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Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Racine County Eye has introduced the Business Spotlight + Hiring Boost package for local employers to boost job postings; the package includes a featured article, a job posting in a weekly Now Hiring roundup that will launch on March 15, and newsletter mentions to enhance applicant visibility. Racine County Eye
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On the second day of a school board hearing in Raymond, board president Audrey Kostuch and former board member Gwen Keller testified on whether personal beliefs influenced Jeff Peterson's nonrenewal. More witnesses are scheduled to appear later. Racine County Eye
- ➤ Former Raymond School District Principal Jeff Peterson testified Feb. 17 on his early positive evaluations and a later negative review that led to a nonrenewal notice and administrative leave; his discrimination and retaliation case at the DWD hearing is set to continue until Feb. 23. Racine County Eye
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ St. Catherine’s High School senior guard Lamont Hamilton scored 26 points to help the Angels win 67-54 over Shoreland Lutheran on Tuesday. Hamilton, now nine points shy of Racine County’s all-time scoring record, will have his next chance to break it today against Glendale Nicolet. Racine County Eye
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The WhiskeyBelles
7-9:30 p.m. — Racine Theatre Guild — $20 Adults, $18 Seniors, $15 Students — Experience the captivating harmonies of an all-female Americana trio bringing classic country tunes to life.
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Chili Ice Walk
12-4 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free entry — Experience ice sculpting, chili sampling, and a scavenger hunt in a festive downtown setting.
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A Tribute to Bix Fest 2026
12:00 p.m. — Delta Hotels Mount Pleasant — Ticketed event — Experience a weekend filled with traditional jazz, swing music, dancing, and film screenings honoring the legacy of Phil Pospychala.
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