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Your Beliefs
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Politics
How would you describe your political beliefs? Are you registered with a certain party?
I am not registered to any party and consider myself an independent, voting for the candidate(s) I feel are most aligned with my views.
Religion
How religious would you consider yourself?
I believe in God.
Local Hot-Button Issues
What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?
Growth, development, taxes, the school system, village leadership, jobs/unemployment and home values seem to dominate conversations and concerns across the board.
Where do you stand on each of these issues?
I don't stand anywhere on the issues. My job is to report the facts as accurately and as objectively as possible so the reader can decide where he/she stands.
Democratic representatives from the area will holding a listening session Monday about Gov. Scott Walker's proposed 2013-2015 budget.
Sew 'n' Save is now offering an extensive yarn gallery in addition to everything quilters need.
After almost 24 hours of constant rain, the pavement was starting to dry out a bit Tuesday afternoon. Still, we bet there's water pooling in some yards and at corners. Take photos and upload them here.
The second of two finalists is visiting South Shore today to tour the area, meet some of the crew members and go through a final interview. A decision from the Police & Fire Commission is expected Friday.
Caledonia Fire Department responded to a small school bus on fire Wednesday west of the intersection of 3-Mile Road and Douglas Avenue.
Racine police say a recently evicted tenant returned to steal the refrigerator out of her old apartment.
Construction is nearly complete on the tapas bar side of Grapes 2 Glass, but the store is open and ready to serve.
The late Harry Manning was honored Monday night by the Mount Pleasant Village Board with a floral tribute and a minute of silence.
Don Schulz was re-appointed to the village board to fill the vacancy left by Trustee Harry Manning's passing last month.
Customers who visit the Mt. Pleasant Plaza shopping centre on Durand Avenue should beware of a small sinkhole in the parking lot.
Police say a resident was tricked into giving up his banking information through an email scam.
Citing harassment and a fear of retaliation, Veronica Rudychev tendered her resignation Monday. She is the third high-ranking village official to resign over the last several months.
Dogs being rescued edged out elections as the top story in Caledonia this week.
After a week with elections, it's only fitting that our top story is about election results.
A grant is allowing the Racine Police Department to hand out free cable gun locks to try and reduce accidents and suicides.
A grant is allowing the Racine Police Department to hand out free cable gun locks to try and reduce accidents and suicides.
The number of people considered unemployed rose throughout Racine County, including in Mount Pleasant.
The number of people considered unemployed rose throughout Racine County, including in Caledonia.
Up to $2,500 per child would be available as a state tax credit for families who send their kids to private schools, if two legislators can get their bill passed.
Caledonia police say a man and a woman took a purse from a car at North Park Elementary and then used the woman's cards and cash to purchase various items from area stores.
