— Tichigan firefighters rescued a deer that fell through the ice into a river on Christmas morning to a Town of Waterford resident’s report of seven deer falling through the ice Two firefighters in cold-water rescue suits secured the exhausted deer with a rope and pulled it to safety Watch: Tichigan firefighters rescue deer trapped in icy river on Christmas morning the young deer was dried off by EMS personnel The Tichigan Fire Department warns that ice conditions can be unpredictable “Being a hero sometimes means knowing when not to act alone but instead seeking help from those equipped to handle emergencies,” Fire Chief William Miller said Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more. Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip Report a typo Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application before making her home on Tichigan Lake in Waterford She was the devoted wife of Dale for 55 years and a cherished grandmother to JJ and Dawson Rubenbauer Jean also held a special place in her heart for her step-granddaughter Jean had a remarkable ability to connect with people she worked for over 25 years at the Wisconsin State Fair where she enjoyed sharing stories from her time there Jean worked in appointment services at the Medical College of Wisconsin where she built lasting relationships with both colleagues and those she served Jean explored destinations across the United States collecting memories and experiences that she held dear Delbert and Olive Langosch; her parents-in-law We invite you to join us in celebrating the life of our beloved Jean. A woman known for her kindness Jean made a lasting impact on everyone who knew her Family and friends will come together to honor Jean’s memory sharing stories and celebrating her remarkable life We hope you can join us for this special occasion as we reflect on the many cherished memories she left behind ✉️ Kindly RSVP by May 30th at https://evite.me/tAXRNCA9AA the family kindly welcomes memorial contributions to honor Jean’s legacy Donations will support the placement of a Memorial Bench in the lobby of the Expo Center at the Wisconsin State Fair a donation will be made to Jean’s favorite charity the MACC Fund (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer) Contributions can be made via Venmo at www.venmo.com/u/Shannon-Stonek_Rubenbauer Add to Calendar Complete the form below to get directions for the Memorial Gathering for Jean A This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Are you looking for a place to get away from it all Check out one of the many DNR wildlife areas in Southeast Wisconsin Let me introduce you to Tichigan Wildlife Area which is southwest of Milwaukee in western Racine County Just south of I-43 near Big Bend, Tichigan Wildlife Area can be accessed from Marsh Road, Bridge Drive, North Lake Drive, Highway 83 and Tichigan Road. (See map.) The 1,280-acre property includes the largest emergent marsh in Racine County The DNR defines an emergent marsh as one “dominated by robust emergent macrophytes in pure stands of single species or in various mixtures.” In layman’s terms this means that pretty much everywhere you look you will see the same tall plants growing in water; cattails Tichigan Wildlife Area boasts a number of diverse habitats Because the property straddles the Fox River and abuts Tichigan Lake it is also a popular place for other water sports — along with snowmobiling in winter months there are snowmobile trails throughout the property Wildlife includes deer, turkey, waterfowl and other small game. Pheasants are stocked for hunting. A section of the property is designated as a wildlife refuge that is closed to all during autumn. Check the DNR website for additional details including complete hunting information and regulations Tichigan Wildlife Area is featured in the Lake Michigan Region of the Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail Wilson’s phalaropes and white-rumped sandpipers Tichigan Wildlife Area also boasts an osprey platform; nesting osprey are a common sight during the summer hunting and snowmobiling the DNR advertises a variety of recreational opportunities in all seasons wild edibles/gathering and wildlife viewing My recent visit to Tichigan was part of a guided tour led by DNR wildlife biologist Dianne Robinson She gives similar tours on DNR properties throughout Southeastern Wisconsin The theme of the tour was tree identification Our small group walked through one of the oak woodlands Not only did we learn to distinguish between various species of oak but also maple and smaller species like red osier dogwood Robinson introduced us to management issues such as timber harvesting It was easy to tell from the varying densities of the forest where recent cutting had taken place need light to propagate and benefit from the clearing that results when other species are harvested nearby You can join Robinson on one of her regular tours by contacting her at Dianne.Robinson@wisconsin.gov She has two “Spring Thaw” hikes scheduled this month at Turtle Valley Wildlife Area in Walworth County at Big Muskego Lake Wildlife Area in Waukesha County Email Robinson for more information and for directions Pheasant hunting has long been a Wisconsin tradition The ring-necked pheasant was introduced as a game bird to Wisconsin as early as the late 1800s Ideal habitat conditions allowed the population to flourish and expand rapidly