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Clara Louise Diggins, aged 96, died peacefully at her Racine home on October 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Clara was born in Hale County, Alabama, to Jenkins Bryant Sr. and Mattie Bryant (Nichols). After marrying the love of her life, Ivory Diggins, the couple relocated to Racine, Wisconsin, where Clara dedicated herself to her family and career.A devoted career in caregivingClara worked for 35 years at the Southern Wisconsin Center,…

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Clara Diggins, devoted caregiver and loving matriarch, dies at 96

Burlington, WI – Thomas Paul Mack, 64, died peacefully at his home near Brown’s Lake on October 9, 2024, after a long, brave battle with leukemia. A lifelong lover of cars and watersports, Tom was the proud owner of Mack’s Garage, where he served the Burlington community for over 35 years.A lifelong passion for cars and the communityBorn in Chicago, Tom moved to Burlington during childhood, quickly becoming immersed in the local community. After…

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Thomas Mack, 64, beloved mechanic and auto enthusiast, dies after battle with leukemia

A Racine father and son have been charged in connection with a June 2024 shooting near Double Vision Bar, according to criminal complaints from the Racine County District Attorney’s Office.Benjamin Rios and Santiago Rios charged with multiple feloniesBenjamin L. Rios, 21, and his father, Santiago B. Rios, 45, both of Racine, are accused of being involved in a June 14, 2024, shooting outside the popular Double Vision Bar on Douglas Avenue. The sh…

Racine father and son charged in June 2024 bar shooting

A Racine woman's quest for ancient public records hits a barrier she cannot cross in a government-owned building inaccessible to those with physical limitations.

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Racine museum not ADA 'exempt,' must accommodate disabled patrons

The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Ralph H. Bode, a Soldier killed during World War II, will be interred Sept. 27 at Graceland Cemetery, Racine, Wisconsin.

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Remains of World War II Soldier to be buried in Racine, Wisconsin

The Racine Common Council passed an ordinance that restores its agenda-setting power after a number of members boycotted meetings over the issue.

Racine council passes ordinance after members boycotted over 'imbalance of power'

RACINE, WI — On Sept. 18, everything changed for the Kornas family home. Burnt, blackened walls, frayed drywall, and major water damage were suddenly their reality. Mother of nine Kristina Kornas had taken her special-needs son to a doctor’s appointment and brought along her 6-month-old baby. The seven other children, the oldest being 14 years old, were at home and their dad was at work. As Kornas was on her way home, she received a call from 11…

Benefit event for Kornas family of 11 after devastating house fire

Artistic Operations via iStockOn September 30, police in Racine, Wisconsin swept over a local car dealership in Mount Pleasant. The business had reported two stolen cars in recent weeks. Interestingly, while performing their check at around 1:30 am, a dark grey Chevrolet Camaro sped into the lot. It was one of the vehicles the dealership reported missing. It seemed that the driver may have been attempting to return the car. However, the suspect …

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Teen charged with driving a stolen Chevy Camaro into a Wisconsin retention pond faces 49 years in prison

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A free museum in Racine housed in an historic building is up against modern expectations of handicapped accessibility.

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In a crowded race for Racine Countys new executive, voters heard directly from candidates at a forum Wednesday night.The Racine Branch of the NAACP hosted the event at the areas Gateway Technical College, and five of six candidates participated.Chandler Rorek was one of the community members who attended. Im trying to be mostly engaged with the community as best as I can, support everybody, local businesses, Rorek said.The position will be up fo…

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Voters meet new candidates for Racine County Executive in crowded race

RACINE, Wis. — In memory of Cpt. Max Bayer, a beloved 31-year-old Raymond firefighter who passed away in a motorcycle accident last week, Racine firefighters have launched a scholarship fund supporting his unborn child. Cpt. Bayer was part of the Raymond Fire Department for 14 years and also worked with the City of Racine Fire Department during his tenure serving the community. He passed away due to injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident on …

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