Racine County, WI – The 2021 Greater Racine County (GRC) Virtual Talent Summit, hosted by Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), is scheduled for February 4. This year’s event will focus on best practices and topics important to Racine County’s human resource professionals and business leaders. The GRC Virtual Talent Summit will offer practical insights […]
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Facing foreclosure seminar set for Jan. 16
Patrick Vandenberg and Carol Hawes, of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. The Carol Hawes Signature Team of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services is offering a free Facing Foreclosure Seminar: Put fear on the back burner while you move forward with confidence and wisdom. Learn all about the foreclosure process, find solutions you might not know about, and avoid common pitfalls. […]
Racine City Leaders Oppose Youth Facility Site Selection
RACINE – City of Racine leaders, including Mayor Cory Mason and a majority of the Racine Common Council, have gone on record in opposition to the proposed location of a youth detention facility within the city limits. In a letter to Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave and the Racine County Board issued Monday, the city […]
Accidents Close I-94/41 Sunday Morning
YORKVILLE – Traffic accidents blamed on icy conditions and careless driving closed southbound lanes of Interstate 94/41 and damaged a Racine County Sheriff’s Office squad here Sunday morning. Deputies responded to a car-versus-semi collision on I-94/41 near Highway 20. There were no injuries reported in the initial crash. A second accident in the same area […]
Racine County Sheriff’s Office Staff Raise $4,700 for the Women’s Resource Center
During October, November, and December 2020, over 60 members of the Racine County Sheriff’s Office Staff participated to raise money for the Women’s Resource Center in Racine. For a $75 donation, deputies and corrections officers were authorized to grow a beard which is normally prohibited. Several participants donated over the required $75. On Monday, Sheriff […]
Walsh’s passion for small business landed RCEDC newest loan officer
Racine County – The Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) is proud to welcome Wesley Walsh as the newest member of their financial specialty area, Business Lending Partners (BLP). “Because of the historically low-interest rates on the loan programs we offer, 2020 has been one of the busiest years for our lending team,” said Jenny […]
18 accidents reported over single night in Racine County
FILE PHOTO RACINE COUNTY ⏤ County officials reported 18 accidents on Interstate 41 in Racine County Saturday night into Sunday morning, with several deputies nearly hit. According to a release from the Racine County Sheriff’s Department, all of the accidents took place on the interstate between Highway KR and Highway K in the county. The […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Underway In Racine County; Public Asked To Be Patient
RACINE COUNTY – Planning has started for how the COVID-19 vaccine may eventually be distributed in Racine County, local officials reported Friday. However, details are few and residents are urged to be patient and continue to follow public health guidelines. The Central Racine County and City of Racine Public Health Departments, along with the Racine […]
Mount Pleasant man charged with sexual assault; held on prior charges
RACINE ⏤ The Racine County District Attorney’s office has charged a 20-year-old Mount Pleasant man with second-degree sexual assault. Adrian X. Ager faces charges of second-degree sexual assault of a child under age 16, possession of an illegal article by an inmate and disorderly conduct. In addition, Ager was charged with numerous other offenses based […]
Racine man facing 18 felony bail jumping counts for missing court-appointed drug testing dates
RACINE ⸺ The Racine County District Attorney’s office has charged a local man with 18 counts of felony bail jumping for missing court-appointed drug testing. When the man, Antonio Harris, 29, of Racine, did eventually show up for testing, his urine tested positive for methamphetamine. Harris faces 18 counts of felony bail jumping and seven […]
Burlington man facing separate felony cases for drug dealing, vehicle theft
FILE PHOTO RACINE COUNTY ⸺ A Burlington man faces felonies in two cases ⸺ one involving drug dealing and one involving vehicle theft. In the drug case, the Racine County District Attorney’s office has charged Julian M. Barler, 24, with two counts of manufacture/deliver THC (<= 200 grams), second or subsequent offense. Both charges resulted […]
Robin Vos
79th Speaker of the of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Robin Vos, shares what he is thankful for this Thanksgiving. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted businesses, families, healthcare workers, and Wisconsin in general. In the midst of a global pandemic, Vos shares what he is grateful for as a part of the Racine Gratitude Project. The […]
Jody Zirkelbach
While staying home is a priority these days, for some Racine County residents, it can get lonely. Zirkelbach, however, is in good company with her family and furry friends. She’s thankful for what she does have verse what she doesn’t have. Zirkelbach participates in the Racine County Eye Racine Gratitude Project by sharing a story […]
Ruth Ann Miller
Ruth Ann Miller is no stranger to hardships. She’s faced the loss of family members and currently dealing with the effects of COVID-19. However, Ruth Ann Miller is filled with love. Here is what she has to say about gratitude: Miller says, “On days where I am feeling low, grieving for my son, step-son, canine […]
David Maack
In a year where illness has been so prevalent in our lives, one Racine County resident is thankful for overcoming a serious condition he faced nearly 15 years ago. The Racine Gratitude Project shares stories like David Maack’s who is grateful for his faith, family, and his life. Other than COVID-19, people in Racine County […]