Area: Algoma
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Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce Seeks Nominations for Shanty Days 2017 Honoree
The Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for a Shanty Days 2017 Honoree. The committee, as well as the community, has enjoyed honoring a special resident/business owner for many years. In addition to the honoree luncheon host by Algoma’s mayor, the honoree has a prominent part in Saturday’s parade and is acknowledged in […]
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Kewaunee County High Schools Partner with NWTC and KCEDC to Offer More College Credit Courses
High school students in Kewaunee County will now have access to more college credit courses in high school through a partnership between Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) and the Algoma, Kewaunee and Luxemburg-Casco school districts along with the Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation (KCEDC). On April 27, NWTC President Dr. Jeff Rafn along with the […]
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Algoma Tree Management Committee to host Spring Tree Care Program
On April 22, the City of Algoma Tree Management Committee will host a Spring Tree Care Program at 9 am in the Algoma City Hall Council Chambers at 416 Fremont St. The speaker will be Dan Traas of Ranger Services Inc. in Appleton, an urban forestry and landscape management consulting firm. Traas is a certified […]
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Algoma Community Band Presents “After Taxes” Concert
The Algoma Community Band and The Lakeshore Singers will present their annual After Taxes concert on April 26 at the Performing Arts Center at 7 pm. Spring is in the air and so is the band and choral music. One of the numbers that the band will feature is in honor of a very loyal […]
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Ahnapee State Trail – Kewaunee
Founded: 1970 Length: 48 miles| Uses: Hiking, running, cycling, snowmobiling Friends group: Friends of the Ahnapee State Trail Ahnapee State Trail History We are quick to praise Door County’s five state parks as the crown jewels of the county, but we often forget about the Ahnapee State Trail. The county-operated trail runs 48 miles between […]
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Letter to the Editor: Dark and Light
Today, like many others in our country, I find myself deeply troubled by the mean-spirited, selfish, greedy, disingenuous, paranoid, arrogant, dishonest and angry state of mind that pervades our country. I see this anger as the outward manifestation of inner fear. I see greed and selfishness as an outward manifestation of an inner loneliness bred […]
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2017 Earth Week Events in Door County
From April 19 – 30, The Nature Conservancy, The Ridges Sanctuary, Climate Change Coalition of Door County, Gibraltar and Sevastopol Schools, and more are working to mitigate climate change throughout Door County. They’ll be planting trees, hosting lectures, playing music and educating in celebration of Earth Day. In addition to work with students and regular […]
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Looking for local food in Door County? Find resources for local produce, meats, cheese, canned goods, and much more in our updated guide. What Makes A Local Producer? We’ve refined our criteria and broken the Door County Local Producers list into separate segments.We hope you find that this new list makes more sense, is easier […]
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Municipal Meetings: April 14 – 21
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Parking & Traffic Committee meets at 3:30 pm on April 17. The common council meets at noon on April 18. County of Door: The Law Enforcement Committee meets at 10:30 am on April 17. The Finance Committee meets at 2 pm on April 17. The Library Board meets […]
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Judges Visited Algoma
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, “Culture of Health Prize” judges were in Algoma on April 12 & 13. Live Algoma is a community health initiative that encompasses the Algoma School District area. After five rounds of competition, Live Algoma is one of 11 finalists for this national award. The Culture of Health Prize competition started […]
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Algoma Spring Tree Care April 22
On Saturday, April 22, the City of Algoma Tree Management Committee will host a Spring Tree Care Program at 9 am in the Algoma City Hall Council Chambers at 416 Fremont St. The speaker will be Dan Traas of Ranger Services Inc. in Appleton, an urban forestry and landscape management consulting firm. Dan is a […]
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Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day in Algoma
The Algoma Bird Celebration will be held April 8, 9 am – 2 pm, at the Algoma Youth Club, 620 Lake Street. Drop in for a while or stay all day. This free community celebration of International Migratory Bird Day offers activities of interest for all ages. Vendor sales and displays by local organizations will […]
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Two Implicated in Storage Shed Burglaries
A 37-year-old man from Sturgeon Bay and a 29-year-old man from the Algoma area were implicated in an investigation by the Door County Sheriff’s Department into the burglaries of several storage sheds in northern Door County in the fall of 2016 and winter of 2017. The two men turned over vintage toys, sporting goods, tools […]
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Letter to the Editor: Health Care and Wealth
What is more important: a healthy baby in a single mom’s household or another new luxury car? Treating a child with diabetes or a golf trip to Scotland? Affordable medications for grandma and grandpa or a wine and dine tour through the French countryside? These are the policy questions raised by the Republican American Health […]
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April 4 Kewaunee County Candidates
KEWAUNEE COUNTY CANDIDATES CITY OF ALGOMA Alderperson District 1 Bruce J. Charles (I) Alderperson District 2 Jacque M. Wiese Alderperson District 3 Mitchell Groessl Alderperson District 4 Lee M. Dachelet ALGOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT School Board Member, unincorporated area (vote for not more than two) David Wessel (I) Priscilla Swoboda (I) […]
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Algoma Lions Club Now Taking Orders for Annual Rose Sale
The Algoma Lions Club is currently taking orders for their annual Rose Sale fundraiser. Roses are priced at $15 per dozen with free delivery on Friday and Saturday, April 21 and 22. This is a great opportunity to let someone special know that you care, or to enjoy a taste of spring. Funds raised support local community projects […]
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Ahnapee River Study First Step in Cleanup
Representative Joel Kitchens brought two representatives from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to Algoma City Hall on March 20 to explain the proposed study that would be the first step in cleaning up the Ahnapee River. Kitchens hopes to fund a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) study in the Ahnapee and nearby watersheds. “A […]
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Municipal Meetings: March 24 – 31
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee meets at 4 pm on March 28. County of Door: The county board meets at 9 am on March 28. The Board of Adjustment meets at 6:30 pm on March 28. Town of Forestville: The town board meets at 7:30 pm on March 28. […]
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Letter to the Editor: History In the Making: Sturgeon Bay Common Council Race
The best way to address crippling and demoralizing political polarization in our state and nation’s capitals is to forge the path forward to work together locally. And here’s our big chance: four women are running for seats on Sturgeon Bay’s city council. A historical moment and opportunity not to be squandered. Why? The November New […]