RACINE — Remnants of the Kaiser’s clothing store and Brandt Jewelers are evident at Sugar Shack Sweet Shoppe, which relocated last month around the corner from its original Monument Square storefront.
Michelle Noonan said they were able to bring all of Sugar Shack’s furniture and decorations from their original storefront in Monument Square to the new location.
Remnants of Brandt Jewelers are visible at Sugar Shack, including jewelry display cases that now showcase dozens of different types of candy.
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Sugar Shack reopened for service in the historic building at 218 Sixth St. on March 12.
Remnants of Brandt Jewelers are visible at Sugar Shack, including jewelry display cases that now showcase dozens of different types of candy.
Sugar Shack co-owner Michelle Noonan incorporated mementos from Kaiser’s, Brandt Jewelers and other historic Racine businesses in one of the display cases left in the building at 218 Sixth St.
A 10,000-pound safe, built in 1877, now sits beside Sugar Shack’s popcorn machine behind the ice cream counter.
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The manufacturer will employ about 240 people when building improvements are completed, according to a broker for the company.
The new market is scheduled to open May 9, operating from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through October.
To use the pantry, people need photo identification and a piece of mail from the past 30 days verifying their Racine County address.
The pilot program provides assistance in both English in Spanish.
The layoffs come as the company moves to eliminate its operations department, according to a memo from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
Anyone interested in joining the steering committee can contact Nalah McWhorter at nalah.mcwhorter@gmail.com.
The farmers market in Downtown Racine will return for its second summer starting June 11.
They include bars, cafes and a smoothie shop.
The 17 participating locations include four Racine County stores and two Kenosha County stores.
The deadline for vendor applications is Aug. 22. The 23rd annual Party on the Pavement celebration will be Sept. 19.
Money is available for basic home repairs, rental of temporary housing and other uninsured expenses resulting from the April storms. Residents can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
The intiative will connect businesses with resources, promote them online and use their feedback to improve village services.
The store’s upgrade is its biggest in 15 years. Changes include widened aisles, new floors and updated signage.
