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  • Algoma Dentist Works to Aid Sleep Apnea Sufferers

    Article and photos by Cindy Germain A local Algoma dentist has had a personal journey to wellness and is now helping people sleep better. For those suffering from sleep apnea, the unique treatment Dr. Rebecca Havel provides may make a difference. Sleep apnea, the lack of adequate oxygen during sleep, has been connected as a […]

  • Water’s Edge Artists Celebrate “Art of Water”

    The Water’s Edge Artists (WEA) will participate in the Second Annual “Art of Water” event in Algoma, May 4-5. The artists will celebrate “the beauty and necessity of water” by setting up their easels outdoors and painting “plein air” around town as well as at Crescent Beach on Lake Michigan from 9 a.m. to dusk. […]

  • Algoma Celebrates Water with Art

    James May Gallery invites the public to join more than 100 regional and national artists celebrating water at a gallery exhibition spread throughout nine downtown Algoma businesses including James May Gallery, JMG North, Steele Street Trading Co. & Gallery, Jabberwock Gallery and Studio, Clay on Steele, Yardstick, The Algoma Book Corner, Steele Street Hops and […]

  • James May Gallery Hosts “Art of Water”

    James May Gallery invites the public to join more than 100 regional and national artists celebrating “our most vital resource” at a gallery exhibition spread throughout nine downtown Algoma business including James May Gallery, JMG North, Steele Street Trading Co. & Gallery, Jabberwock Gallery and Studio, Clay on Steele, Yardstick, The Algoma Book Corner, Steele […]

  • Pulse Price Report: April 18, 2018

    Crop prices (April 18) Rio Creek Feed Mill – Algoma Commodity Price (per bushel) Basis Last Year Corn $3.38 -0.45 $3.26 Soybeans $9.67 -0.85 $9.52 Wheat $3.97 -0.75 $3.63 Oats $3.01 0.71 N/A   United Cooperative – Denmark Corn $3.39/bushel -0.44 New-Crop Corn $3.48/bushel -0.60 Wheat $4.00/bushel -0.72   Basis:  The difference between the local […]

  • Algoma Community Band and Lakeshore Singers Present ‘After Taxes’ Concert April 25

    The Algoma Community Band and The Lakeshore Singers will present an After Taxes concert April 25 at 7 pm in the elementary school Performing Arts Center (PAC). Tom Mueller directs the band; David Robertson directs The Lakeshore Singers. The Community Band will perform a British Eighth March as well as some other marches, a polka, […]

  • Algoma Chamber of Commerce Announces Business, Industry and Education Award Winners

    Sara Krouse, executive director of the Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce, announces the winners of the annual Business, Industry and Education Awards. After soliciting membership and public nominations, the following upstanding businesses and people were selected:  Business – Ebert Enterprises; Industry – Ahnapee Brewery; Education – Lori Everard, Steve Jerabek, Paul Kay and Tim Schmidt, custodians […]

  • Obituary: James ‘Jim’ Wery

    James “Jim” Wery, 75, of Luxemburg, passed away at Algoma Long Term Care Unit on April 5, 2018.  He was born July 29, 1942 to Edwin and Dora (Theys) Wery.  On Feb. 10, 1962, he married Jeannie Baudhuin in Namur. Jim and Jeannie raised five children and farmed in Duvall for most of their lives. […]

  • Spring Exhibit at James May Gallery

    James May Gallery presents Jordan Buschur, artist duo Bubblegum & Whiskey, Chris Drobnock, Blair Wautlet and Dave Watkins in an exhibit running through April 30. An opening reception is Friday, April 6 from 5:30-8 pm. This show will coincide with the monthly art walk on historic Steele Street. Come see this dynamic group of artists […]

  • 3 Door County Restaurants, Skaliwags Listed on Yelp’s Top Places to Eat in Midwest

