RACINE COUNTY — The Summer Youth Employment Program saw 109 young people complete the initiative through August in Racine County. The program, now in its third year, has become a cornerstone initiative as a part of Racine County’s efforts to support and uplift the youth throughout the county. The Youth Employment Program aims to improve outcomes […]
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RKC Third Coast: Racine native helps launch 2 new soccer teams
For Racine native Brian Zikowski, the question wasn’t if he would remain connected with soccer, but when and how. Earlier this year, Zikowski joined forces with two long-time friends in the game – Wayne Howard and Ivan Petrovic – to answer both of those questions. RKC Third Coast women’s soccer team in a huddle. – […]
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SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center opens season May 27 fully staffed
RACINE — The SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center, 2800 Ohio St., is set to open for the 2023 season on Saturday, May 27. The facility’s new management – Racine County – promises to have enough lifeguards and other staff in place to be open regular hours all summer long. The center, which includes a lap […]
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Pritchard Park pickleball courts grand opening set for Oct. 19
RACINE – A grand opening and dedication ceremony for the county’s newest public pickleball courts is set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St. Community members are invited to see the new facility and bring along their paddles and balls for a friendly game after the event. No registration is necessary. The […]
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‘Back 2 School – For teens, by teens’ happening Sept. 10
Higher Expectations for Racine County, a nonprofit in Racine County, is hosting a Back 2 School event for teenagers in Racine County. The event is being put on by a group of teens from Racine County in conjunction with Higher Expectations for Racine County. The Back 2 School event will take place on Sept. 10, […]
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YMCA gets outside support to boost lifeguard pay, benefits for SCJ Community Aquatic Center
RACINE – The Racine Family YMCA is boosting the pay and benefits for lifeguards at the SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center. The facility, located in Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St., has been closed for much of the summer because of ongoing staffing shortages. A lifeguard shortage has sharply cut the operating hours at the SC […]