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School bus sorority: Tradition of ‘girls night' has grown over almost two decades
RACINE - The Friday before Thanksgiving is a time of family, friendship and fun for more than 70 women.
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Survivors speak about new breast cancer recommendations
‘They're taking away all our tools.'
Nov 20, 2009 | 6:00 pm | Loading…
Survivors, doctors shocked by new breast cancer recommendations
For years, women have heard the dual drumbeat of the importance of breast self-exams and annual screening mammograms: Detect breast cancer early, and there's a better chance of eliminating it.
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Penny war's prize: Principal sent to roof
RACINE - St. Edward Parish School Principal Jessica Knierim was not at her desk Friday.
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Different faiths giving thanks
RACINE - On Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve, leaders of many of the city's faith communities will come together for a celebration of gratitude.
Nov 20, 2009 | 2:50 pm | Loading…
Johnson Outdoors reduces losses
RACINE - Outdoor recreation company Johnson Outdoors Friday announced sharply reduced losses on lower net sales for its fourth fiscal quarter ended Oct. 2.
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Jefferson Lighthouse parents fight for K-8
RACINE — Parents of Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School fifth-graders are in a race against time.
Nov 20, 2009 | 1:50 am | Loading…
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Nov 19, 2009 | 7:20 pm | Loading…
Library to be open Sundays
RACINE - The library will be open Sundays beginning in January, the Racine Public Library Board of Trustees decided unanimously Thursday.
Nov 19, 2009 | 7:05 pm | Loading…
Mason celebrates city’s 175th
RACINE — All 60 pieces of Danish layer cake disappeared in less than two hours at the library Thursday night.
Nov 19, 2009 | 6:00 pm | Loading…
Coach's bet pays off
MADISON - It took a considerable amount of arm twisting for Tom Aldrich to tell the story and he offered precious few details when he finally did.
Nov 19, 2009 | 5:55 pm | Loading…
SCJ, Clorox settle battle over executive
SC Johnson and The Clorox Co. have settled their court battle over an executive the Racine home products giant hired away from the bleach company.
Nov 19, 2009 | 5:35 pm | Loading…
Auditions for ‘Murder at the Howard Johnson's' Monday and Tuesday
RACINE - Auditions for the Racine Theatre Guild's production of "Murder at the Howard Johnson's," an outrageous suspense-comedy about a love triangle, will be held at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Ave. Performances are scheduled on three weekends…
Nov 19, 2009 | 4:10 pm | Loading…
Morales reappointed to State Public Defender Board
MADISON - Racine resident Joe Morales was recently reappointed by Gov. Jim Doyle and confirmed by the Senate to the State Public Defender Board. Morales was initially appointed to the position in 2003, and is currently serving his third term. His new term is to end on May 1, 2012.
Nov 19, 2009 | 3:35 pm | Loading…
Aussie duo to play Raytown Roadhouse Saturday
RACINE - Country duo O'Shea will perform Saturday at Raytown Roadhouse, 522 Sixth St. at 10 p.m.
Nov 19, 2009 | 3:30 pm | Loading…
Senior Empowerment Series program Saturday
RACINE - A Medicare update and the Senior Companion Program are the topics of the next Senior Empowerment Series program at 2 p.m. Saturday at Maresh-Meredith and Acklam Funeral Home, 803 Main St.
Nov 19, 2009 | 3:10 pm | Loading…
SC Johnson discloses product ingredients with Web site listings
RACINE - SC Johnson Thursday announced it has created "ingredient transparency" with a new ingredient disclosure Web site.
Nov 19, 2009 | 2:00 pm | Loading…
Wheaton offering free flu treatment to uninsured
RACINE - After expressing uncertainty Wednesday about providing free treatment for uninsured patients with the flu, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare officials said Thursday that two Racine locations will offer the service.
Nov 19, 2009 | 1:50 pm | Loading…
