Area: Door County
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Obituary: Harold Fredrick Lindhorst
Harold Fredrick Lindhorst, of Sturgeon Bay, beloved husband of Mary (Tordt) Lindhorst died July 22, 2017. He was born December 6, 1932, in Wolsey, S.D. to Frederick and Fernanda (Lenz) Lindhorst. He graduated from Wolsey High School and attended Lutheran Teacher’s College in Seward, N.D. graduating in 1961, with a B.A. in Elementary School Education. […]
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Donald J. Copiskey, 78, of Sturgeon Bay, died July 20, 2017 at Sturgeon Bay Health Services (formerly Golden Living Center-Dorchester) in the presence of his family and caregiver. He was born Nov. 13, 1938 in Juddville, the son of Chester Edwin Copiskey and Gladys Lucille (Oberer) Copiskey. Don grew up on the family farm on […]
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Obituary: Leroy C. Messersmith
Leroy C. Messersmith, age 64, died July 20, 2017. He was born an identical twin on April 21, 1953 to Irvin and Velda (Schwark) Messersmith in Escanaba, Michigan. Living on a dairy farm in the UP, he learned to work hard and squeeze in playing hard. In 1973, he married his high school sweetheart, Nancy […]
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Obituary: Kenneth Ralph Carson, Jr.
Kenneth Ralph Carson, Jr., 60, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at home, July 14, 2017. He had been battling recent health issues. He came to Wisconsin and eventually enrolled in courses through Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC). Kenny was employed with Bay Shipbuilding Co. in Sturgeon Bay as a journeyman boilermaker and top journeyman/certified welder. […]
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Sammie Kinnard and Ryan Fredericks, Brussels, are parents of a son born on July 19, 2017, at Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Colleen and Richard Kinnard, Brussels. Paternal grandparents are Sharon Arther, San Antonio, Texas, Jerry Fredericks, Crystal Falls, Mich. Megan and Anthony Recupero, Sturgeon Bay, are parents of a son […]
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Ephraim Men’s Club Hosts Annual Breakfast Aug. 5
The Ephraim Men’s Club’s annual breakfast to raise scholarship money for Northern Door students is Aug. 5, 7:30 – 11 am at the Old Ephraim Village Hall (9996 Water St.). Eight Gibraltar High School graduates won college scholarships from the club: Olivia Alberts, Sheridan Ash, Riley Haleen, Natalie Hooten, Sadie Nelson, Jordan Pluff, Sophia Pollman, […]
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St. Joseph Parish Picnic Features Modern Day Drifters
The St. Joseph Parish Picnic takes place Aug. 12, 4 – 9 pm, at Martin Park in Sturgeon Bay. Catholic mass starts at 4 pm. There will also be food, drinks, a bake sale, bounce house, raffle and music by the Modern Day Drifters from 5 to 9 pm. For more information call 920.743.2062.
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Adopt A Soldier Fundraiser Includes Breakfast, Music and Silent Auction
Concerts by Wisconsin favorites Copper Box and Last Man Standing, an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, numerous silent auction items, and lunch on the grill are just some of the features of this year’s Adopt A Soldier-Door County fundraiser in Martin Park, Aug. 6. Events start at 7 am with breakfast at the Sturgeon Bay Fire Department […]
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Community Invited to Mariner Awards Dinner Aug. 7
The public is cordially invited to join the Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club and the Sturgeon Bay Coast Guard Committee in honoring all nominees for the Mariner Award and the Sturgeon Bay area Coast Guard Person of the Year. The award presentation dinner takes place Aug. 7 at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht […]
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Learn CPR at Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Department Aug. 7
The Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department is partnering with the American Safety & Health Institute to offer classes to educate the community in the proper method of using an AED and performing CPR. The four-hour class will teach infant, child and adult CPR and offers a two-year certification. The cost is $20 per […]
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Marggie Hatala Now Provides End-of-Life Care Training, Certification
A certified Doulagiver End of Life Doula is now available in the Door County community to help support dying patients and their families. Marggie Hatala, a former Hospice RN, has now become a Certified End of Life Doula through Doulagivers International. Hatala works one on one with individual clients as well as offering training and […]
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Back to School Program is Underway in Kewaunee County
The 2017-2018 school year is right around the corner and registration for Kewaunee County’s annual Back to School Program is underway. The program aims to provide some of the required school supplies for children of families in need. The families who qualify for assistance are those on WIC, Food Share or BadgerCare, as well as, […]
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NWTC Wins Education Innovation Award for Student Success
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) is excited to announce the college has been named the winner of the Hobson’s Education Advances Award for Student Success. NWTC is sharing the nod with Morgan State University in Baltimore. The award recognizes colleges for innovative approaches to helping students succeed. NWTC uses the Starfish early alert system to […]
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Sturgeon Bay Lion Rob Herland Awarded Melvin Jones Fellowship
The Sturgeon Bay Lions Club recently awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship award to Lion Rob Herland. Herland is most active in the club and his community. The award is the highest form of recognition and embodies humanitarian ideas consistent with the nature and purpose of Lionism. Pictured with Lion Herland and the award are Lions […]
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Door County Room Tax Revenue Up 2.8 Percent Through May
Room tax dollars continue to increase in Door County, with Sister Bay bringing in the greatest increase over 2016 collections through May. A report released by the Door County Tourism Zone Commission shows a 2.8 percent increase in room tax dollars collected from lodging operators, but it also shows a slow month of May and […]
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Pulse Price Report: July 26, 2017
Crop prices (July 26) Rio Creek Feed Mill – Algoma Commodity Price (per bushel) Basis Last Year Corn $3.24 -0.45 $2.97 New-Crop Corn $3.32 -0.50 $3.00 Soybeans $9.01 -0.81 $9.64 New-Crop Soybeans $9.13 -0.80 $9.53 Wheat (SRW) $3.94 -0.80 $3.53 Fox River Valley Ethanol – Green Bay Corn $3.20/bushel -0.49 $2.99 New-Crop Corn $3.35/bushel […]
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Parallel 44’s 2016 Frozen Tundra White Wins Award in International Competition
Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery in Kewaunee garnered the distinction of having one of the top 40 wines of the world last month. Its 2016 Frozen Tundra White was awarded a Chairman’s Trophy in New York at the 8th Ultimate Wine Challenge, the world’s platinum standard for wine competitions. Frozen Tundra White received a score […]
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Free Retailer Tobacco Sales Law Training Offered through re:TH!NK
WITobaccoCheck.org provides free state-approved retailer training on Wisconsin tobacco sales law. The online tool includes study guides, a quiz, and a certificate of completion. Once trained, employees will know how not to sell tobacco to minors. Smokecheck.org can help retailers avoid license suspension and fines. For more information about tobacco prevention efforts, contact Cath Tease, […]
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Municipal Meetings: July 28 – Aug. 4
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The common council meets at noon Aug. 1. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board meets at 4:30 pm Aug. 1. County of Door: The Highway Safety Commission meets at 9 am Aug. 3. The Resource Planning Committee meets at 2 pm Aug. 3. Joint Meeting: A joint meeting of […]
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UW-Extension Vineyard Walk Aug. 3
UW-Extension will hold a Vineyard Walk at the Peninsular Agricultural Research Station on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 1-3 pm. Speakers include Dr. Christelle Guédot, UW-Extension Fruit Crop Entomology Specialist; Annie Deutsch, UW-Extension Door County Agriculture Agent; Dr. Patty McManus, UW-Extension Fruit Crop Plant Pathologist; and Dr. Amaya Atucha, UW-Extension Fruit Crop Specialist. Topics will cover […]