🌱 EMT Shortage + Weekend Events

Get on up, Caledonia! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right. Here's everything happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High: 39 Low: 25.

Here are the top stories today in Caledonia:

1. Racine County has been facing an EMT shortage and costs are rising. (Journal Times)
2. Hospital Capacity: See hospital capacities in and around Caledonia. (Caledonia Patch)
3. Here's the Caledonia events calendar for this weekend. (Caledonia Patch)
4. Read Wednesday's high school sports results. (Green Bay Press Gazette)
5. Kicking off a new sport: Kicksleds come to River Bend Nature Center. (Journal Times)

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Today in Caledonia:

From my notebook:

• Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce: "Angel Lou Who has zero experience with motor vehicles with wheels, but after seeing this beauty and all its bells and whistles, she’s thinking about getting her driver’s license! Where is Elf Angel Lou Who? Tag the local business you thi..." (Facebook)
• Racine County Eye: "‘Evolve or die’: Wisconsin’s labor shortage could last years. Here’s how employers, workers can succeed | Local News I Racine County Eye - Racine, Wisconsin https://bit.ly/3EudXxu" (Facebook)
• Racine Founder's Rotary Club: "The 2021 Founder's Rotary holiday dinner was great fun! Thanks to everyone who attended, and thanks to all our members for another successful year!" (Facebook)
• Racine County Eye: "The Wisco Huddle is your Wisconsin high school sports one-stop shop. Union Grove blazes victory trail past Janesville Parker 69-19 | Local News I Racine County Eye - Racine, Wisconsin https://bit.ly/3EGAlUg" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Caledonia: "Free used leather sofa available for pick up. - No rips or tears. (Franksville area)" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Village of Raymond: "I looking for recommendations for a - Business and Personal accountant For yearly income tax. Private person" (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• "Voyage to the Deep" at the Milwaukee Public Museum (December 31)
• Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31)
• Taxes In Retirement Webinar (January 4)
• Elvis 5.0 Elvis Birthday Celebration (January 8)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Ethan Duran

About me: I'm a Milwaukeean keeping watch over the state of Wisconsin. ethan.duran@patch.com