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Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, shoppers filled their carts at Woodman’s store at the Regency Mall site, with the new grocery store drawing visitors + offering a fresh retail option in Racine. The Journal Times
- ➤ A recent guide offers Racine business owners clear advice on setting work hours, scheduled breaks, and firm boundaries to protect health and keep time for family. The guide explains how delegating tasks and creating a dedicated work area (such as a home office) can help avoid burnout. Racine County Eye
- ➤ Amari Beauty Bar, owned by Kaliyah A. Banks, held its ribbon cutting at 3309 Washington Ave in Racine and now offers hair, nail, lash and skincare services in a luxury setting. The salon features a beverage cart and a relaxing waiting area — along with a strict no children policy to keep the space calm. Racine County Eye
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Raymond School District has hired new staff including middle school teacher Jacob Leforest (previously from Salem) and speech-language pathologist McKenzie Peters (experienced from West Allis) along with additional support for playground supervision and a second-shift custodial role ahead of the Sept. 1 start of school. The district plans to adjust schedules as enrollment changes with four new students joining recently. Racine County Eye
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waterford Fire Department was awarded a $10,000 grant—one of eight in Wisconsin chosen from 150 departments nationwide—to boost its fire response capabilities. The Journal Times
- ➤ Sarah Godlewski, Wisconsin Secretary of State, announced on August 20th in Madison that she will run for lieutenant governor in 2026. She passed on a bid for governor — saying her campaign is built to serve the state — and she is the first candidate to launch a run for the No. 2 office. Racine County Eye
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Racine County's youngest residents have a vaccination rate of 69.9% for 24-month-olds—slightly above the state average of 68.8%—but remain far below the roughly 92% needed for herd immunity. City health officials are using social media outreach and extra nurses on weekdays until October to help raise vaccine uptake. Racine County Eye
- ➤ Wisconsin health officials continue to urge pregnant women to get COVID vaccines even though federal guidance now advises against it. Local clinics stress that the shots lower risks for mothers and newborns — experts say the vaccine helps prevent severe illness and complications. Racine County Eye
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