Bernice “Breezy” Corona is celebrating her 98th birthday today, Feb 6. Celebrating and having fun is nothing new to this Racine woman. While she may be nearing 100 years old, she still finds a way to make the most of life. Tina Jensen, Breezy’s daughter, explains that her mom got her nickname when she was […]
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Posted inCommunity, Non-Profits, Things To Do
Downtown Racine Corp’s Inaugural Onesie Bar Crawl is Jan. 22
RACINE – The Downtown Racine Corporation is hosting its first Onesie Bar Crawl on Saturday. Jan. 22. Beginning at 7 p.m., crawlers will enjoy live music and drink specials at more than 15 participating locations. InMoxicated is running a kickoff special for the evening’s event: Enjoy pizza and a mocktail for just $15 from 5 […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
Attic Fire Leaves Racine Home Uninhabitable, $90K in Damages
RACINE – An attic fire left a single-family home in the 700 block of Thirteenth Street uninhabitable here early Sunday. No one was injured. The Racine Fire Department (RFD) was called to the site shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday on a report of smoke coming from the eaves. Firefighters were able to awaken and evacuate […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Over Our Head Players soliciting playwriting contest scripts
Over Our Head Players (OOHP) is accepting submissions for the “2021 Snowdance® 10 Minute Comedy Festival,” now through November 1. “Snowdance®” entry is open to original 10-minute or shorter comedies for the stage. The OOHP Snowdance ensemble will perform winning entries in Winter 2021. Concluding each performance, audience members can vote for their favorite individual […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS
Meal Services in Racine
Meal services in Racine County are now available for residents. Due to COVID-19 changes may occur, but as of now, this is the current information to follow. Where are meal services happening in Racine? Look no further, follow this guide for times and locations. Use the Racine Meal Service Guide for access to meal services […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
Energy Assistance Program Accepting Applications
Racine – Residents facing financial struggles may be eligible for the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP), which provides assistance for heating costs, electric costs, and energy crisis situations. Operating with federal and state funding, the program provides assistance to households across the state to help lower the burden incurred with monthly energy costs. Residents […]
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Property Transfers: Racine Automotive Group sells
Over $23 million in property changed hands between July 13 and July 17, according to the Racine County Register of Deeds Office property transfer record. Transfers included Super 8 by Windham Racine hotel, Racine Automotive Group, and a large plot of farmland. The property occupied by Super 8 by Wyndham Racine hotel, 1150 Oakes Road, […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Government
Readers react to the face-covering ordinance
Racine residents have much to say about the City of Racine’s Common Council 8-7 decision to require masks in all public places. Some are pleased with this decision, while others not so much. The majority of people who commented on RCE’s announcement seem to not be in favor of the decision. They feel it will […]
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Property Transfers: July 6th through 10th
A little over $20 million in property changed hands between July 6 and July 10, according to the Racine County Register of Deeds Office property transfer record. Transfers included many single-family homes and the property once operated by J. Slotke Drywall & Construction. The property 29021 Elm Island Dr. once the home of J. Slotke […]
Posted inBusiness, CORONAVIRUS, Local news
Stores requiring face masks
In an attempt to reduce the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), many major retailers are requiring face masks to enter their stores – like Walmart and Kohl’s. The National Retail Federation views shopping in a store as a privilege, not a right. After Walmart’s decision, the NRF urged all retailers to adopt similar policies. Not long […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Things To Do
Racine County Urges Caution at County Parks for Holiday Weekend
Racine County is strongly urging all those visiting County parks over the July 4 holiday weekend to do so responsibly and practice strict social distancing to help limit the spread of COVID-19. “The COVID-19 pandemic is still a major threat to public health. It’s imperative that everyone do their part to protect themselves and their […]
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Mayor Mason Announces Initial Community Conversations in Police Reforms
On June 30, the City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason announced the first three community conversations on police reforms. In response to the murder of George Floyd, Mayor Mason announced a series of actions to reform the Racine Police Department to build trust, transparency, and accountability to the people they serve. One of those actions […]
Posted inCommunity, Environment
A little Earth Day history and how you can get involved
Earth Day is a day that millions of people across 193 countries partake in, but how did this all begin? What some may not know is that Wisconsin had an influential role in the development of Earth Day. Here’s how things unfolded decades ago. Wisconsin State Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day in 1970. He […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Jerome Paster Loved Fishing And Gardening
Jerome Paster, 41, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday at his residence. Jerome was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 18, 1976, and was the son of Jerry Paster and the late Mary Tracy. On September 9, 2005, he was united in marriage to Maria C. Moreno. Jerome was a warm, happy and friendly person who […]