Turnout in the Villages Steady on Election Day

Voter traffic was reported as steady throughout the day for the Spring election.

Jansen Re-elected Sturtevant Village President

Sturtevant voters cast more ballots for incumbent President Steve Jansen than Trustee John Johnson.

Mount Pleasant Voters Choose Gleason for Village President

Voters headed to the polls Tuesday to choose a new president and seat three trustees; Mark Gleason for president, and David DeGroot, John Hewitt and Sonny Havn for trustee.

Legislators: We Need Data to Advocate Effectively

A round table discussion was split along party lines, but everyone agreed that to make sure Racine Unified gets what it needs, officials need information.

Snow Plow Accident Could Mean Shorter Boulevard

After a snowplow hit a van parked in the 8900 block of Majestic Hills Drive, Sturtevant trustees are exploring options so it doesn't happen again.

Only Clerk's Office Open on Good Friday as Early Voting Ends

Friday is the last day for residents to vote early in person for Tuesday's election and clerks' offices across the state, including Mount Pleasant's and Sturtevant's, are required to be open.

Accusations Fly Over Trustee Ethics Allegations

Trustee Sonny Havn is accusing fellow Trustee Karen Albeck of being behind the anonymous ethics complaint lodged against him last year.

Pink Equal Signs on Facebook = Gay Marriage Support

Patch asked area residents to weigh in on the debate and why some folks are using a graphic on Facebook that is quickly becoming the outward symbol of support for gay marriage. We also asked why some readers are opposed to gay marriage.

Report: Trustee Ethics Allegations Not Criminal

It remains unclear whether the village will continue to investigate the allegations against Mount Pleasant Trustee Sonny Havn, which the Racine police chief's report stated were civil in nature — not criminal.

Police Chief Gets Pay Bump as Interim Administrator

Police chief is pulling double duty as the interim administrator and will now get additional pay for the extra responsibilities.

Election Preview: Mount Pleasant Village President

Trustee Karen Albeck is running for the top spot for the first time, and County Supervisor Mark Gleason is looking to return to the helm after a decade-long absence.

Election Preview: Sturtevant Village Board

All three incumbents - John Johnson, Chris Larsen and Chris Wright - are running to retain their seats on the Sturtevant Village Board, while Daryl Lynaugh is running to the seat back that he lost in 2012.

Mount Pleasant President Candidate: Karen Albeck

Trustee Karen Albeck has thrown her hat into the ring for village president, and she is not seeking re-election as a trustee.

Mount Pleasant Trustee Candidate: Ronald Molnar

Racine County Supervisor Ronald Molnar is running for the first time for a seat on the Village Board.

Mount Pleasant Trustee Candidate: John Hewitt

Trustee John Hewitt is asking for residents to keep him on the village board this April.

Mount Pleasant Trustee Candidate: Sonny Havn

Trustee Sonny Havn is running to retain his seat on the Mount Pleasant Village Board.

Mount Pleasant Trustee Candidate: David DeGroot

David DeGroot is running for a seat on the board for the first time.

Election Preview: Mount Pleasant Village Board

Three seats are up for grabs on the Mount Pleasant Village Board, and six residents - including two incumbents - are vying for them.

Election Preview: Sturtevant Village President

Incumbent Village President Steve Jansen is running for a sixth term while Trustee John Johnson is running to retain his seat and giving it a go for the top spot for the first time.

Sturtevant Village Trustee Candidate: Chris Wright

Chris Wright is running for his fourth term on the Village Board.

Sturtevant Village Trustee Candidate: Chris Larsen

Chris Larsen is running for his third term on the village board.

Sturtevant Village Trustee Candidate: Daryl Lynaugh

Daryl Lynaugh is running for a seat on the village board after losing to newcomer Jayme Hoffman in 2012.

Sturtevant Village President and Trustee Candidate: John Johnson

John Johnson is running for his first term as village president and for his fourth term as village trustee

Sturtevant Village President Candidate: Steve Jansen

Steve Jansen is running to retain his seat as village president.

Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant 2013 Spring Election Guide

Voters in the Villages of Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant will decide on State Supreme Court, State Superintendent, a Village President each, three spots on each Village Board, and three seats on the Racine Unified School Board on April 2.

Candidates Address Dysfunction, Consolidation and More at Live Forum

The eight candidates for Mount Pleasant village board participated in a live candidates forum Thursday where they answered questions on everything from why the village is so dysfunctional to the South Shore consolidation and visions for the future.

Parking Fees Going Up at Depot, 30-Day Limit Imposed

Sturtevant trustees agreed to raise parking fees at the Amtrak depot and to limit long-term parking to 30 days.

Mount Pleasant Trustee Candidate Demoted in '07 for Sexual Harrassment

Ronald Molnar, also a County Board supervisor, was demoted from his director's position at the Racine Correctional Institute for sexual harassment — a decision that was upheld last year.

Late Audit Could Further Erode Mount Pleasant's Credit Rating

Moody's Investor Service put the village on a list with 39 other communities that are in danger of having their credit rating lowered or eliminated altogether.

United Natural Foods Final Approval Expected Tuesday

The Sturtevant Planning Commission unanimously approved moving final project approval to the Village Board for United Natural Foods.

After Officer Gets Punched, Village Puts SportsPlex on Notice

Without better security and improved alcohol regulation the SportsPlex could face losing its liquor license and potentially its conditional use permit as well.

What Do You Want Us to Ask Mount Pleasant Village Board Candidates?

The election is in three weeks and we're having a candidates forum on March 21, but we want to know what you'd like us to ask them here on Patch.

What Do You Want Us to Ask Sturtevant Board Candidates?

Four seats total - three trustees plus the president - are up for grabs on April 2. What questions do you want Patch to ask the candidates?

Trustees Talk Trash, Could Affect Condo Owners

Many Mount Pleasant condominium owners are paying twice for garbage service, but that could change after trustees possibly vote Monday night.

United Natural Foods Expected to Break Ground in April

Sturtevant's most recent commercial resident is expected to get final site plan approval Thursday at the village's Planning Commission meeting.

Case Students Register to Vote for April Election

Representatives from Turn Up the Vote helped 22 seniors register to vote Friday in the Case High School library.

Democratic Leader Peter Barca Blasts Passage of Wisconsin Mining Bill

However, Republican lawmakers representing Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant say the mining bill, which is on its way to becoming law, will create hundreds of new jobs throughout the state.

Reminder: Village Board Candidates Forum Thursday

Patch, RAMAC and WGTD 91.1FM are teaming up to present a live forum Thursday for all candidates running for a seat on the Mount Pleasant Village Board.

New Collection Dates, Single Sort Recycling Coming to Sturtevant

Village residents will get a new recycling bin this week and starting next week, their garbage collected a day later.

City Plan Commission MIA for BW3, Money Laundering, Child Porn

An iconic restaurant will set up shop in Racine despite the city's Plan Commission not showing for a public hearing.