RACINE — There was good news and bad news from the city’s proposed 2024 budget. The good news was a potential decrease in the mill rate for the sixth year, down 24% from 2017, and the increase in net new construction – giving the city an additional $430,000 in the operational budget. The bad news […]
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City to repair Lake Michigan Pathway erosion
RACINE — City officials are taking steps to repair erosion along a stretch of the Lake Michigan Pathway that reopened earlier this summer after extensive reconstruction work. Rainwater runoff from storms has washed away a soil and sand berm between the Lake Michigan Pathway and a portion of Zoo Beach. The Racine Department of Parks, […]
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Island Park Dog Park officially open, welcomes dogs and their humans
RACINE — The City of Racine and the City of Racine, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department (PRCS) officially opened the Island Park Dog Park on Aug. 21. The park is located at 1700 Liberty St. Mayor Cory Mason and Director Tom Molbeck along with their dogs officially cut the red ribbon signifying the park […]
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The view is back; storm-damaged Lake Michigan Pathway reopens
RACINE — A section of the Lake Michigan Pathway officially reopened this week, spectacular views and all. The paved pathway, popular with cyclists and walkers, was heavily damaged in a January 2020 winter storm that saw record-high lake levels and high winds. The Lake Michigan Pathway in the City of Racine is extremely popular with […]