A slice of the country now resides in the heart of West Racine. Annie’s Country Pantry is stocked with jams, jellies, sauces, salsas, honey, charcuterie items, chocolates, decor, gift baskets, and more. Owner Annie Muller stands in front of her new location at 3212 Washington Ave. in West Racine. – Standing alongside other small businesses, […]
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Happy Valentine’s Day from the Racine County Eye and Kenosha Lens
Valentine’s Day is here, and with it come the chocolates, roses and brightly-colored red and pink cards, ribbons and balloons. The staff at the Racine County Eye and Kenosha Lens wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day! The Racine County Eye, which includes the Kenosha Lens, is your source for local news that serves our diverse […]
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Valentine’s Day: The Ptaschinski’s Love Story
The Ptaschinski’s found each other when they were young, and now they will grow old together. Their love story started in the late 1970s when they first met, as children. Through the years, they experienced life on their own. Like every great love story, they found their way back to one another. Travis and Paula […]
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Valentine’s Day 2021: James & Lorin
Like every true Wisconsinite, love is bonded at places like ball games and breweries. James and Lorin never imagined that they’d meet each other once and it would turn into something so special. They didn’t know it in the moment, but everything happened for a reason. The First Meet In June of 2018, a coworker […]
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Valentine’s Day Go To Guide
February 14 is a day that is meant to be full of love. However, it can be stressful. The endless thoughts of what to get someone and scrambling to buy gifts can be a daunting task. Valentine’s Day comes with a lot of pressure. This Valentine’s Day push stress to the back burner. Dive into […]
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Downtown Racine Publishes Online Valentine’s Gift Guide
RACINE – Downtown Racine has created a new way to shop and support local businesses for Valentine’s Day via an online gift guide at RacineDowntown.com/downtown-gift-guide/. The website is a collaborative effort created by Downtown Racine Corporation and The Journal Times. Visitors of the site can view 65 gift ideas, all from local businesses in Downtown […]
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5 Valentine’s Day Events in Southeastern Wisconsin
Ladies and gentlemen, look no further. In this roundup, you’ll find the most romantic and unique ways to spend this Valentine’s Day. Here’s what’s happening in Southeastern Wisconsin on Valentine’s Day: 1. Valentine’s Night-In Meal Chef David’s Catering Events is hosting a Valentine’s Night-In Meal on February 13. On the menu for this dining experience […]
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Deb & Ken | Love Story Submission
From Racine Tradition to a Lifetime of Love It was back when Racine was the “Drum Corps Capital of the World”. The Kilties has just come off their consecutive National Championship years of 1968 and 1969. At the time they only admitted males to their membership. In fact, almost every competitive team in Racine was […]
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My Parents | A Love Story for the Ages
My parents met on a blind date, long ago in the sixties. My mother was born and raised on the south side of Chicago and my father was born and raised here in Racine. My dad’s best friend was Stan and he was dating Margaret from Chicago, my mom’s best friend. This was a time […]
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Jenna & Evan | Love Story Submission
Evan and I met at the perfect time. I was the person who heard my entire life that I’d find the “one” when I’m least expecting it… as I’m sure a lot of people have been told before. I would always roll my eyes at these remarks- but it turned out to be right. My […]
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Niki & Mike | Love Story Submission
My name is Niki. I met Mike when I was in 3rd grade and he was in 5th. We grew up as friends and dated in high school. Life happened, and we went our separate ways for a few years. Then, we ran into each other one night at a bar neither of us really […]
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Lauren & Jeremy | Love Story Submission
My name is Lauren and this is my boyfriend of 9 years, Jeremy. Our love story begins in the summer of 2011, we had known each other since 2008, but didn’t become a couple until 2011. Out of all the people in my life, he’s stood by my side through the good and the bad. […]
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Valentine’s Day Gifts For Him
Gift giving for men can be difficult, but if you follow this Valentine’s Day gift guide for him, he will be sure to love what he is given. It’s challenging to find a gift that is thoughtful, loving, but not cheesy. I know we live in Wisconsin, but these gifts are far from cheesy. These […]
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Valentine’s Day Gifts For Her
Are you searching for the perfect gift for the perfect girl? Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate romance, love, and admiration. Buying a gift that shows just how much you love her can be difficult. There is no better gift than one that is purchased locally and uniquely for her. Follow this gift guide […]
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Brian and Emma’s Love Story
We danced and I stared at him with certainty in the middle of the street. I knew with confidence that I’d met my best friend, the love of my life and that there was no one I’d rather be with. Our story started before we even met and it leads me to believe that our […]