Racine County Eye

09/09/2026

https://racinecountyeye.com/2026/09/09/jonathan-bechman-racine-sheriffs/

Former Racine County Sheriff's investigator Jonathan Bechman pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors in a domestic abuse case and was sentenced to six months in jail.

09/09/2026

https://racinecountyeye.com/2026/09/09/health-official-vaccine-school-year/

Racine health officials urge families to check childhood vaccines, establish healthy sleep habits and take steps to prevent illness as school begins.

09/09/2026

What’s changing east of I-94 — and what do you want to know more about?

Racine County Eye is bringing the community into the newsroom with NewsUp Night, a free community conversation series where residents can share questions, concerns and story ideas.

Each night will focus on a different topic:

📅 Sept. 30 — What’s Changing East of I-94
A broad conversation about the decisions, developments and local issues shaping Racine, Mount Pleasant, Caledonia and Sturtevant.

📅 Oct. 7 — Local Government, Taxes & Development
A closer look at local government decisions, taxes, development and the issues affecting how our communities grow.

📅 Oct. 14 — Schools, Safety & Community Life
A conversation about schools, public safety, neighborhood concerns and the issues that affect families and everyday life.

🕕 All events: 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Racine County Eye, 1926 Albert St., Suite 201
👉 RSVP today: https://app.notion.com/p/a95f420f486a46d499d8e4d8006b67d0?pvs=21

NewsUp Night is free to attend. Donations are welcome for those who would like to help support the conversations and the local reporting they help make possible. Optional $25 supporter and $50 sponsor-a-neighbor tickets are also available.

Donation Link: https://donate.mazloweb.com/donate/racine-county-eye

Bring your questions, concerns, and story ideas. Your voice can help shape the stories we cover next.

Space is limited to 50 people per event. RSVP today and join the conversation!

09/09/2026

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🌟 WELCOME, SILVER SUPPLEMENT SOLUTIONS! 🌟

We’re excited to announce that Silver Supplement Solutions has joined Aging Well West as a vendor!

Deb and Jerry Dornbusch are independent agents specializing in senior products and Medicare solutions. They take the time to listen to each client’s wants and needs, providing personalized guidance based on their individual situation.

With a passion for helping others, Deb and Jerry pride themselves on exceptional customer service and building meaningful relationships with the people they serve.

📅 Aging Well West: Thursday, Nov. 12
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Grace Church

Come meet Deb and Jerry, learn more about Medicare solutions, and discover the resources available to help you age well!

Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Denise Lockwood at [email protected].

09/09/2026

https://racinecountyeye.com/2026/09/09/racine-county-weather-september-8/

Racine County sees a week of cloudy and rainy weather with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s.

09/08/2026

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💙 WELCOME ADRC — SPONSOR & VENDOR OF A WELL WEST! 💙

We’re proud to welcome ADRC as both a sponsor and vendor for Aging Well West!

The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) works to provide older adults and people with physical or intellectual/developmental disabilities with the resources they need to live with dignity and security while achieving greater independence and quality of life.

ADRC helps empower individuals to make informed choices and makes it easier to access the right services and supports—all while connecting individuals and families with valuable resources in their community.

📅 Aging Well West
📍 Grace Church, Union Grove
📅 Thursday, Nov. 12
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Aging Well West brings senior care professionals, local organizations and community resources together in one place to help seniors, caregivers and families find the support they need.

Come meet ADRC and our growing lineup of Aging Well West vendors!

🤝 Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Denise at [email protected].

09/08/2026

💙 WELCOME ADRC — SPONSOR & VENDOR OF AGING WELL WEST! 💙

We’re proud to welcome ADRC as both a sponsor and vendor for Aging Well West!

The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) works to provide older adults and people with physical or intellectual/developmental disabilities with the resources they need to live with dignity and security while achieving greater independence and quality of life.

ADRC helps empower individuals to make informed choices and makes it easier to access the right services and supports—all while connecting individuals and families with valuable resources in their community.

📅 Aging Well West
📍 Grace Church, Union Grove
📅 Thursday, Nov. 12
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Aging Well West brings senior care professionals, local organizations and community resources together in one place to help seniors, caregivers and families find the support they need.

Come meet ADRC and our growing lineup of Aging Well West vendors!

🤝 Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Denise at [email protected].

09/08/2026

https://racinecountyeye.com/2026/09/07/colorful-fabric-installation-transforms-racine-art-museum/

RACINE, WI — The Racine, Wisconsin, Art Museum (RAM) has been covered during the last week with colorful fabrics thanks to an art installation by Amanda

09/08/2026

Scooping the Loop Returns in 1 week!

Scooping the Loop has added another date! Don't miss this program about Downtown Racine from the 50s and 60s. Get your tickets now!

Scooping the Loop adds another date to its historical program. The sold-out show will return September 15, 2026, at the Golden Rondell Theater.

09/07/2026

🌟 WELCOME, SILVER SUPPLEMENT SOLUTIONS! 🌟

We’re excited to announce that Silver Supplement Solutions has joined Aging Well West as a vendor!

Deb and Jerry Dornbusch are independent agents specializing in senior products and Medicare solutions. They take the time to listen to each client’s wants and needs, providing personalized guidance based on their individual situation.

With a passion for helping others, Deb and Jerry pride themselves on exceptional customer service and building meaningful relationships with the people they serve.

📅 Aging Well West: Thursday, Nov. 12
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Grace Church

Come meet Deb and Jerry, learn more about Medicare solutions, and discover the resources available to help you age well!

Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Denise Lockwood at [email protected].