all over Racine County – from east to west. Real Racine has you covered. Follow the lights. The searchlights will shine bright in Downtown Burlington for Light Up the Night from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. You’re […]
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Ralph Matheus Had A Passion For Art
Ralph H. Matheus, 96, passed away on Sunday at Ridgewood Care Center. Ralph was born in Milwaukee on October 14, 1921, and was the son of the late Paul and Marie (Nee: Doman) Matheus. He proudly served in the United States Army. On October 29, 1950 he was united in marriage to Alice Hessler who […]
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Obituary: Robert “Rob” Gannon Worked In Restaurant Industry
With his wife by his side, Robert “Rob” B. Gannon, 66, passed away Monday. Rob was born on January 28, 1951, and was the son of the late Charles and Virginia (Nee: Weber) Gannon. On June 14, 2002 he was united in marriage to Nancy “Niiti” L. Aste. He was employed in the restaurant industry […]
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Racine Remembers: The Women’s Club of Racine
When the Women’s Club of Racine celebrated 100 years of service in 1996 several club members compiled and published a detailed club history. The following is excerpted from that history: In 1894, a group of women were invited to a tea to meet a New York woman, a guest of the wife of the proprietor […]
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Obituary: June Pomaville Enjoyed Knitting And Crocheting
June A. Pomaville, age 77, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at her residence. June was born in Algoma, WI, September 22, 1939, daughter of the late Gilbert and Dorothy (Nee: Nelson) Schmidt. On April 23, 1960 she was united in marriage to Michael R. Pomavile who preceded her in death, December 21, 1986. She […]
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Obituary: Margaret Morrison Lukow Well Known Racine Artist
Surrounded by her loving family, Margaret Morrison Lukow, 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 Sept. 26, 1933, to Harry and Louise (née: Knobel) Morrison. Maggie attended Purdue University, where she became a life loyal Alpha […]
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Racine County Open House Reconnects Residents
Gilbert Knapp may have founded Racine, but Reuben M. Norton was the first mayor and city administrator Tom Friedel can tell you that for many years the position only had a one year term. During the Racine County Open House held Saturday, you could re-discover all sorts of Racine County gems as visitors could travel to […]