the pheasant population declined due to limited habitat availability modern agricultural practices and urbanization Today's pheasant population is most common in the west-central and southeastern regions of the state a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was detected in numerous domestic and wild birds throughout Wisconsin It is expected that the virus will continue to circulate in wild bird populations this year upland birds such as pheasants have behaviors and prefer habitats that make them less likely to encounter avian influenza viruses in the wild Hunters should never harvest wild birds that appear sick. If you observe a sick pheasant, contact the DNR's Wildlife Switchboard by emailing DNRWildlifeSwitchboard@wisconsin.gov or leaving a voicemail for a return phone call at 608-267-0866 This strain of HPAI does not pose a food safety risk hunters should always ensure the proper handling of game meat Harvested birds should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F The USDA website offers additional recommendations for hunters. For more information on avian influenza and other diseases affecting wildlife health, visit the DNR's wildlife diseases page Hunting hours vary depending on the time of year and location (northern or southern half of the state). Hunters can use the following documents to check hunting hours in the part of the state they hunt. For more information, see pages 29-31 of the Hunting regulations Shooting hours deviate from standard times within the boundaries of the properties below Pheasant hours for these properties close at noon on weekdays from October to November 3 for all species at Richard Bong State Recreation Area except that regular shooting hours apply while hunting waterfowl south of Hwy All hunters who want to pursue pheasants must purchase a pheasant stamp The funds generated from your pheasant stamp purchase go directly to habitat management for the ringed-necked pheasant in Wisconsin over $10.6 million in pheasant stamp dollars and $7.9 million in partner dollars have been used to preserve restore and manage thousands of acres of nesting and winter habitat throughout the state Each year, surveys are conducted to assess Wisconsin's wild pheasant population. Pheasant survey reports include: The State Game Farm and the pheasant stocking program provide quality pheasant hunting opportunities on public and private lands, promote safe and ethical behavior in the field and cooperate with conservation groups dedicated to promoting pheasant hunting in the state. Learn more about the State Game Farm a diverse group representing government agencies meets to discuss issues relating to pheasant management and the pheasant stamp program The Pheasant Advisory Committee reviews and makes recommendations on managing ring-necked pheasants in Wisconsin The Committee advises the Wildlife Policy Team on various topics such as hunting regulations © Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | Site requirements | Accessibility | Legal | Privacy | Employee resources The Cruise Bar and Restaurant, 28747 N. Lake Dr. in Tichigan, isn't exactly on the water, but it's close. And regardless of the season or its location, there's a warm breeze every day in the form of husband and wife owners Chris and Linda Dzik. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he lived until he was 17, Bobby received his BA-Mass Communications from UWM in 1989 and has lived in Walker's Point, Bay View, Enderis Park, South Milwaukee and on the East Side. He has published three non-fiction books in Italy – including one about an event in Milwaukee history, which was published in the U.S. in autumn 2010. Four more books, all about Milwaukee, have been published by The History Press. With his most recent band, The Yell Leaders, Bobby released four LPs and had a songs featured in episodes of TV's "Party of Five" and "Dawson's Creek," and films in Japan, South America and the U.S. The Yell Leaders were named the best unsigned band in their region by VH-1 as part of its Rock Across America 1998 Tour. Most recently, the band contributed tracks to a UK vinyl/CD tribute to the Redskins and collaborated on a track with Italian novelist Enrico Remmert. He's produced three installments of the "OMCD" series of local music compilations for OnMilwaukee.com and in 2007 produced a CD of Italian music and poetry. In 2005, he was awarded the City of Asti's (Italy) Journalism Prize for his work focusing on that area. He has also won awards from the Milwaukee Press Club. He has be heard on 88Nine Radio Milwaukee talking about his "Urban Spelunking" series of stories, in that station's most popular podcast.  