Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Phil Welch, a Navy veteran and third-generation business owner, runs the A&W restaurant in Caledonia near Highway K—he took over in 2012 when the location moved due to highway expansion. His grandparents started the restaurant in 1954, and it will host Root Beer Float Day on August 6 to support Disabled American Veterans. Racine County Eye
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Racine man Lamarion Blair was sentenced to 10 years in prison with eight years of extended supervision after pleading no contest for his role in a gang-related shooting during a funeral at Graceland Cemetery on June 2nd, 2022 (police said several mourners were injured and his fingerprints linked him to a Chevrolet Equinox parked near the scene). FOX6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Racine Unified School District board approved a 2.95% base wage increase for the 2025-26 school year — the raise will help workers keep up with inflation. The Journal Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chiropractors in Racine now offer several non-surgical treatments such as VAX-D therapy (which stretches the spine to relieve pain), laser therapy, and massage to help patients manage chronic pain. They focus on holistic care with guidance on exercise, nutrition, and stress management. Racine County Eye
- ➤ Dr. Briana Cantore of Ascension Medical Group explained that UV light from the sun and tanning beds raises skin cancer risk, especially for those with fair skin and northern European ancestry, and advised Racine residents to wear daily sunscreen and protective clothing. She urged everyone to examine their skin for new or changing moles+ consult a doctor if they spot any differences. Racine County Eye
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