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Racine Sheriff: On the Clock
At 10:57 a.m., Captain Cary Madrigal sent a campaign fundraiser invitation while a timestamped county roster showed her on regular duty. Weeks later, Racine County produced a different roster showing her on…
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In personRacine County Fair 2026
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H.O.T. Government — Honest. Open. Transparent. — will be at the 2026 Racine County Fair in Union Grove. Stop by the Commercial Building and say hello. We are sharing who…
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