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Contrary to what Kermit the Frog would tell you, it is very easy to be green these days.

Contrary to what Kermit the Frog would tell you, it is very easy to be green these days.

WIND POINT On last month's energy bill, the village spent about $160 less than usual.

STURTEVANT Bike taken in strong-arm robbery A 14-year-old village boy told police that his bicycle was taken under the threat of violence at 7:32 a.m. Wednesday near Charles Street and 90th Street.

Authorities say they're investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in a park as suspicious. via WBAY

The Racine Public Library has announced that the "Images of America: The Wind Point Lighthouse" presentation and book signing by Barb and Ken Wardius originally scheduled for tonight has been canceled due to ... via Racine Journal Times

The Journal Times will continue to update this blog with closings, cancellations and postponements due to the snow storm. via The Journal Times

Racine, Wisconsin is located right on Lake Michigan just a couple of hours north of Chicago, Illinois and little more than a half hour south of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. via BellaOnline

WIND POINT, Wis., Jan. 17 Three Wisconsin high school students are credited with discovering an asteroid while working on a project for their astronomy class. via Earth Times

“People kind of get stuck behind that person and it makes everyone pay the price of the distracted driver”

Thumbs Up And they're off! Three city aldermen face challenges for their council seats and two political newcomers vie for another; seven people filed candidacy papers for the Racine Unified School Board ... via Racine Journal Times

“Regardless of profession and position, those involved in child pornography crimes will be prosecuted and will face real time in federal prison.”

' A former funeral home owner from Racine County has been indicted for child pornography as part of a nationwide investigation. via Today's TMJ4

“If you want to talk about it, you have to get out and do something. People aren't going to come to you. "This is a critical thing to this region of the world. We've done a good job of making this visible.”

As much as Mayor Gary Becker likes Bill Richardson, he doesn't envision shipping water from the Great Lakes to New Mexico anytime soon. via The Journal Times

“You won't have the people if you didn't invite them in those great numbers.”

WIND POINT An attempt to address traffic congestion around the Wind Point Lighthouse has irritated some homeowners who live near the historic landmark. via The Journal Times

A 53-year-old Oak Creek man killed a buck Nov. 27, but not while hunting. Village police were called at 6:13 a.m. to the 6200 block of Highway 31, where a car had hit a deer. via The Journal Times

“We're responsible for the grounds, keeping the grounds in good order”

Wind Point- Susan and Michael Arts of Racine scored the best real estate deal in Wisconsin. via Today's TMJ4

“We went to the festival last year and the showcase productions we saw were really fantastic”

This weekend's performance of "Marvin's Room," at The Prairie School will not only treat audiences here to a heartwarming and humorous story -- it will give them a preview of what theater students, teachers and ... via The Journal Times

“It's been a struggle for (the libraries)”

There may be flaws in the way county libraries get funding for serving out-of-town residents, and merit in studying the seemingly ever-increasing county jail population. via The Journal Times

Let us know if you find yourself in need of black walnuts. We know someone eager to dispose of 500 pounds, and they just might give you some if you ask nicely. via Racine Journal Times

“It's very prudent we look at this very quickly”

A proposal to increase the county levy to hire a consultant to look at County Jail operations was shot down Wednesday. via The Journal Times

“It was painted (about) eight years ago and it didn't have the same texture.”

The community is invited to celebrate the Wind Point Lighthouse from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday. via Racine Journal Times