Homicide Rate + Structure Fire: Caledonia News

Good morning, Caledonia. This is Ethan Duran with the Thursday edition of the daily newsletter. Please enjoy.

First, today's weather:

Warm with partial sunshine. High: 70 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories today in Caledonia:

1. The homicide clearance rate in Wisconsin is one of the highest in the country, according to a nonprofit that tracks data. (Racine County Eye)
2. A child playing with a lighter ignited a structure fire in the Racine area. (Journal Times)
3. Republican-backed bill would allow the hunting of sandhill cranes. (Wisconsin Public Radio)
4. Gov. Evers announces grant application period for nonprofits that help veteran entrepreneurs. (Racine County Eye)

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Today in Caledonia:

• Racine Overeaters Anonymous Meeting (5:00 PM)

Caledonia Patch Notebook

• Caledonia Fire Department: "Just a reminder - We will be hosting our 10th Jeff Erickson Open House this SATURDAY from 10 am until 2 pm. Location 5 Mile and Douglas Ave Station 12! Refreshments will be provided! See you there!" (Facebook)
• Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce: "Congratulations to Connexus Credit Union on the finalization of renovations at our Wisconsin Rapids Branch! Thank you for investing into our beautiful community and offering so many great services and opportunities for workforce growth. ..." (Facebook)
• Racine County Eye: "Easy Spooky Paper Bat Craft | Local News I Racine County Eye - Racine, Wisconsin https://bit.ly/3FJDQei" (Facebook)
• Racine County Eye: "The 2021 Racine County Trick-or-Treat Schedule is finalized. 2021 Racine County Trick-or-Treat Schedule | Local News I Racine County Eye - Racine, Wisconsin https://bit.ly/3oYUZLp" (Facebook)
• Racine County Eye: "Road Closure: County Highway G | Local News I Racine County Eye - Racine, Wisconsin https://bit.ly/3iTRi5N" (Facebook)
• Racine County Eye: "Wisconsin Humane Society’s Jack is an energetic pup ready to play | Local News I Racine County Eye - Racine, Wisconsin https://bit.ly/3FM38IM" (Facebook)
• Racine County Eye: "Business Spotlight: Batteries Plus-Burlington | Local News I Racine County Eye - Racine, Wisconsin https://bit.ly/3mO9rD9" (Facebook)
• Racine County Eye: "Upcoming Programs and Events at the Racine Public Library | Local News I Racine County Eye - Racine, Wisconsin https://bit.ly/3oZmB2M" (Facebook)

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— Ethan Duran

About me: I'm a Milwaukeean keeping watch over the state of Wisconsin.

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