š± Racine County files homicide charge in death of 22-month-old child
Racine, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Racine! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Racine County files homicide charge in death of 22-month-old child
- Where to find all 25 giant āGreetings from Racineā postcards
- How Park High students turned class skills into a lasting community garden upgrade
Also on today's calendar: Outta Sight Kite Flight and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
- Friday: Thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Racine man charged with first-degree reckless homicide in death of 22-month-old (cbs58.com) ā Racine County prosecutors have charged 28-year-old Jordan Keith with first-degree reckless homicide after 22āmonthāold Joriel āJoriā RamirezāRodriguez was hospitalized in Racine and later died in Milwaukee from a traumatic brain injury. Medical staff reported injuries consistent with abuse, and investigators say the only likely window for the fatal injury was when Keith was briefly alone with the children. The case is now with the Racine County District Attorneyās Office. 
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ā¢ Downtown Racine to unveil 25 giant 'Greetings from Racine' postcards June 5 (racinecountyeye.com) ā Downtown Racine is rolling out 25 giant āGreetings from Racineā postcard sculptures across the district, with an official unveiling during First Friday on June 5. Residents can stroll downtown all summer to see the art, meet many of the artists, and join a postcard-themed scavenger hunt for a chance to win one of the installations. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Racine students build shed, rainwater collection system to help make community garden more accessible (cbs58.com) ā Racineās Park High School students just unveiled a new storage shed and rainwater collection system to support a community garden right next to their school. Funded by a United Way grant, the project let teens turn building skills into hands-on service while also learning how to grow and maintain the garden for neighborhood use. Ā Ā Ā
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Outta Sight Kite Flight ā
J.F. Kennedy Park, 4051 5th Ave, Kenosha
9:00 am
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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Tommy Tornado Club (Extended Learning)
Julian Thomas El Racine, WI 53404
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5th Grade Island Park Field Trip
Julian Thomas El Island Park, 1700 Liberty St, Racine, WI 53404
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5th Grade Promotion
Fratt El Racine, WI 53405
12:30 pm -
4k (Lopez) Parent Event
Julian Thomas El Racine, WI 53404
2:00 pm -
Tommy Tornado Club (Extended Learning) & YLA
Julian Thomas El Racine, WI 53404
3:31 pm -
Final Track Meet hosted by REAL
Gilmore Fine Arts Sch Racine, WI 53404
5:00 pm -
Senior Graduation
Walden III Hi Racine, WI 53405
6:00 pm -
Qrt 4 Grading window opens
Jerstad-Agerholm Sch Racine, WI 53402
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
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Planetarium - 1st - Graceffa
Gifford El Racine, WI 53406
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Color Run - wear white t-shirt
Gilmore Fine Arts Sch Racine, WI 53404
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Tommy Tornado Club (Extended Learning) & YLA
Julian Thomas El Racine, WI 53404
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WAB Monthly Meeting ā
WAB Archers, 11601 Hwy G, Franksville
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Thereās a loose chihuahua mix running around Quarry park.
My husband tried to catch him but he was too fast. Anyone missing there dog? He looks pretty skinny. (Nextdoor Gallant Fox) - another happy coustomer this was a fun one every time I took out a brick another one wanted to fall out but I got her done call or text Michael for a free estimate on.
brick replacement,block concrete, basement windows etc 2629025437 (Nextdoor 2nd District - Racine)
- Boyd Group Services Inc posted a job opening for Porter in Racine. Apply here.
- Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member in Racine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Racine here.
š Nearby News
Mount Pleasant
- Walmart redevelopment, with small data center, set for open houses (jsonline.com)
- Microsoft insists its $20 billion Great Lakes data centers will not come close to water-use trigger (thecooldown.com)
- Center Street home damaged in weekend fire (journaltimes.com)
Sturtevant
- Terry Savage: Parent Plus SOS (journaltimes.com)
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