Scott Christopher Anderson, 45, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. He lived the past several years with profound depression and anxiety and finally succumbed to his illness. He was born Nov. 12, 1976, to Dale Anderson and Cindy (née Zamecnik) Ricchio. Scott was most at home with a camera […]
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Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
Man finds ‘mysterious brain,’ but it’s not human
RACINE, WI —While on a morning walk at Samuel Myers Park, James Senda discovered something out of the corner of his eye. As he walked along the shore of Lake Michigan, Senda said he saw a tinfoil-wrapped package secured with a pink rubber band sitting on the beach. Senda told Patch that he opened the […]
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Starbucks to require customers to wear masks
MILWAUKEE, WI — Starbucks is the latest retailer to require all customers to wear a mask while in their business after the company made the policy official on Thursday. The new policy applies to all Starbucks coffee shops in Wisconsin, and across the U.S. “The company is committed to playing a constructive role in supporting […]
Posted inLocal news, Schools
Horlick High School Confederate soldier mascot removal petition circulates
RACINE, WI — Racine Horlick High School has had a Confederate soldier mascot for more than 70 years, and a petition is circulating to get the mascot changed. Former Horlick High School student Shannon Campion has started a petition on Change.org to throw the Horlick Rebel — a scarlet-and-gray-clad confederate soldier — into the dustbin […]
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Racine Unified Picking Between 3 School Reentry Plans For Fall
RACINE COUNTY, WI — Students will go back to school in September in one of three ways, and Racine Unified School District officials are hoping to have a picture of what school will look like by mid-July. According to the district’s re-entry planning presentation made this week, the district is considering returning to face-to-face learning, […]
Posted inLocal news, Weather
American flag in tatters
SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WI — Even the 340 pounds of fabric couldn’t stand up to high winds that made up the largest free-flying American flag Tuesday. It’s known as the Acuity Flag, and flies atop a 400-foot-tall flagpole at the Acuity Insurance headquarters in Sheboygan Falls. It covers nearly 10,000 square feet, weighs about 340 pounds, […]
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I-94 Lanes Closed; Backups Stretching 5 Miles
WAUKESHA COUNTY, WI — A planned lane closure by Wisconsin Department of Transportation workers is going awry in Waukesha County after officials say it’s causing traffic backups of more than 5 miles during the Monday morning commute. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, a planned maintenance closure of the two left lanes of I-94 […]
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Wisconsin Vehicle Registration Fees Are Going Up
MILWAUKEE, WI — Some Wisconsin motorists are going to have to pay more in order to keep their cars on the road after lawmakers approved higher fees as part of the state budget that was passed earlier this year. Starting on Oct. 1, the registration fee for a typical vehicle will increase from $75 to […]
Posted inDevelopment, Local news, Real Estate
5 Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant Area Open Houses Worth A Look
MOUNT PLEASANT-STURTEVANT, WI — House shopping on the internet can be a less-than-ideal experience. To get a true feeling for a house, you really have to visit in person. That’s why you should always take advantage of a local open house: No more guessing! Ready to see what’s out there? To help you out, we’ve […]
Posted inEnvironment, Local news
Algae Fatal To Dogs Found In Wisconsin: Health Officials
WISCONSIN —The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says toxic blue-green algae has been reported blooming in a number of Wisconsin lakes, prompting shutdowns at some beaches and recreation areas. State officials say there is no method to control or mitigate a bloom once it has started. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says that the […]
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No Wisconsin Sales Tax Holiday For 2019
WISCONSIN — Back-to-school shoppers who took advantage of a five-day sales tax holiday in Wisconsin in 2018 will undoubtedly be disappointed that the event will not take place in 2019. You may have seen some websites claiming that Wisconsin has a 2019 sales tax holiday that pertains to school supplies. Those websites do not have […]