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County youth employment program sees record turnout

Racine County kicked off its annual Summer Youth Employment Program this week with a record number of participants.

Racine County neighbors: Obituaries for July 2

Read through the obituaries published today in The Journal Times.

6 people killed in Necedah house fire Sunday morning

Fire Departments from Necedah and New Lisbon fought the blaze for about three hours. "Unfortunately, six family members perished as a result of the fire," the sheriff's office said.

What is Racine County Extension? More than you probably think

Racine County Extensionoffers a range of services for residents of all ages, including food nutrition for elementary-schoolers, life planning for senior citizens, gardening classes and financial literacy lessons.

Waterford Balloonfest grounded by strong winds

Waterford Balloonfest never got off the ground in 2024, as strong winds forced the hot-air balloons to cancel any launches.

Browns Lake seeks partnership with county and town to help pay for dredging project

Planners of a Browns Lake dredging project are requesting $5 million combined from the town and Racine County to pay for half of the project's cost.

Racine County neighbors: Obituaries for July 1

Read through the obituaries published today in The Journal Times.

Waterford Balloonfest grounded by strong winds

    Waterford Balloonfest never got off the ground in 2024, as strong winds forced the hot-air balloons to cancel any launches.

    Browns Lake seeks partnership with county and town to help pay for dredging project

      Planners of a Browns Lake dredging project are requesting $5 million combined from the town and Racine County to pay for half of the project's cost.

      Racine County neighbors: Obituaries for July 1

        Read through the obituaries published today in The Journal Times.

        John Mariani recognized for work removing invasive species, restoring oak savanna

          Burlington-area resident John Mariani was recognized by the Wisconsin Invasive Species Councilfor his decades of work restoring his property to oak savanna, clearing invasive species to make room for native plants to return and informing the community on the importance of fighting invasive plants.

          Children have fun at Kids Cove playground

            Kids yelped with joy while playing Thursday afternoon at Kids Cove playground, 40 Kewaunee St.

            Trial date set for Mount Pleasant man charged in September 2023 shooting death

              The trial of a Mount Pleasant man charged in connection to the September 2023 shooting death of Willie Henderson Jr. is scheduled to take place Aug. 8-11.

              Eight photos of fun at Kids Cove playground

                Kids yelped with joy while playing Thursday afternoon at Kids Cove playground, 40 Kewaunee St.

                Racine hosting safety conversations for community members

                The Department of Community Safety is working with Payne Consulting to organize the small-group conversations about public safety in Racine.

                Yorkville Village Board rejects indoor vaping ban

                Vaping in restaurants and other Yorkville workplaces will remain legal.

                Racine County neighbors: Obituaries for June 30

                Read through the obituaries published today in The Journal Times.

                Governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of 'exceptional leader' Delagrave

                Gov. Tony Evers ordered flags throughout Racine County lowered to half-staff Saturday in honor of Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave.

                Expect increased law enforcement on waterways during the July 4th holiday

                Additional Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wardens and area law enforcement personnel will be patrolling local waterways July 4-6 as part of Operation Dry Water, a national boating safety campaign.

                Zoo Beach will be staffed with lifeguards every day during July

                Zoo Beach will have lifeguards on duty every day in July.

                Racine man facing multiple charges after allegedly trying to flee from police

                A Racine man was arrested after he reportedly fled from police, sped down Kinzie Avenue and drove the wrong way down Sixth Street on Friday.

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                Racine County neighbors: Obituaries for June 29

                Read through the obituaries published today in The Journal Times.

                Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave unexpectedly dies Friday morning

                Delagrave was first elected county executive in 2015.

                Teddy's timepiece: President's watch, stolen in Buffalo in 1987, returned to Roosevelt family estate

                The mystery of who stole President Theodore Roosevelt's pocket watch from a Buffalo museum 37 years ago remains unsolved, but the timepiece is now back at its rightful home.

                Racine Waste Transfer Station and Residential Drop-Off Facility scheduled to open July 2

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                An inmate from the Ellsworth Correctional Center is facing an additional charge after allegedly leaving the facility after she was "let outside mistakenly."

                Racine County neighbors: Obituaries for June 28

                Read through the obituaries published today in The Journal Times.

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