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Racine County holiday trash pickup changes for Dec. 24–28

RACINE, Wis. – Christmas week brings changes to trash pickup schedules across Racine County, but the impact depends on where you live and who provides your service. Below is a detailed, community-by-community guide covering Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, including confirmed holiday delays and the locations where residents can verify their address-specific pickup information. Trash pickup times often change during the holiday…Racine · Racine Read Article

New board members hope to bring fresh perspectives to downtown Racine business district

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Racine's Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) will have an entirely new board in the new year.All previous appointments had expired, creating an opportunity for more businesses to be represented when applications opened in November. This created an opportunity for more businesses to be represented in downtown operations.Among the new appointees are Heather Novotny, co-owner of Vintage and Modern Books, who is also a downtown resident and…Racine · Racine Read Article

Fisk Johnson Match Day raises more than $145,000 for Salvation Army of Racine Red Kettle campaign

RACINE — The Salvation Army of Racine says its annual Red Kettle campaign received more than $48,600 in local donations during “Fisk Johnson Match Day” on Saturday, Dec. 20, with SC Johnson Chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson contributing an additional $97,200 to bring the one-day total to more than $145,800. “The Salvation Army extends its heartfelt gratitude to Fisk Johnson, the SC Johnson team, our dedicated volunteers, and generous donors who cont…Salvation Army · Racine Read Article

Racine Public Library sets year-end closures, notes return of January programs in 2026

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Loren Clark, 87, of Racine

Loren Clark, 87, of Racine, passed away on December 15, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center – Mount Pleasant. He was born on March 22, 1938, in Caledonia to Emil and Lydia (Makovsky) Clark. Loren Clark’s Early Life Loren attended Burbank School, Washington Junior High School, and Horlick High School. He began his working life at Progressive Dairy, where his father was employed, before building a long career as a professional truck driver. Loren first…Racine · Racine Read Article

Brittany Booker story: Jackson's Jan. 2026 trial will feature fingerprint expert testifying in person

RACINE, WI — A key witness who was expected to testify via video will now take the stand in person during the trial of Terry Jackson that gets underway at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Jackson, 44, remains in custody on a $10 million cash bond. He faces 23 felony charges related to the death of Brittany Booker in early 2022, including first-degree intentional homicide, kidnapping, and multiple counts of attempted homicide, stemming from three …Racine · Racine Read Article

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Racine County holiday trash pickup changes for Dec. 24–28

New board members hope to bring fresh perspectives to downtown Racine business district

Fisk Johnson Match Day raises more than $145,000 for Salvation Army of Racine Red Kettle campaign

Racine Public Library sets year-end closures, notes return of January programs in 2026

Loren Clark, 87, of Racine

Brittany Booker story: Jackson's Jan. 2026 trial will feature fingerprint expert testifying in person

Frank Lloyd Wright almost designed the Racine YWCA in 1940's

21st Century Preparatory School awarded $500 grant from Green Bay Packers

Sandra Dower, 82, of Racine

John Grycowski, 63, of Racine

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Racine County holiday trash pickup changes for Dec. 24–28

New board members hope to bring fresh perspectives to downtown Racine business district

Fisk Johnson Match Day raises more than $145,000 for Salvation Army of Racine Red Kettle campaign

Racine Public Library sets year-end closures, notes return of January programs in 2026

Loren Clark, 87, of Racine

Brittany Booker story: Jackson's Jan. 2026 trial will feature fingerprint expert testifying in person

Frank Lloyd Wright almost designed the Racine YWCA in 1940's

21st Century Preparatory School awarded $500 grant from Green Bay Packers

Sandra Dower, 82, of Racine

John Grycowski, 63, of Racine

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