New Horicon Police Chief Sworn In
(Horicon) The new chief of police in Horicon was sworn in this week. Aaron Berkin has been hired to fill the role. Berken comes to … Read more
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Horicon Council Passes Chicken Ordinance
(Horicon) Residents in the city of Horicon will be able to keep up to six chickens on their property as part of an ordinance adopted … Read more
Horicon Council Approves River Bend Park Rental For Living History Days
(Horicon) The Horicon City Council recently approved a local group’s request to rent River Bend Park for an upcoming event. The Horicon Historical Society’s Horicon … Read more
ATV’s And UTV’s Now Permitted On City Streets In Horicon
(Horicon) Horicon residents can now operate ATV’s and UTV’s on city streets. Signage for designated routes was recently installed by the city’s Department of Public … Read more
Spring Election: City Council Races
(Mayville) Tuesday was the deadline to run in the spring election. There will be a race for mayor in the city of Mayville where incumbent … Read more
Dodge County Sheriff Details Investigation Into Dissolution Of Horicon’s PFC
(Horicon) The Dodge County Sheriff details his investigation into the Horicon Common Council’s vote to dissolve the city’s Police and Fire Commission in a press … Read more
Dodge County DA Declines To Prosecute Allegations Stemming For Dissolution Of Horicon PFC
(Horicon) The Dodge County District Attorney’s office has declined to prosecute allegations of Misconduct In Office and Open Meetings Law violations related to the Horicon … Read more
After Dissolving PFC, Horicon Convenes The WI.STATS 62.13(6m) Committee
(Horicon) Horicon’s newest committee may have an unusual name, but the entity could play an important role after the city dissolved its Police and Fire … Read more
Horicon City Council Votes To Dissolve PFC Over Hiring Dispute
(Horicon) The Horicon Common Council voted last Tuesday night to dissolve the city’s Police and Fire Commission, with one dissenting vote. The action follows Police … Read more
Horicon Common Council, PFC At Odds Over Police Chief Hiring Process
(Horicon) Horicon’s Common Council and the Police and Fire Commission are split on the recruitment process to hire the city’s next police chief. Chief Joe … Read more
Horicon Officials Review 2021 Preliminary Budget
(Horicon) City officials in Horicon recently reviewed their preliminary 2021 budget. Proposed total expenditures for next year total just under $4-million-dollars with a tax levy … Read more
Horicon To Save Over $100K By Refinancing Bonds
(Horicon) The city of Horicon is going to be netting $111-thousand dollars in savings by refinancing bonds. The city council Tuesday night approved a plan … Read more
Horicon Approves EMS Contract With Kekoskee
(Horicon) The Horicon City Council Tuesday night approved a contract for Emergency Medical Services with the village of Kekoskee, after much debate. The contract, which … Read more
Horicon Council Adopts International Migratory Bird Day
(Horicon) Migratory birds will be getting a day of recognition in Horicon. The city’s common council this week adopted a resolution designating May 9th as … Read more
Horicon Council Ok’s Wage Increase For City Workers, Compensation Study For Full-Time Employees
(Horicon) City workers in Horicon are getting a pay bump in 2020. The common council this week approved a 2.25-percent wage increase for all employees … Read more
Horicon Adopts 2020 City Budget
(Horicon) The Horicon City Council unanimously adopted their 2020 budget Tuesday night, one week after officials wound up deadlocked at three votes apiece. Under state … Read more
Horicon Council Fails To Adopt 2020 City Budget
(Horicon) The Horicon City Council failed to adopt their 2020 budget Tuesday night. Alderpersons were deadlocked at three votes apiece and, when voting on the … Read more
Horicon Trims Red Ink In 2020 Budget, Deere Seeks Lower Assessment
(Horicon) The Horicon City Council approved their preliminary 2020 budget for publication this week. The $3.9-million-dollar document increased roughly $100-thousand dollars from the 2019 budget. … Read more
Several Horicon Streets To Get Stop Signs
(Horicon) Several streets in Horicon will be getting stop signs. The Horicon Common Council this week amended city code to install stop signs at South … Read more
Horicon Signs Off On EMS Contract Extension With Kekoskee
(Horicon) The city of Horicon signed off on an EMS agreement extension with the village of Kekoskee Tuesday night. The extension will allow the village … Read more
Horicon Searching For New Director of Public Works
(Horicon) The city of Horicon is in the process of finding a replacement for a longtime department head. Director of Public Works Dave Magnussen is … Read more
Horicon Fire Chief Stepping Down With Election To City Council
(Horicon) Horicon will need to search for a new fire chief. Jim Bandsma had served in the position for the last sixteen years but will … Read more
Horicon Fire Chief Was Top Vote-Getter For Open District Two Seat
(Horicon) Horicon’s Fire Chief will have to decide if he wants to sit on the city’s common council or give up his current job. Jim … Read more
No Opposition For Aldermanic Incumbents In Juneau, Mayville, Fox Lake, Waupun
(Dodge County) There will be no contested races on city councils in Juneau, Mayville, Fox Lake and Waupun where all incumbents have filed paperwork to … Read more
Horicon Residents Recognized For Quick Action In Reporting Fire
(Horicon) City officials in Horicon recently recognized a group of citizens for springing quickly into action in reporting a Thanksgiving night fire. Mayor Jim Grigg … Read more
Horicon Taxpayers Demand Answers For Spike In Tax Bill
(Horicon) Horicon taxpayers voiced their concerns with a spike on their tax bill during the public comment portion of Tuesday night’s common council meeting. While … Read more
