RACINE COUNTY – Racine County is among four communities that have partnered with UniverCity Year, a program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison designed to help localities solve pressing challenges. The three-year partnership will tap into UW-Madison faculty, students, and staff who will incorporate specific issues related to Racine County into coursework or research. Marathon County, […]
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Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported At Wisconsin Colleges
MILWAUKEE, WI — As students enter their second week of classes, positive coronavirus cases have been on the rise in UW-Madison, which has shut down in-person instruction for two weeks and has issued quarantine orders for multiple dorms and Greek organizations. University officials across the state are seeing safety plans in action, and are reporting […]
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UW-Madison calls lockdown for students
Facing an increasing number of coronavirus cases among students and staff, University of Wisconsin will ask all undergraduate students to shelter in place for two weeks, beginning at 5 p.m. today, according to an announcement from Chancellor Becky Blank. Students may continue to attend in-person classes, work, and attend important appointments or religious observances. In […]
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John David Rowland Provided Leadership To Racine Organizations
Mr. John David Rowland, 85, died at Aurora St Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee following complications with heart surgery on Monday evening. David was born on December 30, 1932 in Racine, the son of the late Grace Campbell Rowland and John S. (Jack) Rowland. On September 8, 1956, David married the love of his life and best […]
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Jim Miller Loved Life And Family
Jim Miller had a heart that was intensely devoted to his wife, Dali, and to his two young sons, Ika and Gia. Sadly, on Monday, November 13, 2017, at All Saints Hospital, that loving heart failed. He was 74. James Rohan Miller was the second of four children born to Noel and Katherine Rohan Miller. […]
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Obituary: Gary Sommer Wrestling Champ and Family Man
Gary P. Sommer, 62, passed away on Friday surrounded by his children. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin on August 15, 1954, and was the son of the late Fred and Doris (Nee: Byrne) Sommer. Gary graduated from William Horlick High School with the “Class of 1972” and will be remembered by his winning the […]
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Obituary: Roland Dretzka Enjoyed Gambling With Friends
Roland “Rollie” N. Dretzka, age 93, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Ridgewood Care Center. He was born in Cudahy, WI June 9, 1923, son of the late Jerome and Elynor (nee: Kleineider) Dretzka. He graduated from Cudahy High School, and attended UW – Madison. Roland proudly served our country in the United […]
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Obituary: Taylor Krause Oglesby Had An Infectious Smile and Disposition
Taylor Krause Oglesby, 34, born Jan. 19, 1982, died at his home July 12, 2016. Taylor (TKO) attended Racine Montessori School, West Ridge, Walden and Case where he was an honor roll student, played tennis, was on prom court, was voted “Best Looking,” and attended Badger Boys’ State. After high school, Taylor attended UW-Madison, Florida […]
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Obituary: Mary Ellen ‘Del’ Deming, Traveled the World, Loved Bridge
Mary Ellen (nee: Delmater) Deming, 90, passed away Friday at the Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie. She was born in Racine Feb. 17, 1926, daughter of the late William and Isabelle (Nee: Butterfield) Delmater. Mary Ellen was a 1944 graduate of St. Catherine’s High School. She furthered her education and graduated from UW Madison. While […]
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Obituary: James Jude
After a wonderful life, James Matthew Jude, 94, passed away June 5, 2016, at Ridgewood Care Center. Jim was born in Racine, Sept. 19, 1921 to the late Talferd and Gertrude (nee: Blumenhaus) Jude. On Feb. 10, 1945, he was united in marriage to Arleen L. Barber. They celebrated 61 years of marriage, in the […]
