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šŸŒ± How an aging prison population could affect Waupun Correctional Institutionā€™s future

Waupun, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How an aging prison population could affect Waupun Correctional Institutionā€™s future

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Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, windy and warm, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 43 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Wisconsin's incarceration rate among older adults has doubled since 2000, report finds (jsonline.com) ā€” State officials are weighing major changes to Wisconsinā€™s aging prison system, including facilities like Waupun Correctional Institution, which has faced years of closure calls over conditions. A new report shows the incarceration rate for adults 60 and older has nearly doubled since 2000, driving up medical and corrections costs while highlighting persistent racial disparities and rising OWI and violent crime sentences.
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  • This week, the spotlight is on Wisconsinā€™s 17 million acres of forestland because it's Forest Appreciation Week (April 20-24) and we'll be celebrating Earth Day on April 22 and Arbor Day on April 24!
    Nearly half of Wisconsinā€™s land is covered by forests or urban trees that provide ecological, economic, recreational and health benefits to residentsā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • Tenneco, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping Coordinator in Waupun. Apply here.
  • SSM Heath posted a job opening for Security Officer in Waupun. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waupun here.

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  • Goldapske's slam, Johnson's pitching powers Ripon past Berlin (riponpress.com)

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