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Rising fuel costs put pressure on Racine Unified’s transportation budget

Racine Unified budgeted $1.13 million for rising fuel in 2026-27, a 34% increase over actual spending in 2025-26 as fuel costs pressure transportation.
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William Burling, 78, of Kenosha – Obituary

William Burling, 78, of Kenosha, died Oct. 5, 2026. He was a defense and computer systems engineer for Bell Laboratories. Service details at Racine County Eye.
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Louise Julie Harbert, 90, of Kenosha – Obituary

Louise Julie Harbert, 90, of Kenosha, died Oct. 6, 2026. A teacher for Kenosha Unified School District for many years, she also taught overseas. Memorial gathering Oct. 20 at Kenosha Funeral Services.
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Lawrence Kexel Jr., 80, of Kenosha – Obituary

Lawrence Kexel Jr., 80, of Kenosha, died Oct. 7, 2026. U.S. Army veteran and AMC/Chrysler quality control engineer. Service details at Racine County Eye.
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Susan Webb, 75, of Kenosha – Obituary

Susan Webb, 75, of Kenosha, died Oct. 6, 2026. She worked 17 years as a crossing guard at Grewenow Elementary. Service details at Racine County Eye.
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Carlo Robert Ricciardi, 95, of Kenosha – Obituary

Carlo Robert Ricciardi, 95, of Kenosha, died Oct. 5, 2026. He graduated from UW-Madison and retired as District Manager for the Social Security Administration. Service details at.
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Peter O’Connor, 66, of Kenosha – Obituary

Peter O'Connor, 66, of Kenosha, died Oct. 4, 2026. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Peter J. and Edith M. O'Connor. Service details at Racine County Eye.
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Union Grove Union High School to hold Phase 1 ribbon cutting Oct. 24 with tours and trick-or-treating

Union Grove Union High School will hold a Phase 1 ribbon cutting Oct. 24 from 3–5 p.m., with the ceremony at 3 p.m., plus tours, a trick-or-treat route and food trucks.
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Racine city budget: Mason proposes smaller tax levy, bigger draw on reserves

Presented by Mayor Cory Mason Oct. 5, Racine’s proposed 2027 budget aims to maintain core services using $5.135 million in reserves. Police/fire authorized staffing and the proposed $2 adult transit ...
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Racine County proposes more tax support for Meals on Wheels after funding gap

After a funding-shortfall warning and grant-supported deliveries, Racine County proposes more local support for the existing Meals on Wheels program. Here’s what the budget shows—and what remains ...
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Racine budget proposes spending $5.1 million in savings. Officials warn that pace cannot last.

Savings help balance the proposed 2027 city budget, but officials warn the pace cannot last. Here’s what would remain and how residents can weigh in.
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Racine street assessment rates would rise about 10%

Racine City Engineer Ara Molitor has proposed raising special assessment rates about 10% for concrete paving, curb and gutter and alley work built in 2028. Property owners along a rebuilt street pay ...