(Horicon) The School day in Horicon was ended early yesterday with evening events canceled I response to a bomb threat. According to a statement from the Horicon Police Department, a bomb threat was discovered written on a wall in a bathroom at the school. For the safety of the students and school staff, a decision to release everyone early was made. The Horicon Police Department, alongside the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office worked to secure the building and conduct a search of the school with nothing suspicious located. Anyone with questions is asked to contact school Superintendent Rich Appel or Mayor Joshua Maas.
(Waupun) An inmate who died last week at Waupun Correctional Institution has been identified. A spokesperson with the Department of Corrections says the inmate was 24-year-old Cameron Williams who passed away last Monday. A local medical examiner is still investigating the cause of death. It is the third death at the state prison in the last four months. One of the other two deaths at the prison has been confirmed as suicide.
(Lomira) An Appleton man is accused of entering a number of different vehicles and taking them throughout the Dodge County area. Juan Garcia allegedly admitted to the crimes and to entering other vehicles and taking handguns, cash, gift cards, and a Bluetooth speaker in late June. If convicted, the 23-year-old faces 51-and-a-half years behind bars. An initial appearance is scheduled for November 27th.
(Watertown) A local organization committed to improving the Rock River Basin recently installed restoration planting along a streamside in Watertown. The Rock River Coalition and the city partnered to install native plants along part of the Riverside Park Creek. A section of the creek northeast of Labaree Street was chosen for the restoration project to replace turf grass with more natural landscaping. With the help of 14 volunteers, over 450 native grasses and flowers were planted. Native plants also capture pollution like nutrients, chemicals, and road salt that are carried off nearby fields and streets.
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre recently completed a mural project that honors four artists that contributed to the arts in the Beaver Dam area. President of the Board of Directors Emily Shire says idea for the project came when the board agreed in April 2021 to have world renowned portrait painter Stephen Bennett conduct a community painting event. Chairmen of the project Scott Eberle says he thought the side of the scene shop would be a perfect place for a mural. The murals can be seen on the side of the Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre Fine Arts Center located on Maple Avenue on the east wall of the scene shop facing the city’s parking lot.
(Beaver Dam) “All Shook Up” will be hitting the stage in the Beaver Dam High School Auditorium beginning on Thursday at 7:30pm. Additional shows are Friday and Saturday, also at 7:30pm, with a matinee show at 2pm on Sunday. Director Mark Lefeber says anyone who is a fan of Elvis is guaranteed to enjoy the show. He adds this is the second time this musical has been performed by the high school, with the last time being in 2008. A link to purchase tickets online will be available with this story at DailyDodge.com.