    Three Door County restaurants and Skaliwags in Algoma were listed on Yelp’s Top Places to Eat in the Midwest. Along with Skaliwags, 5th and Jefferson Coffee House Café in Sturgeon Bay, Door County Creamery in Sister Bay and The Fireside Restaurant in Ellison Bay made the top 10 list for Wisconsin. Yelp’s Blog stated:  “This […]

  • Pulse Price Report: April 4, 2017

    Crop prices (April 4) Rio Creek Feed Mill – Algoma Commodity Price (per bushel) Basis Last Year Corn $3.35 -0.45 $3.12 Soybeans $9.12 -0.80 $8.78 Wheat $3.82 -0.87 $3.46 Oats $3.01 -0.35 N/A   United Cooperative – Denmark Corn $3.38/bushel -0.45 New-Crop Corn $3.58/bushel -0.48 Wheat $3.83/bushel -0.75   Basis:  The difference between the local […]

  • Manners Matter: Comparisons

    Dear Mary Pat, My children are going to be with my ex-wife and her husband over spring break and I’m having a hard time with it. They are going to an expensive resort and the girls are going to be living like little princesses for eight days. When I have the girls, our vacations consist […]

  • Kitchens and Superintendents Talk School Safety

    Representative Joel Kitchens met with four area superintendents on March 16 to better understand what they need to make their schools safer. The discussion came on the eve of a $100 million school safety package introduced by Governor Scott Walker. Walker’s package did not include any gun control measures and the Senate rejected Democrats’ attempts […]

  • Bird Celebration in Algoma

    The 4th annual Algoma Bird Celebration will be held April 7, 9 am to 2 pm at the Algoma Youth Club, 620 Lake St. This event is free and open to the public with activities for all ages. Programs, children’s activity area, informational displays including landscaping/gardening, sale items, door prizes, food and refreshments will be […]

  • Pulse Price Report: March 14, 2018

    Crop prices (March 14) Rio Creek Feed Mill – Algoma Commodity Price (per bushel) Basis Last Year Corn $3.45 -0.46 $3.26 Soybeans $9.57 -0.80 $9.52 Wheat $4.08 -0.81 $3.63 Oats $3.01 -0.45 N/A   United Cooperative – Denmark Corn $3.35/bushel -0.46 New-Crop Corn $3.62/bushel -0.48 Wheat $4.12/bushel -0.77   Basis:  The difference between the local […]

  • Good Friday, Easter Service Information for Lakeside Community Church

    It’s Easter season at Lakeside Community Church, and their Good Friday service will include music, scripture and communion. The Good Friday, March 30, service begins at 6:30 pm and childcare will be provided for children through age 7. Easter celebration services will be at 8:30 and 10:15 am April 1. Childcare will be available and […]

  • Scenic Shore Inn Breaks Ground for New Facility

    Ground was broken Friday, March 16, for the Scenic Shore Inn’s new conference and motel facility at 2221 Lake St., Algoma. Bayland Buildings of Green Bay is the general contractor for the project. The two-story motel will include eight guest rooms, two kitchenettes, a conference area, gathering space, indoor pool and sauna and a large […]

  • Door Artisan Cheese Wins Best Cheddar Award

    Cheesemaker Darrell Demeter of Door Artisan Cheese Company, Egg Harbor, took home Best in Class for his Cave-Aged English Cheddar in the Natural Rinded Cheddar category of the 2018 World Cheese Champion that ended March 8 in Madison. The Door Artisan Cheddar earned a 99.15 rating from the judges. Jim Demeter, also of Door Artisan […]

  • Schools Canceled Due to Weather Tuesday, March 6

    Southern Door, Closed Gibraltar, Closed Kewaunee, Closed (career night cancelled) Sevastopol, Closed Sturgeon Bay, Closed Saint Peter’s Lutheran, Closed Zion Lutheran, Closed NWTC, Closed Northern Door Children’s Center, Closed Adventures Child Care, Closed Door County Y classes are cancelled until 3 pm