🌱 Patch AM: How a Casper prison choir is reshaping reentry and recovery through music

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Casper prison choir is reshaping reentry and recovery through music
• How did Natrona County wrestlers stack up at the Gillette duals?
• Casper community remembers the life of Marie Juanita Wilson

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A shower; windy in the p.m., with a high of 56 and low of 48 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and windy, temps: high: 59, low: 42.
• Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 61 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Set Free Singers prison choir sing for a second chance (eastidahonews.com) — Incarcerated men in Casper are finding hope and accountability through the new Set Free Singers prison choir, part of GEO Reentry Services. Led by longtime teacher Mr. Searcey, the group uses weekly music and recovery-focused programming to help residents prepare emotionally and socially for returning to the Casper community.
   

• Bulldog matmen go 5-0 first day at Gillette duals (buttesports.com) — Casper’s Natrona County wrestling team is highlighted in detailed results from the Pat Weede Invitational in Gillette, where Butte High went 5-0 and edged Natrona 40-31. Local fans can see how Natrona’s wrestlers fared bout-by-bout against strong regional competition.
   

• Obituary: Marie Juanita Wilson (oilcity.news) — Casper residents are mourning the passing of 87-year-old Marie Juanita Wilson, a beloved local bartender and active community member who died December 1. Born in Utah and raised in Nevada, she later made Casper her home, enjoying bowling, music, and cheering on her grandson. A public celebration of her life is planned at Bustard’s on January 15, 2026.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 22

• Town Council Meeting
  Glenrock Town Square , 500 W Aspen St , Glenrock
  5:30 pm
• Douglas - Wrap and Yap
  Douglas Branch , 300 E Walnut St , Douglas
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Casper, WY
  Casper Business Center , 123 W 1st St , Casper
  9:00 am
• Glenrock - Children's Tween Craft Wood Ornaments
  Glenrock Branch , 506 S 4th St , Glenrock
  4:00 pm
• Glenrock - Teen Drink: Christmas Punch with Candy Cane Stripes
  Glenrock Branch , 506 S 4th St , Glenrock
  4:30 pm

Friday December 26

• Glenrock - Children's - Kid & Tween Craft: Cricut Mugs with Hot Chocolate
  Glenrock Branch , 506 S 4th St , Glenrock
  1:00 pm
• Glenrock - Teen D&D
  Glenrock Branch , 506 S 4th St , Glenrock
  3:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• COLLEGE FOOTBALL Saturdays - All Day Happy Hour at The Drinkery
  Urban Bottle Wine and Spirits , 410 S Ash St , Casper
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I’m not a super busy person at the moment.
  Offering my time and labor for any disabled or elderly folks who are having Christmas gatherings at their homes and could use some help straightening… (Nextdoor Garden Creek Hills)
• Good morning everyone hope all is well.
  Just an update that me and my family are doing just fine now it’s gonna be a year before our house gets put back together and if anybody needs to… (Nextdoor Fairgrounds /Casper)

• Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Casper. Apply here.
• ABM posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner in Casper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Casper here.

🗞 Nearby News

Douglas

• The State Board of Land Commissioners discuss wind lease litigation (douglas-budget.com)
• MIWW contestants showcase talent at awards luncheon (wylr.net)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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