Racine's Mask Mandate, Shooting: Mt. Pleasant-Sturtevant News

Morning, Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 75 Low: 60.

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

1. The City of Racine decided to re-enact a mask mandate at a special Common Council meeting. A low vaccination rate and high caseloads were cited as the reason. The new mandate applies to businesses and places indoors and open to the public (FOX 6 Milwaukee)
2. The man shot over a disagreement at a barbershop in Mount Pleasant was involved in his community and church. He was killed after a disagreement with a barber over the quality of a haircut. (FOX 6 Milwaukee)
3. Details for free tutoring in the Racine Unified School District were announced. (Press Release Desk)
4. The most recent roundup of mugshots and criminal complaints in Racine County are brought to you by Journal (Journal Times)
5. Vos says he doesn't want Wisconsin's election investigation to look like Arizona's (Journal Times)

Obituaries:

1. Carol Schoenherr Obituary, Racine Journal Times (Legacy.com)
2. Jeffrey Wesley Obituary, Racine Journal Times (Legacy.com)

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Today in Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant

• No 4K classes - Knapp El (12:00 AM)
• Breakfast Lunch Count 9/1 - Jefferson Lighthouse El (12:00 AM)
• School Starts for K-5 - Wadewitz El (12:00 AM)
• Back To School Reading Challenge (Beanstack) (12:00 AM)
• EC & 4K Orientation Day - Wadewitz El (12:00 AM)
• 4K Parent Orientation - Knapp El (9:00 AM)
• 4k Parent Orientation - Julian Thomas El (10:00 AM)
• 4K Parent Orientation - Knapp El (12:00 PM)

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Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant Patch Notebook

• City of Racine, On the lake: "Special Common Council Meeting" (Facebook)
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation: "The number one barrier for job seekers is often transportation. Healthy transit systems = stronger neighborhoods, greater equity, and more economic opportunities. wisconsindot.gov/Pages/about-wisdot/newsroom/news-rel/083021transit" (Facebook)
• Racine County Eye: "Cash Bond Set At $100k In Weekend Homicide | Local News I Racine County Eye - Racine, Wisconsin https://bit.ly/3gNKtl7" (Facebook)
• Racine County Eye: "Grace Lutheran Church Hosting Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic; $120 Incentive Available | Local News I Racine County Eye - Racine, Wisconsin https://bit.ly/3DxnVyJ" (Facebook)
• Real Racine: "Bigger isn't always better! Writer Cassandra Brooklyn and Matador Network states that Racine, Wisconsin, is one of the U.S.'s "small-but-spectacular" destinations, thanks to great culture and food, not to mention one of the Midwest's bes..." (Facebook)
• Real Racine: "Racine County "has over 350 manufacturing companies providing many opportunities which have attracted new people to the area for decades. Geographically, the county is between Chicago and Milwaukee, making it the ideal corridor for someo..." (Facebook)
• Real Racine: "Looking for a charming location for your wedding or large gathering? Nestled along the Fox River and located just 25 miles from Milwaukee, the village of Waterford is a treasure to behold! Waterford Celebrates brings together local vendo..." (Facebook)
• Village of Mount Pleasant: "There is no garbage/recycling pickup on Labor Day, Monday September 6, 2021. All days will be delayed by one day due to the holiday. Friday pickup will be picked up on Saturday. If you have any questions regarding normal pickup, bulk pic..." (Facebook)

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