Dan Small gets an overview from fair director Then we head to Oneida County where Jeff Kelm fishes for bass with guide Andrew Ragas Season 33 Episode 12 | 26m 31sVideo has Closed Captions | CC Emmy Fink goes kayaking with the Tichigan Lake 'Yakers In part one of the Mother Earth News Fair series And Emmy Fink goes kayaking with the Tichigan Lake 'Yakers Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback Outdoor Wisconsin is a local public television program presented by MILWAUKEE PBS This program is made possible in part by the following sponsors: IBEW Local 494 Link Copied to ClipboardHow to Watch Outdoor WisconsinOutdoor Wisconsin is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio. Copyright © 2025 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Sign in with EmailNew to PBS? Create an account Are you sure you want to remove null from My List Friday, January 20, 2023 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM CST Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home Racine Location 803 Main St. Racine, WI 53403 (262) 634-7888 Driving Directions Friday, January 20, 2023 11:00 AM CST Live Stream Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home Racine Location 803 Main St. Racine, WI 53403 (262) 634-7888 Driving Directions At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice Marquette University Evans Scholars Web Site Tichigan Lake Fireworks Web Site Marquette University Engineering Dept PO Box 7013 Carol Stream Note: This is a general fund please note the memorial for Irving Petersen and the University will get it to the Engineering Dept in his name Web Site son of the late Irving and Mildred (Nee: Freitag) Petersen Jerry graduated from Horlick High School “Class of 1956” Jerry was united in marriage to Gloria Giacinti and they were blessed with four children While raising his family Jerry attended Marquette University He was an engineering leader and instrumental in bringing Poclain Hydraulics to Sturtevant Jerry was an avid golfer and golfed in the Racine Hydraulics Golf League for 45+ years He enjoyed summers at his cottage on Tichigan Lake devoted Marquette "Warrior" and above all else number one fan of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren in all athletic endeavors and activities American Society of Mechanical Engineers and United Commercial Travelers He spent countless hours at his Tichigan Lake cottage with his children great-grandchildren and friends enjoying lake life and “tinkering” to make the cottage its best he treasured memories made with family and friends grandfather and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed Henry and Nellie Petersen; great-grandchildren Chloe and Nina Frankovic; great-grandchildren including relatives in Denmark Jerry connected with over the last decade he was preceded in death by his granddaughter A celebration of his life will be held at the funeral home Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery Relatives and friends may meet prior to the service 9:30 am – 11am Memorials to Marquette University Evans Scholars Marquette University Engineering Dept or Tichigan Lake Fireworks have been suggested JavaScript is disabled. In order to use all of the features on meredithfuneralhome.com, enable JavaScript.Close The black swan on Tichigan Lake is approximately the same size and shape as white swans but its feathers are black and its beak is red Witnesses say the black swan on Tichigan Lake is covered entirely with black feathers TICHIGAN — A rare black swan that could be wandering far from home has got people all aflutter this summer on Tichigan Lake A black swan is shown on the water at Tichigan Lake north of Waterford where area residents and visitors have enjoyed speculating this summer on where the rare bird came from has startled boaters and others on Tichigan Lake by taking up residence and mingling with other birds in western Racine County It looks much like the white-colored swans that populate Wisconsin lakes and ponds But the black feathers and bright red beak set this waterfowl apart from the crowd in ways that are impossible to miss A black swan swims alongside a white swan on Tichigan Lake as a state conservation biologist speculates that the rare black swan landed in Racine County because he "found a friend."  No one knows for certain where he — or she — came from “It’s such an oddity,” said resident Carrie Lapow who spotted the black swan this week while boating on the lake just north of Waterford Describing the bird as “gorgeous” and “majestic,” Lapow said she recognized it as a black swan because she has seen those birds on previous visits to New Zealand Other people locally have mistaken it for a goose “It’s something that people don’t see too often,” she said “I don’t know if anybody’s ever seen one around here.” Although black swans are native only to Australia a state conservation biologist says this one shown on Tichigan Lake in Racine County in July 2021 could choose to stay as long as there is food and water available the black swan can present a wing span of up to 6 feet wide A biologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Reserves agreed that black swans in Wisconsin are unusual — but not unprecedented said he recalls previous reported sightings in recent years near Milwaukee and Madison Brady speculated that the Tichigan Lake visitor was someone’s house pet or perhaps was a zoo inhabitant that somehow got loose that the bird flew here from Australia or even from Florida where a small population has been established the bird probably picked Tichigan Lake as its new home because of the presence of white swans or other birds Tichigan Lake’s newest resident has become a local celebrity Photographs and eyewitness accounts have generated numerous responses on Facebook A recent study has found that the sounds of nature can reduce stress improve mood and enhance cognitive performance The researchers say that listening to birdsong and the sound of falling rain can have a range of health benefits many people have connected with soundscapes in a whole new way noticing the relaxing sounds of birds singing just outside their window The study found that the