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Racine
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Racine County Eye will launch its Made in Racine series with the live podcast Haunted Racine on Oct. 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at its new location on 1926 Albert Street in Belle City Square—local historians and community members will share ghost stories and trivia while tickets range from $35 to $50 and the event is recorded for online release. Racine County Eye
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washington Park High School had a record year for AP tests with 128 exams passed and 29 AP Scholars—data that set a new school record. Senior Alberto Velasco took nearly every AP class offered in his junior year and said the challenge helped him prepare for college. Racine County Eye
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Racine officials said the former YMCA at 725 Lake Avenue—fenced on April 16 and marked by vandalism and squatter occupation—was demolished this spring, and cleanup will finish this fall. City spokesperson Leslie Flynn confirmed that no plan has been set for future housing, business, or community space. Racine County Eye
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On August 20, 2025 at 2 p.m., about 100 locals lined up at George Webb on Douglas Avenue to receive free burgers celebrating the Milwaukee Brewers’ 12-game winning streak—Webb expected to distribute 180,000 hamburgers in total via in-person handouts and vouchers. Racine County Eye
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Sketch Racine USA 2025
4 PM – 12 PM — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free entry — Capture the charm of Racine through sketching at iconic local sites.
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Union Grove Flea Market
7 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Racine County Fairgrounds — $2 — Explore an open-air market featuring antiques, crafts, vintage items, and more unique finds.
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3rd Annual Ted's Run 5k
9 AM – 1 PM — J. I. Case High School — Registration required — Participate in a community 5k run supporting local fitness and wellness.
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~ Naval Ravikant
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