The High Life Isn't For Her Anymore

Woman violates the conditions of her probation and quickly finds herself back in jail.

A woman, who was on probation and court ordered not to drink, tried to get a job as a bartender and then stayed at the bar drinking at 8:07 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Mosquito Inn, 3208 Four Mile Road. A 47-year-old Racine woman was taken into police custody on a warrant for violating the terms of probation. She was prohibited from drinking any alcohol. Her blood-alcohol level was .071, according to a report by the Caledonia Police Department.

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Patch Meetup: Come Hang Out And Get Some Free Goodies

Come hang out with Patch Editor Denise Lockwood, meet other Patch users and win some Patch swag on Saturday.

I think it's time for a Patch meet-up! You've hung out with family, now come hang out with me, Patch editor Denise Lockwood, at 7 p.m. Saturday night at the Mosquito Inn. Meet other Patch readers, submit some story ideas, and of course we'll play a little trivia -- Patch trivia that is. I'll come up with a few Patch trivia questions ripped from the headlines of Patch stories and if you win, I'll be handing out some sweet Patch swag -- water bottles, pens, magnets, a few t-shirts and magnets.

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Caledonia Man Arrested For Allegedly Beating His Girlfriend

While the scuffle happened outside of the Mosquito Inn bar, a man quickly finds out he's not welcome after he allegedly struck his girlfriend in the head.

A man allegedly hit a woman in the head at 5:41 p.m. Sunday at the Mosquito Inn, 3208 Four Mile Road. The 43-year-old Caledonia woman told police the 43-year-old Caledonia man started cursing at her and called her names in the bar, according to a report by the Caledonia Police Department. While the two were outside, the man struck the woman on the back of the head. She came into the bar and several patrons at the bar confronted the man. The man left the bar and went to his apartment in the 4400 block of Kennedy Drive. He was arrested for disorderly conduct and battery and taken into police custody to the Racine County Jail.

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Editor's notebook

Patch Office Hours And How to Make Patch Work For You

Let me show you all the ways you can utilize Caledonia Patch. Trust me, it's easy!

Happy almost Leap Day, Caledonia! As many of you are aware, I'm in town all the time. But I'm here and there, and sometimes it's tough to find me. So I'll periodically be scheduling weekly office hours, in a place where you can easily find me. And I’ll tell you in advance where I’ll be. This week, I’ll be at Mocha Lisa, 2825 Four and Half Mile Road, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Stop by and say hello! Bring your story ideas, bring your complaints, bring your thoughts on Caledonia Patch, and anything else you'd like to talk about. I can show you how to make Patch work for you and I’ll have some Patch goodies for you. So come see me there if you can’t make it to Mocha Lisa. But wait, there’s more … There's a lot you, your business and your …

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Caledonia-area bars serving free food, free champagne on New Year's Eve

Welcome in 2012 with friends and fun

There's no excuse for staying in on New Year's Eve this year, since Caledonia-area bars are offering great deals, with lots of live music, free bubbly and meal deals. Here's the roundup: Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring St, Racine, 262-886-3610: Black and White Party. Fun begins at 6 p.m. with an open bar and hors d’oeuvres served family style, then an all you can eat dinner of prime rib, grilled shrimp and chicken. Dance the night away to the George Busateri Band. Tickets are $65/person. American Legion, 4277 Highway 41, Caledonia, 262-835-2042: Closed. Shuffle Bear, 5844 Douglas Avenue, Caledonia, 262-752-5641. Open. Everett's, 9825 Kraut Road, Franksville, 262-898-8391. Open. Eagles Club, 319 Hamilton Street,  Racine, 262-633-1138: $5 cover. DJ…

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