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Local Hot-Button Issues
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South Shore Fire could file an injunction to stop Mount Pleasant from going with a high-deductible plan instead of the state's insurance plan. Both sides would be hit with big legal bills.
Sturtevant Police confirm the boy's injuries are not serious.
Tickets are available first come-first serve from 9 a.m. Tuesday - 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Division Chief Mark Pierce will serve as the South Shore Interim Fire Chief until the Police and Fire Commission conducts a search and finds a new chief.
Crime retains it's hold on the top of the list, but this week we get business and a little bit of government, too.
No one was hurt, but the kitchen suffered some significant smoke damage.
The man reportedly suffered from several medical issues.
Schulte School's anti-bullying parade is part of an overall strategy to connect the community with the school.
Stick with Patch on Election Day as we bring you updates on what's happening around the villages of Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant. Share your story in the comments, and upload pics of your "I Voted" stickers.
Trustees in Sturtevant are not happy that reductions in state transportation aids mean they may have to raise property taxes to close a hole in the 2013 budget.
Mount Pleasant has room to raise the levy - which would also raise taxes - in order to preserve services and fund roads, buy snow plows and replace emergency vehicles.
After being treated for heroin use, a man and a woman are now in the Racine County Jail facing drug charges.
A Sturtevant man was arrested and faces a handful of felonies for allegedly harvesting marijuana.
Senator Ron Johnson and Senate candidate Tommy Thompson are scheduled to attend a rally focusing on jobs that the Tea Party says is designed to get the undecided voter off the fence.
Shooting stars will be flying early in the morning over Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant. The Orionids meteor shower promises to be a show worth watching.
We have berry good news! A shop featuring frozen yogurt flavors finished by a myriad of tasty toppings is expected to open around Thanksgiving. And opening day means free yogurt for all!
Eliminating a position will result in savings even if there are more than the two scheduled elections next year.
Trustees voted Monday night to put Sycamore Drive through to Elisa Drive in the City of Racine despite the objections and a petition from residents.
Village clerks are pre-numbering absentee ballots as part of an effort to get results faster on election night next month.
Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant voters gave more money to President Barack Obama than presidential candidate Mitt Romney received — however, the dollar amounts don't tell the entire story.
