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Roll out the (rain) barrel
RAYMOND — On a hot summer day, Ron Henry straddles a plastic barrel. He dons a pair of safety glasses, fires up his high-speed air tool and sets to work. Full story>>

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•  Property Transfers, 6-28-09

GLAD YOU ASKED: What happened to the tennis courts at Horlick High School? I drove past the other day, and they appear to have been bulldozed.
Did you see Panther tracks leading away from the scene? That Park-Horlick rivalry must be getting out of hand. Full story>>

•  GLAD YOU ASKED: What is the total amount, in dollars, that Racine County residents have contributed to Miller Park over the years?

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St. Catherine’s plans sprawling campus
RACINE — Christopher Olley has a plan that brings school, church and senior citizen living together on one big “faith campus,” which he hopes will draw young professionals, new residents and more dollars to the Racine area and its economy.   Full story>>

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•   Police to use camera surveillance at North Beach on Fourth   
•   Deputies respond to multiple crashes   
•   Police can stop vehicles for seat belt violations   
•   Main, State Street bridges closed July 4   
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Cubs walk off with a win
CHICAGO — Jake Fox’s persistence and patience in drawing a game-winning, bases-loaded walk Friday should come as no surprise. He’s a determined guy with big minor league numbers trying to find a permanent job with the Chicago Cubs. Full story>>

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•  PETER JACKEL: Paying tribute to a friend
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We must be prepared for severe summer weather, too
Racine County has absorbed a triple dose of nature’s blows in recent weeks. Full story>>

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The True Cost of Government-Run Health Care
For the past several months, debate over health care reform has unfortunately been relegated to partisan rhetoric and hypothetical proposals. The public was recently treated to its first glimpse of the House Majority’s intentions when a “tri-committee” discussion draft was released last week. As expected, their plan centers around a “public plan” option coupled with heavy insurance mandates and extensive government regulation. Notably absent from the draft were specifics on how this reform will be financed. As various Senate proposals have been reported to cost over a trillion dollars, this omission is striking to say the least. Full Story>>

Thought of the Week - June 09, 2009
Year of St. PaulFull Story>>

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Palin resignation leaves questions on 2012 run
WASILLA, Alaska - Even for a nonconformist, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has defied political logic with her sudden, stunning announcement to leave office more than a year early. Full story>>

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Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
LOS ANGELES - Questions about Michael Jackson's use of prescription drugs are intensifying after a powerful sedative was found inside his home. Full story>>

•  U2 asks fans to support Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi
•  Jackson kids face hurdles to coping with his death
•  Jackson was loving and attentive father, many say
•  LA police plan for huge crowd at Jackson memorial

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Couple looks to make a difference Moldova
When Beth and Don Minikel depart for the Republic of Moldova, they won’t know for sure when they will return to the United States, if at all. The couple, who currently live in Racine, are planning to go to the central European country sometime in the next six months to work with a missionary team. And, if all goes well, they just might make Moldova — which sits between Romania and the Ukraine — their new home. Full story>>

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•  Role model: Billboard makes Megan Houle the face of Lakeside Curative Services and a great representative for its programs
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Pachyderms outdo people in cross-species chow bout
NEW YORK - In the fight of pachyderms vs. people _ the pachyderms now have the upper trunk. Full story>>

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Local News
June 30th, 1999
 BUCKS /DRAFT NOTES
 Bucks fetch trade offers for `Big Dog'
 Drive-by a result of gang feud, police say
 Labor council slates golf event
 Court: Drunken driving suspects need not be told attorney rights
 Bucks fetch trade offers for "Big Dog"
 A Date with Destiny
 High School /Local Baseball
 Waterford library plans to be presented at open house
 Study: One of three state residents live in towns
 Waterford Graded officials discuss possible referendum plans
 In Brief
 Racine losing residents, says Census Bureau
 A Date with Destiny
 Committee delays action on county school
June 29th, 1999
 State's utility leaders to merge
 Loth leads way in State Amateur qualifying
 In Brief
 Bright future seen for downtown Burlington
 Utilities Merger


Local Sports
June 25th, 1999
 Salmon-A-Rama leaderboard goes high-tech
June 22nd, 1999
 Public Golf head plots new course
 Invitations run the gamut from simple to elaborate