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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of people attended the Gateway Technical College Racine open house Wednesday as the community witnessed active local education efforts while Habitat for Humanity plans a multi-home development in Herrick Village with construction set for August. Burlington named a new fire chief last week and recent crime cases have resulted in prison sentences for individuals accused of gun-related and vehicular incidents. The Journal Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A pickup truck hauling a trailer of construction debris rolled over near Washington and Downy in Dover on July 18th, 2025 as the driver escaped with no serious injuries—firefighters contained a diesel fuel leak while the Sheriff's Office investigates the crash. FOX6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Racine County Eye published its Back to School 2025 guide that features expert advice from Growing Tree Child Development Center director Stephanie Kober on finding quality child care in Racine—parents are advised to visit centers in person and start enrollment early to complete paperwork for Wisconsin childcare assistance. Racine County Eye
- ➤ Racine Unified Schools will expand Olympia Brown Elementary with a $22.9M project that adds grades 6—8, a new gym, enlarged cafeteria and additional classrooms, with the expansion expected to open on Sept. 2. The project, funded through a 2020 referendum, will help streamline middle school enrollment and keep more students in the district. Racine County Eye
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity is investing nearly $3M in a multi-home development at Herrick Village — construction is set to begin in August. The Journal Times
SPORTS NEWS
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Animal Crackers Concert Series featuring Vincent Ingala
7-9 p.m. — Racine Zoo — $40 — Enjoy soothing melodies by top artists while soaking in the stunning views of Lake Michigan.
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Taste of Wisconsin Festival
7 p.m. - 11 p.m. — Celebration Place at HarborPark — Free entry — Celebrate the best local flavors with food, drinks, and entertainment for the whole family.
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Music on the Monument
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of local bands every Friday at this fun outdoor concert series.
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Kenosha Homecoming Car Show
7:45 AM – 4:00 PM — Kenosha History Center — Free entry — Celebrate Kenosha's rich automotive heritage at this vibrant car show.
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Bend & Brew – Free Yoga
6-7 p.m. — Reefpoint Marina — Suggested $5 donation — Embrace wellness with serene outdoor yoga and enjoy refreshments at local venues.
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Salt Paddle on the Root River
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Root River Environmental Education Community Center — $10 per person — Discuss the impact of chlorides on freshwater and paddle the beautiful Root River while testing water samples.
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Racine County Open Men's Golf Tournament
54-hole stroke play tournament — Aug 1-3 — Ives Grove Golf Course — Registration fee applies — Compete alongside pros and amateurs in this exciting golf event.
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