There has been quite an uproar on social media over the approval of the Class B Liquor License for the Marcus Cinema in Sturtevant. Most comments make this out to be a bad thing which will turn the Cinema into an old west saloon. Were you aware that until last Tuesday anyone of age could […]
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Welcome to Easter Weekend
Welcome to Easter! You’ll find family fun this weekend in Racine County. Try these ideas from Real Racine. First one of the year. Racine’s liveliest 10-year-old is celebrating a birthday. First Fridays marks its 10th anniversary at 5 p.m. Friday with a celebration at Uncorkt, 240 Main St. The Downtown business operators who founded the […]
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Do You Know Who’s Buried at American Metal Technologies?
There are headstones standing at the northeast corner of the American Metal Technologies surrounded by a black, wrought iron fence. Some long-time Sturtevant residents know the small graveyard is there, but other neighbors probably didn’t realize one of the village’s founding families is buried there. Sturtevant was founded around 1854 by settlers Hezekia Johnson and Peter […]
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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 […]
Posted inBreaking, Government, Schools
Caledonia To Put Independent School Question On Ballot
Caledonia residents will have the opportunity to vote on whether they support forming an independent Caledonia school district and separate from the Racine Unified School District. Voters will be asked to answer the non-binding advisory referendum question during the spring election, which will be held April 7. The Caledonia village board unanimously approved putting the […]
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Update: Almost 7,000 Pounds of Food Donated at Holiday Train
Thousands of people came out to see the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, which stopped in Sturtevant to raise money, food and awareness for the Racine County Food Bank. The Holiday Train tours through the Upper Midwest and helps draw attention to the need of local food banks. All food and cash donations collected in Sturtevant stay […]
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Parades, Santa, a beautiful train
December is here and so is lots of Racine County family fun! This weekend is filled with parades (including Santa), shopping, music and a beautiful train. Come along with Real Racine! Santa’s here! Santa Claus arrives in a big way in Union Grove on Thursday. “Christmas Comes to Union Grove” at 5:30 p.m. includes Santa’s […]
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Burning Yard Waste? Know Your Burn Ordinance
‘Tis the season for cleaning and burning yard waste and before you start the fire, you might want to know what your communities burn ordinance is before hand. The reason being: what you don’t know about burning yard waste might get you a ticket or worse yet setting something you don’t want burned on fire. […]
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Get Out in Racine County!
It’s a GREAT weekend to get out and do something in Racine County! You can get fit and be inspired with The Biggest Loser RunWalk, catch some local comedy, celebrate autumn or spend a day in the country (with homemade pies!) Come along with Real Racine. An inspiring run. You can meet — and […]
Posted inBusiness
Kiss the Cook Opening Soon in Sturtevant
Kiss the Cook is changing location but not the delicious food diners love. Located currently at the corner of Taylor and Durand Avenues in the City of Racine, the restaurant is moving to 9225 Durand Avenue in Sturtevant. “We’re very happy to welcome Kiss the Cook,” said Village President Steve Jansen at a village board […]
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Sturtevant Named a Safest City
The Village of Sturtevant has been named one of the 50 safest communities in Wisconsin by home security provider SafeWise.com. Sturtevant Police Chief Sean Marschke made the announcement Tuesday at the Sturtevant Village Board Meeting. “I am pleased to see the Village of Sturtevant’s uniform crime statistics, quoted by SafeWise, placing us as one […]
Posted inGovernment
Busha Not Running for Re-Election in Sturtevant
Sturtevant Trustee Linda Busha is not running for re-election. She turned in her declaration of non-candidacy earlier this month. Busha has been on the board since 2005 when was appointed to fill a vacancy and has headed up both the official village committee of the Community Events, Beautification & Cultural Committee as well as […]
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Is More Development Coming to Sturtevant? Maybe …
by Heather Asiyanbi Could additional development be on the way to Sturtevant? Very possibly, officials are hoping and one even hinted. Land at the southeast corner of Highways 11 and H is currently zoned commercial and residential. To clear the way for development, though, all parcels there need to have consistent zoning. “I’d like to […]
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New Development Could Mean More for Sturtevant
by Heather Asiyanbi Sturtevant trustees are mulling how to approach potential negotiations with the Village of Mount Pleasant over sewer and water extensions for a possible development. The topic was part of the Stormwater Committee meeting Tuesday. Specifically, there is an interested party willing to build and open an undisclosed business on a tract of […]
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