Waterman

DeKalb County trick-or-treat hours for Halloween 2024, and seasonal spooky events for the whole family

The Waterman Community Chest recently was awarded a grant that will help the nonprofit support area residents.

Find an apple orchard in and around Geneva, Oswego, Plano, Woodstock, Plainfield, Aurora, Yorkville, McHenry, Union, La Salle, Mt. Morris and Rock Falls.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from June 15 to 28, 2024.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from July 8 to 14, 2024.

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DeKalb County property transfers filed from June 1 to 7, 2024.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from May 13 to 31, 2024.

5 things to do in DeKalb County: Hy-Vee Sycamore farmers market, Waterman Summerfest and more

Waterman Bible Church will host a free car wash and cookie giveaway for residents July 29.

The Waterman Lions Club also will celebrate the 70th anniversary of its founding during annual event.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from May 6 to May 10, 2024.

Waterman’s police chief walked out of a public meeting as residents watched Tuesday, after village officials declined to say whether an audit undertaken while he was suspended without pay in February recommended his permanent removal.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from April 29 to May 5, 2024.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from April 22 to 28, 2024.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from April 15 to April 21, 2024.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from April 8 to April 14, 2024.

Waterman United Methodist Church and Waterman Presbyterian Church will host a “Camp Firelight” Vacation Bible School this summer.

Waterman United Methodist Church will host an ice cream social this month for area residents.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from April 1 to 5, 2024.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from March 25 to 31, 2024.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from March 8 to 14, 2024.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from Feb. 13 to 29, 2024.

A DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy and military veteran who also served in Afghanistan was killed while on duty Thursday night after the deputy’s parked vehicle was rear-ended by a commercial truck, authorities said.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from Jan. 29 to Feb. 12, 2024.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from Jan. 16 to 26, 2024.

DeKalb County property transfers filed from Jan. 1 to 11, 2024.

Two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in DeKalb County during Tuesday’s severe weather, reported the National Weather Service Wednesday.

The Waterman Area Heritage Society will host its annual Waterman Christmas Drawing Saturday.

After 90 years, the Kauffman family, of Waterman-based Ho-Ka Turkey Farms, are retiring and closing their family business. Those still interested in a Thanksgiving turkey have until Nov. 18 to get one, or until supply runs out.

Update: Authorities on Monday identified a 22-year-old woman who died in a rural DeKalb County crash Saturday, which also injured three others, including a minor. It marks the second fatal crash reported in the county over the weekend.

Local turkey farmers Robert and Susan Kauffman, of Kauffman Turkey Farms in Waterman, plan on retiring and the local longtime family establishment will be closing soon.

Update: A 78-year-old Big Rock resident is dead and three others injured after a two-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in rural DeKalb County north of Waterman, authorities said.

With school back in session, pool days behind us and cooler days ahead, apple orchards and u-pick options are opening up for the season in DeKalb County.

A Waterman man is charged with seven counts of child pornography after authorities found “thousands of files” of child pornography stored on his home digital devices, according to DeKalb County court records.

Two Elburn residents, one Waterman resident died in the crash on Route 30 in Big Rock.

Waterman United Methodist Church will partner with the Wild Carrot Cooking Company to host a drive-thru dinner fundraiser Tuesday.

Waterman resident Robyn Tice recently received the 2023 Renaissance Scholarship, which will aid her education at Southern New Hampshire University.

Constituents of State Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, still have multiple chances to meet with the legislator in August as he travels throughout District 74 to collect feedback on how he can best help local businesses and residents’ needs.

A Lee man had to call 911 on himself after he allegedly became trapped in a walk-in freezer during an attempted break-in at a Waterman barbecue catering business, according to court records.

Waterman Lions Club Park was full of visitors Saturday for the annual Summerfest and Antique Tractor and Truck Show.

Waterman United Methodist Church will host a free ice cream social with wagon rides and a petting zoo for area residents June 29.

DeKalb County area veterans group, cities and organizers have set events throughout the county for Memorial Day May 27. The events are a chance for community members and veterans to honor those who’ve died in service to the country.

Loved ones are remembering Ben Coulter of Waterman, who died after a farming accident, as a generous community and family man who always put others first. Funeral attendees are encouraged to ride tractors to the Saturday service.

During 2022, developments have expanded in DeKalb County, buildings have been sold, community amenities have come and gone and several high-profile court stories have made more than just our headlines.

A motorcyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries over the weekend after a two-vehicle crash in Waterman, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Jill Konen told her family and colleagues Friday she was “humbled and grateful” to be sworn in as an Associate Judge for the 23rd Judicial Circuit, marking the first time the circuit has had more women than men on the bench.

A Kirkland man was hospitalized Saturday after a bus collided with the motorcycle he was driving in a crash south of Waterman, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

A Waterman private practice attorney with 20 years of experience has been appointed as associate judge for the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court, which serves DeKalb and Kendall Counties.

Frank E. Ryan of Waterman was found guilty of the January 2020 crime on Tuesday.