Racine native and current Miss Wisconsin Jennifer Schmidt was one of 50 contestants on stage at the Miss America’s 100th-anniversary edition competition. The competition was held on Thursday, Dec. 16, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, and broadcast on NBC Universal’s streaming platform, Peacock. Leading up to Thursday night’s finale, Schmidt and the […]
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Racine woman to compete for the title of Miss America
Jennifer Schmidt, of Racine, is just one step away from becoming the new Miss America.“We have a saying,” said Schmidt. “You have a better chance of having a son play in the Super Bowl than you do having a daughter compete in the Miss America competition.” Schmidt beat those odds, along with 21 other competitors, […]
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Hometown Hero: Sophia Karegeannes
Sophia Karegeannes wears many hats, including a crown. The Racine County Eye Hometown Hero of the week is a future nurse, Miss Racine 2020, a reading tutor, CNA, and active community member. During National Nursing Week, we honor her commitment to the healthcare field and the Racine community. Photo Credit: Denise Watrous Karegeannes is a […]
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Imogene P. Johnson believed in giving back to the community
Imogene “Gene” Powers Johnson was a remarkable woman whose intelligence, humility, grace and beauty were matched equally by her strength of character, boundless compassion and lifelong passion for education and learning. She was a loving daughter and sister, a devoted wife, as well as an incredible and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her determination and […]
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Ryan Spencer Loved Spending Time With His Son
Ryan James Spencer, 33, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday at his residence. He was born in Racine on November 28, 1984, and is the son of Rebecca (Nee: Selkurt) and Donald Spencer. Ryan was a Journeyman insulator with Union Local 19 – Heat & Frost Insulators. Ryan was a graduate of Horlick High School and […]
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Christopher “Chris The Ref” Crowell A Man Of Few Words
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Christopher Lee Crowell announce the passing of their father and husband on Monday at the age of 58. Chris was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin on July 24, 1959, and was the son of Philip and Dorothy (Weiss) Crowell. Chris […]
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Mary Ann Miller Farley Was A Dedicated Volunteer
Mary Ann Miller Farley passed away with her husband and daughter by her side on Thursday in Racine, Wisconsin. She was born March 2, 1931, in Racine, Wisconsin to Mary Elizabeth “Dolly” Middlecoff Miller, of Duluth, Michigan, and Bernard “Bernie” Henry Miller, of Racine, Wisconsin, co-founder and co-owner of Miller Bros. Insurance Company. (The original […]
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Obituary: Michele Babu
With her children at her side, Michele Marye Babu, 72, passed away peacefully Friday at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Medical Center. She was born in Fall River, MA on July 2, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Felix and Estelle (Nee: Horyza) Mankowski. Michele graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 1961” […]
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People Of Racine County Eye: Meet The Man Behind The Band Kristian Iliev
Racine resident Kristian Iliev has big dreams for his band: The Racing Pulses, and one of them includes cutting a full-length album someday. Iliev started the band when he attended Walden High School. Later he met Mathieu Evans, who lives in Racine, is also a member of the band. “Matt is smart,” Iliev said. “He’s one of the smartest people I know.” […]
