Anthony S. Porcaro, age 99, passed away Tuesday at his residence. Anthony was born in Racine, September 14, 1917, son of the late Fiore “George” and Barbara (Nee: DeNotto) Porcaro. During World War II Anthony proudly served in the United States Army Air Force and was stationed in the Philippines. On May 15, 1948 he was […]
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Obituary: Gerald G. Sackman Enjoyed Snowmobiles And Hunting
With his loving family by his side, Gerald G. “Jerry” Sackman, age 82, passed away peacefully early Wednesday at his residence. Gerald was born in Racine on November 7, 1934, son of the late Andrew and Edna (nee: Hamilton) Sackman and was a lifelong resident. Following graduation from Washington Park High school “Class of 1953”, Jerry […]
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Students get a ‘Reality Check’
About 600 Racine Unified high school students got a taste of financial reality Wednesday (Oct. 26) at Educators Credit Union’s annual Reality Check Day. The event, described as “a month in the life of being financially independent,” gives students first-hand experience in making key spending decisions on every day items like housing, transportation, insurance, food […]
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Obituary: Glen Kurhajec
Surrounded by his loving family, Glen A. Kurhajec, 76, passed away Monday at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Glen was born in Racine, December 11, 1939, son of the late Emil and Marjorie (Nee: Sands) Kurhajec. On April 27, 1963 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church he was united in marriage to the love of […]
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Return to the Jazz Age this weekend
Return to the Jazz Age, enjoy the best in chocolate and listen to beautiful music. It’s all happening in Racine County this weekend. Real Racine has these suggestions for you. Relive the ’20s. Take a little weekend trip back to the Jazz Age at Tribute to Bix Fest this Thursday through Sunday at the Racine […]
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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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Weekend fun – indoors and out
This weekend’s fun is found indoors and outdoors. It includes chili tasting, home remodeling, a benefit dance and ice fishing. Come along with Real Racine. Chili for fun and fame. Hot ‘n spicy or on the mild side — the area’s best chili makers will show off their stuff at the Winter Carnival and Chili […]
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K9 Fundraiser Promises a Paw-fectly Great Time
Help support the Mount Pleasant police K9 units with at a bottomless plate mostaccioli dinner and visits from two of the best dogs working in law enforcement in Racine County; Bones and Brutus. Bones is a veteran of the MPPD, and Brutus and his human partner, Officer Nicole Knierim, are a new team […]