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  • Overheard and Obsessions: June 1, 2018

    OVERHEARD Are there tid-bits of conversations you’ve heard while standing in line at the grocery store, serving a table, or walking down the sidewalk that make you smile, cringe or laugh out loud? “You need chair sitting lessons too.” “Circuses are in now.” “I sat under a tree and chain-smoked cigarettes.” “Can blossoms bloom?” “We’d […]

  • Server of the Week: Lucy Hodkiewicz at The Lightbox & Trixie’s

    Like a lovely Prosecco, she’s bright, bubbly and sweet, Lucy is the server you’ll definitely want to meet. She’s been here five summers, which makes her a pro, at Trixie’s or Lightbox, she’s got a knowing glow. Find her screen-printing a tee or pouring brut rosé, Whether shopping or at dinner, you’ll be delighted either […]

  • Obituary: Mary K. Frischmann

    Mary K. Frischmann, 79, of Sturgeon Bay, WI and Cape Canaveral, FL, was called home to Heaven on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. She was born March 20, 1939 in Canton, OH, the daughter of Robert and Marion (Glesner) Malzahn. Mary spent her childhood in Sturgeon Bay and met her husband, Joseph K. Frischmann while studying […]

  • Memorial Service: James Ellis Regner, Sr.

    James Ellis Regner, Sr., of Sturgeon Bay and formerly of Burlington, Wis., died while visiting his daughter in Arizona. A memorial service will be held June 9, 11 am at Holy Name of Mary in Maplewood. A luncheon will follow the ceremony.

  • Obituary: Robert Calvin Scofield

    Robert Calvin Scofield Jr., 82, of Little Sturgeon, passed away on May 22, 2018 at  St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.  He was born September 23, 1935 in Sturgeon Bay to Robert Charles Sr. and Muriel (Thalman) Scofield. He served his country in the United States Army.  Bob was a long time employee of Bay […]

  • Obituary: Grace Maurine Grasse

    Grace Maurine Grasse 103, a longtime resident of Ellison Bay passed away May 22, 2018 at Scandia Village in Sister Bay. Born in Chicago Illinois on May 15, 1915 to John and Bessie Parnell, Grace graduated from Schurz High School (Chicago) in 1933 and worked for the telephone company until she met Harvey Grasse from […]

  • Obituary: Harriet Vivian Bauldry

    Harriet Vivian Bauldry, 83, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, was called Home to be with the Lord and was reunited with her husband, Kenneth, early Friday morning, May 25, 2018 at Bornemann CBRF North in Green Bay, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 19, 1934 in Green Bay, the daughter of Joseph and […]

  • Obituary: Margaret L. Honold

    Margaret Lois Honold, 68, of the Town of Jacksonport, passed away Saturday morning, May 26, 2018 at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. Her life will be honored with a memorial service held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Huehns Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay with Pastor Peter Lindemann, of Zion […]

  • Obituary: Winifred Irene Lovejoy Dahlen

    Winifred Irene Lovejoy Dahlen passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Love. Joy. Two words that so described our mother and were also her maiden name. Her 93 years were filled with her love of God and her church, love of her family, and the joy found in being able to touch so many […]

  • Door County Medical Center Birth: May 21

    Hannah and Steven Rush of Maplewood are parents of a daughter born May 21, 2018. Maternal grandparents are Vicki and Brian Marit, Rio Creek. Paternal grandparents are Sharon and Steven Rush, Algoma.

  • Gibraltar High School Honor Society Welcomes New Members

    On May 11 the Gibraltar High School Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed nine new members. The induction ceremony was held at Maxwelton Braes Resort in Baileys Harbor. The keynote address was given by Charles Eckhardt, instrumental band director at Gibraltar Schools. Each new member had a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or […]

  • Northern Door Wellness Ministry Presents on Mindfullness

    Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with an upcoming presentation on “Mindfulness” on June 24, 4 pm at First Baptist Church, Sister Bay. The speaker, Kathie Hart, MSW; a clinical psychologist in private practice presents a practice model using breath and body awareness to bring consciousness into the present. […]

  • Habitat for Humanity Installs New Metal Roof

    When Judith Lewis first approached Door County Habitat for Humanity about her home, her son had to move out of his bed every time it rained because that is where the roof leaked. Through the years the existing roof sagged more than three inches in some spots and leaked in several places. By creating a […]

  • SHopko Foundation Awards $500 Grant to Altrusa

    Altrusa International of Door County’s Back-to-School Fair announced the receipt of a $500 grant from the Shopko Hometown Foundation. Sister Bay store manager Mike Pride presented the award to Altrusan Cheri Meyvis, who wrote for the grant. The funds are used for school supplies for children attending the Fair in August. This year, Altrusa is […]

  • Retired Educators’ Association Holds Luncheon June 6

    The Door-Kewaunee Retired Educators’ Association will hold a luncheon meeting at Hotel Stebbins in Algoma on June 6 starting at 11:45 am. Social hour begins at 11 am. Algoma School District staff and students will be recognized and will present on the Elementary Wolf Pack Project. Seth Wilson and Korey Mallien will present on the […]

  • Door-Tran Looks Back on 2017 Services

    One of Door-Tran’s most important services is to track unmet transportation needs. Based on this tracking, staff found that a priority need was from folks on a limited budget who need help with car repairs, but were not eligible for the loan program. In 2017, Door-Tran received funds from a Donor Advised Fund through the […]

  • Sunshine House’s Sunflower Cottage Hosts Open House June 6

    Sunflower Cottage, offering a cozy “home away from home” atmosphere for your adult loved one, is a service of Sunshine House. You can explore Sunflower Cottage at a recurring open house the first Wednesday of every month from 8-9 am beginning June 6. The open house in July is July 11. Visit the home-like facility […]

  • New Scandia Village Facility Hosts Open House June 6

    The new Orchards Rehabilitative Suites and Private Rooms at Good Samaritan Society-Scandia Village will host an open house and grand opening June 6 at 3 pm. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony, program, tours, complimentary food and refreshments. The completion and grand opening of the new areas of the campus completes the final phase of […]

  • DCHS Featured Pet: Terra

    Meet Terra, a beautiful eight-year-old domestic shorthair mix available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. Terra is sure to turn heads with her gorgeous black, orange and gray coat matched with her piercing green eyes. Terra’s beauty matches her wonderful personality tenfold. The Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus is located […]

  • Season Starts in Baileys Harbor for Destroyers

    The Door County Destroyers start their 2018 campaign Saturday, June 2, in Baileys Harbor. Their opponent, the Rockton Rush, have the Destroyers’ number as they have a 2-0 record against them in MidStates Football League play. This is Rockton’s first trip to the Destroyers’ field at the Baileys Harbor Rec Park. Kick-off is at 4 […]