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Kiwanis Peanut Day set Oct. 3 across Racine County to raise funds for youth programs
RACINE COUNTY — The Kiwanis Club of West Racine will hold Kiwanis Peanut Day on Saturday, Oct. 3, with volunteers distributing bags of peanuts and collecting donations to support local youth organizations, according to an announcement from the club. Peanut Day is scheduled from 9…
Starbuck students take charge of the lunchroom compost bucket
RACINE, Wis. — Third- through fifth-graders at Starbuck International K-8 School have taken charge of the lunchroom compost bucket, running the daily collection that makes Starbuck the first school in Racine to bring food-waste composting into its lunch routine. Students in those…
The Growing Importance of Digital Tools in Personal Financial Planning
Personal financial planning used to rely heavily on paper statements, handwritten budgets, calculators, and occasional meetings with financial professionals. Those methods can still work, but the amount of financial information people manage today has changed considerably. Bank…
William Peter Mazanet, 75 – Obituary
William Peter Mazanet, 75, died Sept. 17, 2026. He retired from Miller Brewing Company in 2006 and enjoyed hunting, bowling, fishing and golfing. Service details at Racine County Eye. William Peter Mazanet, 75 – Obituary was first posted on September 25, 2026 at 11:09 am. ©2024 "…
Warren Matthew Ginn, 57 – Obituary
Warren Matthew Ginn, 57, died Sept. 9, 2026. A glazier and union member of Local 27, Warren loved competition and camaraderie. Service details at Racine County Eye. Warren Matthew Ginn, 57 – Obituary was first posted on September 25, 2026 at 11:03 am. ©2024 " Racine County Eye ".…
Mahone Foundation, Edvest to award $500 scholarships to 20 eighth-graders in Racine and Kenosha through essay contest
RACINE/KENOSHA — The Mary Lou & Arthur F. Mahone Foundation and Wisconsin’s Edvest 529 college savings program are partnering on a scholarship initiative aimed at helping middle school students in Racine and Kenosha begin saving early for college or career training. The program…
Racine County Weekly Weather Forecast — September 25
RACINE COUNTY, WI — This week of September sees temperatures ranging from the 60s to the 50s, with cloudy weather. Dress for the forecast and plan accordingly while traveling and venturing outside. Forecast Overview Friday, September 25: AM Light Rain with a high of 65F and a low…
Learn more about the three Wisconsin constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot
Wisconsin voters on Nov. 3 will decide whether to approve three Republican-led state constitutional amendments that GOP lawmakers say would limit government overreach and Democrats describe as unnecessary. The general election referendums would limit the governor’s use of the…
Ora Lee Gray, 83, of Racine – Obituary
Ora Lee Gray, 83, of Racine, died Sept. 15, 2026. She was a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church for over sixty years. Service details at Racine County Eye. Ora Lee Gray, 83, of Racine – Obituary was first posted on September 24, 2026 at 11:20 am. ©2024 " Racine County Eye…
John Edward Schlitz, 74, of Sturtevant – Obituary
John Edward Schlitz, 74, of Sturtevant, died Sept. 19, 2026. He served over 26 years in the U.S. Army Reserve and worked at Schlitz Used Cars. Service details at Racine County Eye. John Edward Schlitz, 74, of Sturtevant – Obituary was first posted on September 24, 2026 at 10:41…
Shirley Chmielewski, 91, of Racine – Obituary
Shirley J. Chmielewski, 91, of Racine, died Sept. 13, 2026. Real estate Hall of Fame recipient and community volunteer. Service details at Racine County Eye. Shirley Chmielewski, 91, of Racine – Obituary was first posted on September 24, 2026 at 10:38 am. ©2024 " Racine County…
Beach Hazards Statement issued for Racine and Kenosha Counties — Sep 24, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Racine and Kenosha Counties until Thu, Sep 24, 2:45 AM CT. What it means and what to do now. Beach Hazards Statement issued for Racine and Kenosha Counties — Sep 24, 2026 was first posted on September 24, 2026…