sound of running water can boost positive emotions This reinforces the idea that exploring nature can benefit both a person's physical and mental health The experts say that more research is needed on how natural soundscapes can affect people’s health eagles and other impressive creatures on the water But in more than 25 years of living near the lake Abendschein said she has never seen a black swan People are having fun this summer swapping stories about the bird and offering guesses as to where it came from “This is one that’s really got people excited,” she said Brady said the unusual bird could make Tichigan Lake a long-term home As long as there is food and water available said she is not convinced that the black swan did not come from Florida or from even farther away Considering how climate change is affecting normal animal migration patterns And although she is enjoying seeing the rare bird during kayak outings on Tichigan Lake Corey hopes the creature has a safe and pleasant journey ahead if he’s feeling lost or confused,” she said A Peregrine Falcon flails as its being held during the banding of the baby Falcons at the Racine County Courthouse The Peregrine Falcons pose for a photo after having their legs banded following the banding of the baby Falcons at the Racine County Courthouse A peregrine falcon flails as its being pinned by a towel during the annual banding of the baby falcons at the Racine County Courthouse Greg Septon of Muskego brings down four baby falcons from the roof of the Racine County Courthouse during the annual banding of the peregrine falcons Racine area children smile at the falcons as they stand in the front of the room following the banding of the baby falcons at the Racine County Courthouse Email notifications are only sent once a day A 19-year-old was hospitalized Tuesday after being shot in the head in Racine A Racine man died after an officer from the Racine Police Department shot him just after 11 p.m A 23-year-old Racine man was sentenced to 44 months in federal prison in connection to a nationwide hacking spree The Johnson Financial Group bank on Durand Avenue will be demolished and replaced with a new bank building Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account The Waterford Town Board on Monday denied a snowmobile group’s proposal to allow all-terrain vehicles on township roads The board voted 4-1 against the Tichigan Sno-N-Go’s proposal to allow ATV and utility-terrain vehicles access to public roads with board member Nick Draskovich dissenting followed the Waterford Planning Commission’s recommendation for denial last week ATV recreational user and Sno-N-Go committee chairman Jason Kawczynski spearheaded the proposal to allow ATVs and UTVs to use public roads connecting various trails around the area is a single-person vehicle with a saddle seat the rider straddles A UTV is a multiple-person vehicle with bench seats The proposal would have allowed ATVs and UTVs on Marsh Road Town Board Chairman Tom Hincz began Monday’s discussion by addressing a photo on social media that shows Hincz driving a vehicle on North Tichigan Road The caption accompanying the photo reads: “When you are a leader of the town you should try not to make it obvious when you are being a hypocrite.” Hincz contends the vehicle he was in was a golf cart which is allowed on public roads under the town’s golf cart ordinance Hincz closed his comments by saying social media “was used in a manner not positive to the town.” Town Board member Dale Gauerke cited congestion and Department of Natural Resources concerns for wetlands as reasons to oppose the proposal Gauerke also said he received a citizen’s email and photo regarding a manufacturer’s label on an ATV that reads “avoid paved surfaces” and “never use on public roads.” Modifications made to the proposal would have been in line with an official objective of the proposal that stated “potential solutions” could have been worked out with compromise for use of public roads Kawczynski asked to comment on the board’s concerns regarding the petition but Hincz turned him down with a straight “no.” Kawczynski said his group didn’t get a fair shake “The fact that they didn’t let us speak and try to address some of the concerns that we prepared today here isn’t good for anybody,” he said Supporters of the petition voiced their ideas and concerns to each other after the board’s final decision UTV rider and advocate for public road use “I would be happy with just UTV use on the road All it is is a four-wheel-drive golf cart,” he said “What I would have liked to see tonight from the board is instead of just a flat-out vote so that they could have been a little bit more informed” said Katherine Kawczynski Jason Kawczynski said that the club “will be bringing this back to the table but we’re going to definitely get our ducks in a row.” Thank you for completing the form, here is your download: "+jQuery("body").attr("docName")+" Thank you for completing the form, here is the link to your on-demand webinar: On-Demand Webinar Link The Town of Waterford is restarting an ambulance deal with the Village of Waterford Photo/Village of Waterford Fire Department Facebook — Seeking to end years of acrimony between neighbors the Town of Waterford is restarting an ambulance deal with the Village of Waterford and both sides have agreed to pursue a combined fire department possibly including other nearby municipalities