Mount Pleasant became the latest municipality to join the fight against a loophole allowing retail giants like Menards and Walgreens to reduce their taxes by millions across the state, after signing a resolution calling on state legislators to end the practice. Big-box retailers like Menards and Walgreens are using what is being called the “dark […]
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Posted inSchools
State Superintendent Tony Evers Set To Speak Monday
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers will be the featured speaker at the Democratic Party of Racine County’s monthly meeting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at Infusino’s Banquet Hall, 3201 Rapids Drive. Evers, who is seeking his fourth term, is up for election on April 4. He is running against Lowell Holtz, a retired Whitnall School […]
Posted inBlack Men Speak, Culture
Ahmad Kweku Qawi
“No matter what, we’re human…” Ahmad Kweku Qawi, the chief operating officer for the YMCA of Racine, has not experienced racism in his life. But he is Muslim and has had more conflict over his faith than race. There he mentors black boys. And just because he’s black, he doesn’t pretend to understand their experiences. […]
Posted inPolice and fire
Man Charged With Beating Ex-Girlfriend
A Racine man was charged Monday after he beat his ex-girlfriend and attempting to drive away with her against her will, according to a criminal complaint by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office. Joseph Coles, 51, kicked in the front door at a residence on the 3200 block of Vera Court in Mount Pleasant two […]
Posted inPolice and fire
Police: Man Drove Drunk, Rolls Car Into Ditch
After rolling his car on Highway 36, Juan M. Ordaz Ibarra, 53, has been charged with his fourth drunk driving charge. Ibarra, of Racine, was between Highway P and Spring Valley Road in Burlington on Sunday when he swerved into the gravel shoulder and over corrected into a fishtail. His silver Nissan Altima went flying […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Scott Jacobson Enjoyed Fishing Lake Michigan
Scott A. Jacobson, age 56, passed away Sunday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. Scott was born in Racine, January 25, 1961. He was last working at Summit Packaging. Scott enjoyed fishing on the lake and was an avid Packer fan. Survivors include his dear Aunt Doris Jacobson “Auntie”; his children, Nicole Jacobson, Michelle Jacobson (Ryan DeGroot); […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Lawrence Hansen
Lawrence “Larry” E. Hansen, age 75, passed away Sunday at his residence. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home, 803 Main Street. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service at […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Julie McCauley Was A Devoted Mother And Wife
Julie V. McCauley, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon with her loving family by her side. Julie was born in Sublette, Il, daughter of the late Frank and Veronica (nee: Jeanblanc) Henkel. On May 30, 1959, Julie was united in marriage to the love of her life, J. Felix McCauley. From this union six children were […]
Posted inCommunity, Government
Mt Pleasant Board Meeting Feb 27, 2017
Mt Pleasant Village Board Meeting for February 27, 2017 at 6:30pm Previous recordings may be found at this link. Bookmark this link if you wish future access to this recording and all others. Public Comment: Chuck Haakma finally was allowed to speak regardless of his running for office, which in the past, had been prevented […]
Posted inBusiness, Government, Real Estate
Racine Common Council Takes A Step Closer To Building Arena
During a Committee of the Whole, Racine’s Common Council took a step closer to making the final decision on whether to build a $43 to $49 million arena, and hotel/convention center downtown. In a 14 to 1 vote, the Committee voted to hire Madison-based Hammes Company Sports Development to complete the first of three phases in […]
Posted inCommunity
Twin Emperor Tamarins Born At Racine Zoo
Twin emperor tamarins were welcomed into the world at the Racine Zoo early Friday morning. Parents, Isabella and Marquis, have courted for five years. The twins have a big sister named Cadeau. The two-year-old moved to the Staten Island Zoo in September. But these new babies are also special because the Racine Zoo and the Como […]
Posted inBlack Men Speak, Culture
Mike Jackson
“If you are at peace with yourself, the last thing you want to do is have hate coming out of your mouth.” — Mike Jackson Growing up in Racine, Mike Jackson has always been aware of the presence of racism but it’s not something that he lets dominate his life. How did he come to […]
Posted inPolice and fire
Police Find Marijuana, Packaging Materials In Man’s Car
A Milwaukee man was arrested Thursday morning with over a half-pound of marijuana in his vehicle. Darnell L. Roberts, 37, was pulled over on the 4000 block of North Main Street, after deputies with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department allegedly observed a tail light out and a cloudy license plate cover. Upon pulling Roberts over, […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Janet Floyd Loved Cooking
Janet A. Floyd, age 74, passed away on Thursday at Oakridge Care Center. Janet was born in Racine on March 21, 1942, daughter of the late Richard and Beatrice (nee: Field) Floyd. A graduate of the School Sisters of St. Francis in Milwaukee, Jan later attained a degree in Education from Alverno College and […]
Posted inObituaries
Obitaury: Sister Therese Rotarius Loved Her Work
Sister Therese Rotarius, O.P., 88, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital, Racine, WI on Friday, February 24, 2017. Theresa Cecilia was born May 9, 1928 to Peter and Agnes (nee: Morian) Rotarius in Warren, MI. On September 2, 1946 she joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1947 she was given the […]
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