Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Racine County’s Meals on Wheels program needs $240K and 25 volunteers to avoid a waitlist for 117 seniors beginning Jan. 1, 2026 — local officials are urging donations and volunteer signups to keep meals flowing. Racine County Eye
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Racine groomer Allison Murphy of Clover Pup Salon won top honors at the Global Creative & Model Dog Conference and Competition in Coventry, United Kingdom for her intricate Fairy Forest design. The award boosts the salon’s profile and marks a milestone in Racine’s creative grooming scene. Racine County Eye
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ About 4,000 fewer people signed up for ACA health plans in November than last year because rising costs worry many; officials urge residents to enroll by Monday, Dec. 15 — the deadline for coverage to start Jan. 1. Enhanced subsidies set to expire may drive higher costs going forward. Racine County Eye
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ St. Catherine's edged Racine Lutheran 75-74 on Tuesday at John F. McGuire Gymnasium, led by EJ Vinson's career-high 28 points. The fast-paced game saw 21 lead changes that kept local basketball fans engaged throughout. Racine County Eye
- ➤ Washington Park High School introduced Marquan Holloway as head coach last month to rebuild the Panthers and honor coach Dennis Thompson’s legacy. Holloway—a Racine native and Navy veteran—leads a dynamic coaching staff focused on discipline, development and building a strong program. Racine County Eye
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