The agreement struck Wednesday night during a special joint meeting at Waterford Union High School will return emergency medical services provided to the village to the town coming three years after town officials broke off the partnership because of political differences Town Board and Village Board members exchanged messages of civility and fellowship in the special meeting with both sides expressing regret over past conflicts and vowing to rebuild relations That rebuilding is starting with the ambulance deal Both boards agreed to create a joint committee to discuss combining their two fire departments — inviting other nearby municipalities to join too — and both agreed that representatives of the two neighboring communities should meet jointly on a regular basis to maintain a sense of partnership Village Board members returned the sentiment each taking turns to voice support for a renewed partnership on emergency medical services and for a reopened dialogue between neighbors “We have a prime opportunity as two communities,” Village Board member Adam Jaskie said who has clashed openly with village officials in the past and who tried to block movement toward a new ambulance deal But Schwartz was joined by colleagues Dale Gauerke and Teri Nicolai in forging a three-member majority and moving forward on an emergency medical services issue that was about public safety as much as regional cooperation the town severed a deal for village fire department ambulances in 2019 amid unrelated political differences that included fears of unwanted village annexation into town territory The town at the time was getting ambulance service from two sources: The village fire department covered the south side of town complaints have emerged among south-side residents who were dissatisfied with slower response times Members of the public broke into applause Wednesday after Schwartz Gauerke and Nicolai voted 3-0 to restart ambulance service with the village Village President Don Houston reiterated an earlier offer of serving the town’s south side with ambulances without any up-front cost to the town but with user fees charged to those needing emergency medical assistance Houston said the arrangement would provide faster response times and more efficient cooperation between the two communities Copyright ©2023 Lexipol. All rights reserved.Do Not Sell My Personal Information but there are still some displays you can see in southeastern Wisconsin Greendale may be the only Milwaukee County community with a fireworks display reported to the Journal Sentinel. The location won't be announced until an hour before it starts on July 4.  Residents are encouraged to view from their homes Show will launch from an undisclosed location to discourage any public gathering Browns Lake Venetian Fest: View fireworks from Fischer Park The show will be visible from Echo Park on Milwaukee Ave and launched over the ChocolateFest grounds on Maryland Ave. Tichigan Lake: Fireworks, dusk July 4. North end of the lake, town of Waterford. tichiganlakefireworks.com City of Delafield: 4th of July Fireworks over Lake Nagawicka, dusk July 3. Fireworks are set off from St. John's Island. cityofdelafield.com following Eagle Diamond Day festival from 10 a.m.-10 p.m Hartland Independence Day: Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. June 26, with the Hometown Celebration from 4-11 p.m. Nixon Park, 175 E. Park Ave. villageofhartland.com Muskego: Fireworks at dusk, July 3. Aerial display will be launched from a barge on Little Muskego Lake. Park Arthur will be open for parking and viewing at 4 p.m., enter from Martin Drive. The display can also be viewed from the lake and all private residences. Watch Facebook and the Water Bugs website for more details. muskegowaterbugs.org Okauchee Lake: Fireworks display on Park Island at dusk July 4, follows the Venetian Night lighted boat parade at 8:30 p.m. okaucheelakefireworks.com City of Elkhorn: Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. July 3. Sunset Park, 200-324 Devendorf St., Elkhorn. cityofelkhorn.org Delavan Community Park: Fireworks at dusk June 27 Washington CountyCity of West Bend: Aerial show only, no ground display, dusk July 4. Fireworks will launch from Riverside Park. Watch from a distance, or live stream on city Facebook page. ci.west-bend.wi.us Hartford 4th of July: All aerial fireworks show, dusk July 4. Lincoln Athletic Field, 680 Cedar St., Hartford. hartfordchamber.org Road America Fire Fest: "One Community, One Purpose" fireworks display, 9:30 p.m. July 4, main gate opens 7 p.m., $20 per vehicle; advance purchase only. N7390 Highway 67, Plymouth. roadamerica.com If your community is having fireworks and is not listed here send the information to jsfeat@journalsentinel.com Fireworks on TV If you're nostalgic for lakefront fireworks from the pre-coronavirus era two Milwaukee television stations are airing past years' lakefront fireworks WITI-TV (Channel 6) is showing an encore of the 2018 Milwaukee fireworks at 9:15 p.m And WISN-TV (Channel 12) is showing Summerfest's "Big Bang Fireworks" from 2019 at 7 p.m.  RELATED: Here's everything you need to know about 4th of July fireworks, parades and cancellations in Milwaukee and the suburbs RELATED: It seems like fireworks are going off every night in Milwaukee-area neighborhoods; what's behind the rise? RELATED: Door County leaders, health officials call off Fourth of July celebrations