“Your whole life can change with one phone call.” That’s what Montez Cheeks, a recent computer numerical control (CNC) boot camp graduate, said when asked about his experience with boot camp training programs offered by Gateway Technical College. Montez signed up for the CNC boot camp at a point in his life when he needed […]
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Posted inPolice and fire
Threats made against high school, girl in detention
A 14-year-old girl was turned over to the Racine County Juvenile Detention Center after she made threats against Union Grove High School on a popular social media site. The threat was later determined to be a hoax and was deemed not credible by law enforcement officials, according to a press release by the Racine County […]
Posted inHealth and Fitness
State creates position to tackle opioid epidemic
Brown Deer native Paul Krupski has been named the director of opioid initiatives for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. In the newly formed position, Krupski will help lead the state’s effort in battling the opioid crisis. The position is part of Governor Scott Walker’s Task Force on Opioid Abuse, which included a $17 million […]
Posted inThe Purposeful Parent
Parenting can be a SPOOKY process
What do you find most SPOOKY about parenting? The Purposeful Parent thought this might be the perfect season to find out what parents feel is most spooky about raising children. Now, we’re not talking literally, as in really creeped out … or maybe we are! Sometimes it may feel like we are indeed living with […]
Posted inPolice and fire
Man Charged After Refusing To Follow Homeless Shelter Rules
A Racine man was taken to jail after he refused to leave a local homeless shelter because he chose not to follow the rules. Tyran Pinkins, 32, was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and two counts of felony bail jumping. If convicted of all charges, he faces up to 25 years in prison and/or fines up […]
Posted inBusiness, Employment
Plan Ahead or Fly By the Seat of Your Pants?
6 reasons to have a written plan with goals for your business strategy Do you have a five-year, three-year, one-year and quarterly plan for your business? Are they written (in your head does not count)? Do you review them every regularly? If you are hanging your head in shame because you can’t even remember where […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Jeffrey DaPra Was A Loving Father
Jeffrey C. DaPra, 59, passed away on Sunday following a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Jeffrey was born in Wakefield, Michigan on July 23, 1958, and was the son of Arthur and Carol (nee: Longhini) DaPra. Jeff graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1976”. Following graduation, Jeff relocated to Ironwood, Michigan where he […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Merle Smith Loved Country Music
Merle L. Smith, 76, passed away on Sunday at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. He was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania on July 8, 1941, and was the son of the late John and Ruth (Nee: Deal) Smith. He had been employed by J.I. Case Company as a machinist for twenty-six years, retiring in 2001. After […]
Posted inBreaking
Screening set for movie about Ohio coal plant
A screening of Cheshire, Ohio — a movie about how an Ohio community grappled with living near a coal plant — will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at Riverbend Nature Center, 3600 North Green Bay Road. The event is being sponsored by the Clean Power Coalition of Southeast Wisconsin, which is […]
Posted inBusiness
Copacetic to close after 13 years
Copacetic, a hat and clothing store located at 409 Main St., is going out of business after 13 years of being open on Main St. Sales have been slow and it’s time to begin the closing process. However, the decision to close Copacetic wasn’t an easy one. In fact, it took months to make. While […]
Posted inPolice and fire
Police: Woman found with 15 fraudulent credit cards
A Chicago woman is accused of trying to pass off someone else’s driver’s license as her own and having 15 credit cards in someone else’s name during a traffic stop on Friday. Lauren Lampignano, 32, was charged with credit card fraud-forgery and obstructing a police officer. If convicted of both charges, she faces up to […]
Posted inReal Estate
Property sales, transfers remain high
Over $15 million in property changed hands between Oct. 16 and Oct. 20, according to the Racine County Clerk of Deeds. The transfers included over 90 properties. Typically this time of year real estate agents are selling fewer properties, but that’s not the case this week. Raymond-based Pro Elelctric Properties LLC purchased 19.4 acres of […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Wanda Vorlob Treasured Family Time
Wanda J. Vorlob, 77, passed away on Friday, September 29th in Harrah, Oklahoma. She was born in Crandon, Wisconsin on May 28, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Maynard and Mattie (Nee: Gilbert) Chaney. Wanda was a longtime resident of Racine. On December 15, 1981, she was united in marriage to Richard C. Vorlob who […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Valerin “Buzz” Kardack Cherished The Outdoors
Valerin V. “Buzz” Kardack, 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 25th at the Hospice Alliance Hospice House in Kenosha. Valerin was born in Racine on October 8, 1932, and was the son of the late Stanley and Jane (Nee: Harsma) Kardack. Val proudly served in the United States Army as a weapons specialist. Valerin was […]
Posted inGovernment
Website Targets Mount Pleasant Resident & Local Activist
A local activist in Mount Pleasant has gone public about a website she says is targeting her for being outspoken about village operations and elected officials. Kelly Gallaher is well known in political circles in Racine County and has openly butted heads with leadership in Mount Pleasant for years. In May, a website called Let’s […]
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