Horicon News

The city of Beaver Dam gained 191 residents over the past year according to population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau Wednesday.

A 17-year-old boy who led police on a high-speed pursuit in a stolen car after he escaped Carriage House for Rawhide Boys Ranch has been sentenced to probation.

A 19-year-old Beaver Dam man who is charged with using improvised explosive devices to blow up a portable toilet and mailbox now faces additional gun-related charges in a separate case.

From left are Alison Grulke, Kallie Kiesow, Steffani Koch and Frank Behling. The four are the area's first Dairy Ambassadors.

The Gasner family would like to thank the Waupun, Beaver Dam and Horicon communities for their support, prayers, well-wishes and assistance as we continue to deal with a serious health issue.

Paddlers from near and far are visiting Washington Island this weekend. The most experienced paddlers will enter the strenuous 22-mile marathon race circumnavigating Washington Island.

The Dodge County Beef Promotion Committee is sponsoring the Dodge County Beef Cook-Off to promote cooking with beef.

Nearby wind turbines, declining water quality and decreasing water levels at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge in southeastern Wisconsin earned the popular birders' destination the dubious distinction of being ranked the third most imperiled refuge in the nation, according to a list compiled by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

Horicon's Rock N River Jam kicks off Thursday at Discher Park and continues through Saturday with free music, a variety of food and a few events unique to the annual festival.

As part of an open house, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Mayville native Berthold J. "Pete" Husting will be honored on June 21 for his contributions as a Major League baseball player at the turn of the 20th century.

A man was killed when his pickup truck rolled down a 26-foot embankment and burst into flames early Sunday morning in Dodge County, Sgt.

Many people are aware of the significance of a Blue Star banner signifying a member of the family serving in the Armed Forces and have heard about the Gold Star Banner given to the families of those who have suffered the loss of a loved one serving in the military.

Karen Schmidt, a Dodge County Dairy Ambassador, will meet with Horicon area seniors at the dining center on June 8, to help them make ice cream.

Join the Friends and staff of Horicon National Wildlife Refuge for a potluck dinner and then take a step back in time to the days of Fur Traders and Native Americans during a special presentation by Native American/fur trader "Dirty Kettle" on June 11.

The City of Horicon has requested approval from the Department of Natural Resources to construct sewer and sewage pumping station improvements.

For Connie Dornfeld life drastically changed on Sunday. The active woman has been covering everything from accidents to city council meetings in Horicon for the last several decades.

Floyd and Grace Braund were married on May 28, 1949, 60 years ago, in Wausau, at her parents home.

Green Valley Enterprises extends a heartfelt thank you to the many individuals and businesses that contributed to the success of our eighth annual wine and beer tasting fundraiser.

Reversal of its earlier decisions not to install sidewalk on the east side of Larabee Street hinges on cost estimates by Kunkel Engineering requested by the Horicon City Council Tuesday night.

On this Memorial Day, we honor our troops with recognition that, while Wisconsinites may get an extra day off each May to recognize their service, men and women in uniform rarely do.