Suspect Kills Self, Fed. Agent Shot + Bluegrass Festival + NAACP

Happy Thursday, people of Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

A.M. showers, then a t-shower. High: 71 Low: 61.

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

1. A bluegrass band is planning to bring a two-day music festival to Racine soon. (Kenosha News)
2. Some officials have stood by Foxconn, but with news of Ohio's auto plant, others are wondering what will happen in Wisconsin. (Wisconsin Public Radio News)
3. The NAACP has put the Racine Unified School District under fire recently. The prominent civil rights group said new equity assessments need to take place. (Journal Times)
4. A federal agent was shot and wounded in Racine yesterday when serving a warrant. The suspect, wanted in connection with charges of aggravated assault and weapons violations, shot and killed himself, police said. (Patch)

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Today in Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant:

• Horlick Powderpuff Football Game - Horlick Hi (12:00 AM)
• Kamishibai Storytime (YouTube) - Racine Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Fire/EMS Oversight Board - Mount Pleasant Village Meetings (4:30 PM)
• Ballroom Dance classes - technique enhancement (7:00 PM)

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Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant Patch Notebook

• Racine County Eye: "Racine Police warn neighbors of a critical incident at Clairmont Street, heavy police presence reported." (Facebook)
• City of Racine, On the lake: "Get fully vaccinated and get $100 in gift cards. *These are available to City of Racine residents while supplies last.* We have a Pop-Up Clinic happening this Friday! October 8, 2021, at Piggly Wiggly on Durand from 3-6pm. We hope to see..." (Facebook)
• Real Racine: "Attention craft beer and bacon lovers! Downtown Racine Corporation will host its 2nd annual Beer & Bacon Walk on November 6 from 1-6 p.m. 🍻🥓 The event will include sampling of delicious brews from local breweries paired with bacon-infu..." (Facebook)
• Racine Public Library: "Miss Gail entertains families with songs, stories, and more! * #familystorytime #storytime #kids #rplwi #RacinePublicLibrary #racine" (Facebook)
• City of Racine, On the lake: "Beginning Thursday, October 7th, the Public Health Department will be offering booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine through its City Hall Clinic. The booster doses (as well as first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine..." (Facebook)
• Aging and Disability Resource Center of Racine County: "Talk with your doctor if you are noticing any changes with you or your loved one's nutrition. The Racine County Senior Nutrition Program can provide healthy meals for seniors, 60+, in need. Call for more information. 262-833-8766" (Facebook)

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