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Labor Day Violence, Blues Concert: Mt. Pleasant-Sturtevant News

The latest from around Mt. Pleasant, Sturtevant and around Racine County: Labor Day violence, a blues singer is coming to town and more.

North Beach in Racine.
North Beach in Racine. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

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First, today's weather:

Rain in the afternoon. High: 82 Low: 56.


Here are the top stories today in Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant:

  1. Multiple people were shot over Labor Day in Racine on Racine Street. Two of the three who were shot are in stable condition. (Racine County Eye)
  2. The most recent roundup of criminal complaints from around Racine County shows a slew of drunken drivers, burglary and more. (Journal Times)
  3. A Racine man was charged with a felony count of physical abuse. He is accused of punching a teen girl under 18 in the face. (Journal Times)
  4. Myles Kennedy, a rock, blues and country singer, will be playing a concert in Sturtevant in Sept. He'll be sharing his tunes at the Route 20 Outhouse. (Stereoboard)

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Today in Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant:

  • Picturing Women Inventors Poster Exhibit (Adult Services - Northwest Corner (12:00 AM)
  • Tommy Tornado Club (Extended Learning) (7:15 AM)
  • Tornado Club (Extended Learning) - Julian Thomas El (3:21 PM)
  • Beginning Ballroom Dance classes (7:00 PM)
  • Ballroom Dance classes - Beginners (7:00 PM)

Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant Patch Notebook

  • Racine County Eye: "Multiple people shot overnight on Racine Street, says the Racine Police Department. This is a breaking news story. We'll update this story as we know more." (Facebook)
  • Racine County Eye: "COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing Locations in Kenosha, Racine County | Local News I Racine County Eye - Racine, Wisconsin https://bit.ly/3hafRuj" (Facebook)
  • Aging and Disability Resource Center of Racine County: "Meals on Wheels in Racine County is hiring part time drivers. Are you looking for a fun, rewarding part time job helping seniors in the community? Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 1:00pm. No weekends or holidays! $10.00/hour and mileage reimbur..." (Facebook)
  • Racine County Eye: "UW-Whitewater Football Announces 2021 Roster; Four Locals Make the Cut | Local News I Racine County Eye - Racine, Wisconsin https://bit.ly/3n8Dib4" (Facebook)
  • Racine County Eye: "Teen Mountain Bike Opportunities Are Exploding in SE Wisconsin | Local News I Racine County Eye - Racine, Wisconsin https://bit.ly/3jNZCF2" (Facebook)

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