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Racine, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 5 min readHello again Racine! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- See how St. Catherineās new entrance changes daily life for students
- Racine County deputy faces felonies after youth turkey hunt shooting
- How the $7M Highway 38 project will change your commute
Also on today's calendar: Racine Dairy Statesmen Fall Show and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 68.
- Sunday: Breezy and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
1. New entrance, ramp welcome students back to St. Catherine's (civicmedia.us) ā St. Catherineās High School in Racine has opened a new secure main entrance, accessible ramp, and administrative suite, giving students and visitors a safer, easier way into the historic building. The $1.3 million project, largely funded by Racine Dominican Sisters and private donors, is the first phase of planned upgrades that will also renovate the weight room and girls locker room before the 2027-28 school year. 
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2. Racine County deputy charged in accidental youth turkey hunt shooting (jsonline.com) ā A Racine County Sheriffās deputy has been charged with four felonies after his 3-year-old daughter allegedly pulled a shotgun trigger during a youth turkey hunt, injuring a man and his 7-year-old son. The victims suffered serious pellet wounds, the child requiring surgery, and the deputy remains on administrative leave while both criminal and internal investigations move forward. Ā Ā Ā
3. $7M highway and roundabout project starting in Caledonia (dailyreporter.com) ā Drivers in Racine County should prepare for a multi-year overhaul of Highway 38 through Caledonia, including repaving and new roundabouts at 4 Mile and 5 Mile roads starting in 2027. Work begins after Labor Day with closures to through traffic, while local access is maintained, and residents can learn more at a public meeting at Caledonia Village Hall. Ā Ā Ā
4. Goats and sheep replace heavy mowers at Racine landfill (wgntv.com) ā Racineās capped landfill is now being maintained by more than 250 goats and sheep instead of heavy mowing equipment, protecting the siteās engineered cap while trimming grass and weeds. The experiment, run with Highland Holler and Republic Services, has already managed one side of the landfill and helped the area earn National Wildlife Federation habitat certification. Ā Ā Ā
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Racine Dairy Statesmen Fall Show ā
Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 2065 Geneva St, Racine
2:00 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
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MEMBER EVENT: Racine Farmers Market on the Lake
Racine Area Mfr-Commerce Inc Festival Park 5 Fifth St. Racine
9:00 am -
Professional Learning Day (In Building)
Gifford El Racine, WI 53406 -
Grades 1-5 First Day of School
Julian Thomas El Racine, WI 53404 -
First Day of School ā
Johnson El Racine, WI 53405 -
Kindergarten & 4K Orientation Day
Knapp El Racine, WI 53405 -
Park First Day of School
Park Hi 1901 12th St, Racine, WI 53403, USA
7:00 am -
4K & Kindergarten Orientation Session #1
Jerstad-Agerholm Sch Racine, WI 53402
9:00 am -
Kindergarten Orientation
Julian Thomas El Racine, WI 53404
9:00 am -
IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival ā
, Milwaukee
9:00 am -
ERV-toberfest- Food & beer Festival ā
Erv's Mug, 130 W Ryan Rd, Oak Creek
5:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Saturday September 12
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š Events Nearby
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MEMBER EVENT: Racine Farmers Market on the Lake
Racine Area Mfr-Commerce Inc Festival Park 5 Fifth St. Racine
9:00 am -
Professional Learning Day (In Building)
Gifford El Racine, WI 53406 -
Frist Day of School
The REAL Sch Sturtevant, WI 53177 -
Grades 1-5 First Day of School
Julian Thomas El Racine, WI 53404
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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š¬ Chatter
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- Misty is missing!
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Iām a dedicated and passionate hair braider, from home specializing in neat, long lasting protective styles for children, teens, and adults. I takeā¦ (Nextdoor Racine Downtown Lofts)
- Uline posted a job opening for Warehouse Custodian / Janitor in Racine. Apply here.
- Sure Staff posted a job opening for Material Handler in Sturtevant. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Racine here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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