RACINE COUNTY – As of Monday, all Wisconsin residents 16 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Racine County officials reported “plenty of appointments available” at sites throughout the county this week. County officials added that the two-dose Pfizer vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine currently approved for Individuals ages 16 and 17. […]
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Men charged in Waterford carjacking, armed robbery
WATERFORD – Two Milwaukee men face carjacking and armed robbery charges after the Town of Waterford Police said they robbed a 67-year-old woman at gunpoint and fled with her car. Hancel G. Matias-Rivera, 18, and Daniel O. Munoz, 21, face charges of armed carjacking and armed robbery following an incident Wednesday at the Waterford St. […]
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Main Street Mercantile opens in Waterford
2020 has been one indescribable year. It feels like there is so much negativity taking place, but the opening of Main Street Mercantile is a pop of positivity in Racine County. Business owner Vana Lyon’s dad died in December of 2019. What felt like a never ending struggle became the building block of her business. […]
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Business Spotlight: DQ Grill and Chill
Satisfy your sweet tooth at the newly opened DQ Grill and Chill in Waterford, Wisconsin. You can’t go wrong with a classic scoop of ice cream, or a famous blizzard, made by the one and only Dairy Queen. Frozen treats are a delicious way to celebrate summer, so what are you waiting for? Located off […]
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4th of July 2020
The 4th of July is this weekend and there are a lot of ways you can celebrate. This holiday is known for extravagant parades, family parties, and fireworks. Some events may be canceled due to COVID19, but still the community has come together to put on some fun activities, for you to enjoy. Check out […]
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4th of July fireworks and parades in Racine County
The 4th of July festivities will look different this year due to COVID19. The Racine County community gets creative this year with festivities. Check out what’s happening below. 1. 4th Fest of Greater Racine A famous tradition – the 4th Fest of Greater Racine – is one the largest parade in the midwest. Volunteers came […]
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Man uses counterfeit $20 bills used to buy McDonald’s food and cigars; IDs himself
A Waterford man has been arrested and charged with two counts of presenting counterfeit currency for attempting to pass a $20 bill at a McDonald’s in Waterford, as well an a second store on March 12, 2018. Jeffrey JT Gitz, 19, is charged with two counts of uttering a forgery. The crime, a Class H […]
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It’s Fall Festival Time!
This Racine County weekend brings a three-day festival, a German celebration, boxing, running and one more chance at a play. We have it all for you at Real Racine. Three days in Waterford. A popular fall event has been expanded to three days. The River’s Edge Festival, presented by Absolutely Waterford, now includes an art […]
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CNC machinest, Waterford
CNC Machinist, Aber Cutters, Waterford – Full time; 1st shift; experience in set up, programming, manual machining. Wage commensurate w/ exp. Apply at 513 Aber Dr. Waterford or fax resume: (262) 534-2710.
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Fireworks, celebrations and parades set for July 3 and July 4
Planning your July 4 activities? Check out our 4th of July guide for all of the parades, picnics, and fireworks shows. Burlington Fourth of July Celebration and Fireman’s Dance Celebrate the Fourth in Burlington’s Echo Park, 595 Milwaukee Ave., starting at 2 p.m. Baggo tournament, live music by the Lunch Money Bullies (7 to 10:30 […]
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Waterford man accused of sexual assault of child faces new charges
A 67-year-old Waterford man, who faces 448 years in prison for possession of child pornography and for sexual assault of a child, is being held in the Racine County Jail on a $150,000 cash bond after more charges were filed Thursday afternoon. In the new case against Gregory P. Frank, he is charged with misdemeanor criminal trespassing […]
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Time for a lighthouse climb!
Summer has arrived in full force! This Racine County weekend, you can take in a lighthouse view, meet your friends, enjoy the season’s first ethnic festival and chow down on chicken. Come along with Real Racine. For your bucket list. Everybody’s bucket list should include a climb up the Wind Point Lighthouse. The 108-foot-tall landmark, […]
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Look for searchlights and shopping this weekend
It’s a great weekend to get your holiday shopping started! You’re invited to take in special shopping events all over Racine County – from east to west. Real Racine has you covered. Follow the lights. The searchlights will shine bright in Downtown Burlington for Light Up the Night from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. You’re […]
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Starving artist, celebration and much more
The first weekend of August brings the summer’s BIGGEST Sunday. Choose from an ethnic festival, the Starving Artist Fair and a crafts bazaar – all free! This Racine County weekend also features a Downtown party, an evening run/walk and a lighthouse climb. Come along with us at Real Racine. Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! The first Sunday […]
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Western Racine County Flooding At Historic Levels
Power was restored to some We Energies customers in Waterford by noon on Thursday, but much of the City of Burlington is still without power after being affected by the flooding from the Fox River. According to We Energies, 3,448 City of Burlington, 1,216 Town of Burlington, 251 Rochester and 40 Waterford customers were without […]
