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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Holiday parade season is here!
The holiday parade season kicks off in Racine County on Saturday. This November weekend also brings fun for the kids, brassy music and a Veterans Day remembrance. Come along with Real Racine. It’s Downtown. Head to Downtown Racine late Saturday afternoon for the 17th Annual Holiday Parade and Community Tree Lighting Ceremony. The fun starts […]
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Dennis Krueger Displayed A Keen Sense Of Humor
Surrounded by his loving family, Dennis L. Krueger, 67, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Racine on April 5, 1951, son of the late Richard A. Krueger and Florence “Penny” (Nee: Clark) Bero. In his younger years he enjoyed camping at and being a staff member at Camp […]
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Jeff Suhr Enjoyed The Outdoors
Jeffrey Mark Suhr, 56, passed away at home on Friday. He was born in Wisconsin Rapids on February 25, 1961, and is the son of Gary and Joan (Nee:Ackley) Suhr. Jeff graduated from William Horlick High School “Class of 1979”. He joined Racine Telecable in 1981 (now Spectrum) and was employed there for 35 years […]
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Kenny Morrall Marched With The Racine Kilties
Kenneth Brown Morrall, “Kenny”, 65, passed away on Sunday at Froedtert Memorial Hospital following a long battle with kidney disease. He was born at Great Lakes Naval Base on October 22, 1952, and was the son of the late Frank and Betty (Nee: Brown) Morrall. Ken graduated from William Horlick High School, “Class of 1970.” […]
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Homer Nichols Enjoyed Hard Work
Homer E. Nichols Jr., 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Ascension All Saints Hospital. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 8, 1948, and was the son of the late Homer and Thelma (Nee: Norris) Nichols. Homer owned and operated with his sons, Homeworks, a remodeling company for over thirty years. […]
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A sweet weekend ahead
Learn about sweet maple sugar, catch some music, visit craft fairs and learn about 15 minutes of fame, all in Racine County this weekend. Come along with Real Racine. Sweetness from the trees. Learn first-hand how maple sugar comes from trees starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at River Bend Nature Center, 3600 N Green Bay […]
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Obituary: Aaron Thomas Ludwig Converse Never Judged
Aaron Thomas Ludwig Converse died suddenly and unexpectedly in Madison, WI on Sunday at the age of 26. Aaron is survived by his parents Amy Ludwig Neeley and Tim Neeley of Plano, TX, brother Blake Neeley and his wife Sarah and their daughters Andrea and Ivy of Erie, CO; aunts and uncles Lyn Ludwig Johnson and […]
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Obituary: Martha Smercheck Was An Excellent Cook
Martha F. Smerchek, 95, passed away Friday. Martha was born in Vladivistock, Russia on Oct. 22, 1920, daughter of the late Frank and Olga (Nee: Chemichoff) Prochazka and came to the United States at the age of four. On Dec. 2, 1944 at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church she was united in marriage to Roland […]
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Vegas comes to Racine – and more!
It’s a fine weekend to take in some art, enjoy music or try your luck – all in Racine County. Real Racine has some great ideas for you. What happens in Vegas. The Racine Founders Rotary Club invites you to an evening of Las Vegas-style entertainment at Vegas Night from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday […]
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Your Valentine’s weekend is here
This Valentine’s weekend in Racine County has lots of entertainment options including live music, art and even an exotic dinner with exotic animals. Come along with Real Racine. A jazzy evening. What better way to spend an evening then with Davina and the Vagabonds? This Twin Cities-based band specializes in New Orleans jazz and blues […]