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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Racine Zoo welcomed four new meerkats—siblings Teak, Baobab, Cedar, and Acacia—on exhibit on Aug. 21 after they finished quarantine following their transfer from Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison. The move is part of a species survival plan to boost genetic diversity. FOX6
- ➤ The Racine community gathers today at Washington Park High School to honor Willow Newell, the first African American Miss Wisconsin, as she prepares to compete at Miss America on Sept. 7 — the fundraiser event will feature live music and guest speakers to support her journey. Racine County Eye
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge ordered Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development to pay disabled workers who were denied unemployment benefits because a 2013 law stopped Social Security Disability Insurance recipients from claiming these funds. The court order covers claims from Sept. 7 to July 30 — and the department will begin notifying affected workers by Oct. 1. Racine County Eye
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On August 21, workers from Assurant Global Auto helped build two affordable homes at Herrick Village, Racine’s first Habitat for Humanity subdivision located at 10th & Memorial Drive. The new development will eventually include 12 to 14 homes for local families. 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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