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Racine
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Raymond School Board approved a $1.2 million credit line on Aug. 18 to help cover short-term operating costs and noted that the district had a July cash balance of $659,809—this flexible option from Community State Bank will be reviewed again with future tax levy decisions on Sept. 8. Racine County Eye
- ➤ A car crashed into two classrooms at Olympia Brown Elementary in July, causing $366K in damage—officials say repairs will be completed by November and students will attend class in temporary rooms so the school year starts on time. Racine County Eye
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Racine County announced Friday that the SC Johnson Aquatic Center extended its 2025 season through Labor Day. The Journal Times
- ➤ Wisconsin has stopped blocking laid-off workers who receive disability benefits from collecting unemployment insurance—this change follows a court ruling that found the practice violated federal discrimination law. U.S. District Judge Conley will decide if the state must compensate workers for past denials as proposals are exchanged before oral arguments on Wednesday. Racine County Eye
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Racine native JayVian Farr was cut from rookie minicamp but later signed with the Buccaneers and played in a preseason game on August 16 in Pittsburgh—he made three tackles in a 17—14 win over the Steelers. Farr credited his faith and long summer workouts for his strong return and said he will continue to learn and improve as he pursues his NFL dream. Racine County Eye
- ➤ Racine high school football teams are starting the 2025 season with schools like Horlick rebuilding under new coaches and emerging talent while local fans await key games such as Case traveling to Cedarburg on August 22 at 7:00 p.m. — these changes come after the Racine Raiders finished with an 8 to 3 record last season. Racine County Eye
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HayMarket Summer Tradition
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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What you resist, persists.
~ Carl Jung
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