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Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two AT&T employees installed a portable air conditioning unit at a temporary home for a Racine family of six displaced by a fire on June 8—an act of kindness under the Making It Matter program that helped the family beat the summer heat. Racine County Eye
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the Mount Pleasant Village Board approved a zoning map amendment for a 336-unit housing development at 5714 Braun Road—this decision clears the way for new homes in the area. The Journal Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Raymond School third-grader Kash Peterson—who was inspired by his grandfather’s heart issues—was named an American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge All-Star for 2024-25 after raising over $2,500 and ranking fifth in the Milwaukee market. Racine County Eye
TRAVEL NEWS
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4-7 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free entry — Experience local vendors, live music, and food trucks in a vibrant night market setting.
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