MADISON — Mark Hertzberg, a long-time Racine photojournalist, has been named to the 2023 Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame. He will be honored at an induction awards banquet in Madison on Nov. 9, hosted by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association and the WNA Foundation. Mark Hertzberg – Hertzberg spent much of his 40-plus-year career at the […]
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Sassy: Wisconsin Humane Society featured pet for Sept. 13
This week’s featured pet from the Wisconsin Humane Society is Sassy. This little cutie weighs 21 pounds and can be shy meeting new people and nervous in new situations. Sassy is looking for a loving home that will give her the space and patience to acclimate on her own terms. Like all dogs at WHS, […]
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China: Wisconsin Humane Society featured pet for Sept. 6
This week’s featured pet from the Wisconsin Humane Society is China. This beautiful gal already weighs 70 pounds, and she can’t wait to take up space in your heart and home. Like all dogs at WHS, China has been spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. This gorgeous 8-month-old pup is available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane […]
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Carmella: Wisconsin Humane Society featured pet for Aug. 30
This week’s featured pet from the Wisconsin Humane Society is Carmella. Sweet Carmella weighs 51 pounds and can’t wait to make herself comfortable in her new home. Like all dogs at WHS, Carmella has been spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. This 7-year-old beauty is available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus. If you’re […]
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Union Grove Board meeting set Aug. 28
UNION GROVE, Wis. — The Village of Union Grove Board is getting ready for a comprehensive meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, August 28 at the Union Grove Municipal Center, 925 15th Avenue Covering a wide range of community topics, these discussions will include new ordinances, infrastructure improvements, and development planning. Key Agenda Points Ordinances and […]
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Racine Public Works and Services agenda highlights
The Racine Public Works and Services Committee will meet at 5: 30 p.m. Tuesday, August 29 at City Hall, 730 Washington Ave., in room 303. Racine Public Works agenda items Holiday parade set for Nov. 11 One of the key items involves a request by Mayor Mason for the city to grant right-of-way for the […]
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Racine Finance and Personnel Committee agenda
RACINE — The Finance and Personnel Committee is set to convene at 5:30 p.m. Monday, August 28 in City Hall, 730 Washington Avenue, in room 303. On the docket are substantial proposals, including an $18 million borrowing initiative for long-term capital projects, a developer’s agreement for a critical water main extension on 90th St., and […]
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Racine Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board to discuss key funding initiatives on Aug. 22
RACINE, Wis. — The City of Racine Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at 6 p.m. in Room 303 at City Hall. The meeting’s agenda, sponsored by Mayor Cory Mason, includes several key items for consideration. 1637 Packard St. project The board will consider a […]
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Moe: Wisconsin Humane Society featured pet for Aug. 16
This week’s featured pet from the Wisconsin Humane Society is Moe. This handsome guy is 12 pounds of pure love and he’ll make sure you know he wants to snuggle by giving you sweet headbutts. Like all cats at WHS, Moe has been neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped – plus, you get to name your own […]
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UPDATE: Demske praises library staff for giving 110% during transition
RACINE — The last couple of years have been a time of upheaval for staff at the Racine Public Library. The library was closed for a year during the pandemic, staff worked in a construction zone during a period of renovations, and in January a dispute over wages between employees and the library’s Board of […]
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Lincoln King Neighborhood plan leaves residents uneasy
RACINE — The Lincoln King Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan has left some residents a bit jittery as the Community Development Authority and the city begin buying properties and discussing eminent domain. Eminent domain statutes have historically been used to seize properties in predominantly Black communities such as Lincoln King to make room for development, so there […]
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Racine Founders Rotary Club to Host 3rd Annual Rotary in the Park
RACINE COUNTY — The Racine Founders Rotary Club will host the Third Annual Rotary in the Park from 3 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 12 at the Franksville Beer Garden, 9614 Northwestern Ave. The event is free to attend. For over a century, the club has focused on serving the Racine community and beyond through […]
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UPDATE: Assessing the damage to City Hall after weekend crash
RACINE — The city continues to assess the damage to City Hall after a 58-year-old man drove his Dodge Charger into the building on Saturday. The crash occurred on the south side, near Center Street. The Racine Fire Department extracted the man from the vehicle. He was taken to Milwaukee where he was reportedly […]
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Child care providers ‘are reeling’ as they wait for state to try again for financial support
It’s been a month since Wisconsin’s state budget took effect, without more than $300 million that providers and families had counted on to help sustain childcare services over the next two years. Ruth Schmidt, executive director, Wisconsin Early Childhood Association With the prospect of that continued support uncertain, “child care programs right now are reeling,” […]
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Academies of Racine earn EVERFI Empowered Seal for 2022-23 school year
RACINE — The Academies of Racine were implemented in middle schools throughout Racine Unified School District during the 2022-23 school year and just before the 2023-24 school year begins, the district was awarded an EVERFI Empowered Seal. With 17,862 students, the district was named the largest school district to earn the seal in the state […]