Crowd Rallies Against Idea Of Putting Youth Prison In Hortonia

Dozens of people living in Hortonia say the decision to building a youth prison there was made too quickly.  Many of those who signed petitions, then showed up for a weekend rally, say the prison would bring more crime to their town.  They’re most angry because the Wisconsin Department of Corrections chose the location without discussing it with Hortonia town officials first.  A spokesperson for the Citizens for the Preservation of Hortonia Committee says they have 600 signatures on petitions.  Supporters of the prison idea point out it would mean good-paying jobs for the area.