The 4th Fest of Greater Racine hosted the 85th Annual 4th of July parade in Downtown Racine. Racine residents gathered to celebrate on July 5, 2021. Favorite floats and parade entries took the streets of Racine to celebrate Independence day. Among the entries were crowd favorites such as Miss Racine 2021, Sophia Karegeannes and newly […]
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Posted inAdvertising, Eye on Employment
List your job with Racine County Eye
With over 60,000 people per month, Racine County Eye readers have a strong interest in employment. List your employment opportunity with us is a great way to connect with those people. List your job on the Racine County Eye jobs board for only $30 per listing. How to list your job with us Submit the […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Local news
16 and older? Get your COVID-19 vaccine, Racine County officials say
RACINE COUNTY – As of Monday, all Wisconsin residents 16 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Racine County officials reported “plenty of appointments available” at sites throughout the county this week. County officials added that the two-dose Pfizer vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine currently approved for Individuals ages 16 and 17. […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
Man shoots himself following armed bank robbery
STURTEVANT – A suspect involved in an armed robbery at a bank ended with the man shooting himself at 11:22 a.m. Thursday on Oakes Road near Highway 20. The man robbed a bank employee of an undisclosed amount of money at Tri-City National Bank, 8710 Durand Avenue in Sturtevant. He fled from the scene in […]
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Walter Davis
Walter Davis, 57, is throwing his hat in the ring to run against incumbent Mike Rosenbaum in the spring election on April 6, 2021, for Sturtevant Village President. To read more about other races, click here. Where do you live? Sturtevant How long have you lived there? 15 Years Age? 57 Spouse or partner’s name? […]
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Mike Rosenbaum
Mike Rosenbaum, 40, is competing against Walter Davis in the spring election on April 6, 2021, to keep his position as Sturtevant Village President. To read more about other races, click here. Where do you live? Sturtevant How long have you lived there? (no response) Age? 40 years old Spouse or partner’s name? Shauna Rosenbaum […]
Posted inBreaking, Business, Local news
BRP US Inc. to layoff 387 people
STURTEVANT, WI – BRP US Inc. plans to layoff 387 people at its Sturtevant facility, which produced the Evinrude E-TEC and E-Tec G2 outbound engines. The company cited business challenges over the last few years. But “the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy” accelerated the decision to cease production of the outboard […]
Posted inBusiness, Local news, Schools
Gateway Technical College Celebrates Expansion of iMET Center
Racine Mayor Cory Mason tries out one of the industrial robots at the opening ceremony for the remodeled and expanded Gateway Technical College SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant WI, Oct. 22. By Bill Houston Sturtevant, WI — Gateway Technical College President and CEO Bryan Albrecht was joined by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, Racine Mayor […]
Posted inBreaking, Environment, Local news
UPDATE: Power restored to 1,200 We Energies
UPDATE: Power was restored at about 5:15 p.m., but the cause of the outage has not been determined. STURTEVANT, WI – Almost 1,200 We Energies customers have been without power since 4:11 p.m. Thursday in the Sturtevant area. According to We Energies’ power outage map, the cause of the outage has not yet been determined. However, […]
Posted inGadgets & Geeks
Matthew Andis and the electric hair clipper
By Paul Holley An ambitious toolmaker — with a better idea — has made it possible for people and animals to look their best for nearly 100 years. Matthew Andis (1883-1976) emigrated to the U.S. from Hungary in 1908 and arrived in Racine in 1912. After working as a toolmaker at Mitchell Motor Car Co., […]
Posted inBreaking, Community
Enjoy holiday season traditions
This December weekend brings holiday season traditions to Racine County. You can see a decorated train, watch a holiday musical, catch parades and have some family fun. Come along with Real Racine. The train is back. The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train returns to Sturtevant on Thursday with a great, free music performance and an opportunity […]
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Need a mechanic in the Greater Racine area?
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Production operators, Sturtevant
Production Operators, Manpower, Sturtevant. Full-time Wed. through Sun. all 3 shifts plus 12-hr shifts available. Mechanical aptitude, basic troubleshooting ability, and safety consciousness required.
Posted inObituaries
Bettie J. Johnson Devoted Her Life To Her Family
Bettie J. Johnson, 92, passed away on Monday at Franciscan Villa, Oak Creek, Wisconsin. She was born in Sturtevant on February 13, 1926, the daughter of the late Meirl and Antoinette (Nee: Tirmatinger) Wilsey. On April 24, 1944 in Dallas, Texas she was united in marriage to Richard F. Johnson who preceded her in death […]
Posted inCulture, Racine Guide
Fireworks, celebrations and parades set for July 3 and July 4
Planning your July 4 activities? Check out our 4th of July guide for all of the parades, picnics, and fireworks shows. Burlington Fourth of July Celebration and Fireman’s Dance Celebrate the Fourth in Burlington’s Echo Park, 595 Milwaukee Ave., starting at 2 p.m. Baggo tournament, live music by the Lunch Money Bullies (7 to 10:30 […]
