Memorial Day weekend is about more than a backyard barbecue and a long weekend off of work. The holiday, which is observed on May 29 this year, is a time to commemorate the people who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, especially those who died in the service in war or battle […]
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Man charged with 3rd OWI, fleeing police facing 5 years in prison
RACINE — A 40-year-old Racine man could spend the next five years in prison after he allegedly drove drunk through West Racine and attempted to flee the officer who initiated the traffic stop. Aaron Morris was charged Thurs., Feb. 23, in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count of attempting to flee an officer […]
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Business Spotlight: Annie’s Country Pantry
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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National Night Out: a neighbors-to-neighbors evening
RACINE – Racine’s 31st National Night Out (NNO) brought neighbors together at 28 locations throughout the city on Tuesday. Organized locally by the nonprofit Racine Neighborhood Watch organization, NNO is a nationwide, annual community-building campaign – held on the first Tuesday of August – that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to help make neighborhoods […]