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  • Sturgeon Bay Police Host Open House for Youth Explorer Program

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    The Sturgeon Bay Police Explorer Post is hosting an open house on June 6 at 6 pm, at the Sturgeon Bay Police Department. The Explorer Program is for students who are interested in learning about the duties and responsibilities of a law enforcement officer. The program includes educational presentations and hands-on activities. The program is open […]

  • Obituary: Norman Raymond Becker

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    Norman Raymond Becker, 71, of Baileys Harbor, passed away Tuesday morning, May 30, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society-Scandia Village in Sister Bay. He was born November 26, 1945 in Port Washington, the son of Clarence and Barbara (Lanser) Becker. Norm graduated from Port Washington High School in 1964. He went on to study at the […]

  • Obituary: Alice Sautebin

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    Alice Sautebin, 94, a resident at Pine Crest Village, Sturgeon Bay, WI, was called Home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2017, and was re-united with her husband, Warren. She was born in Lake Mills on Christmas Day in 1922, the daughter of Rudolph Schultz and Alice (Reidenbach) Schultz. Alice graduated from Lake […]

  • Obituary: Leroy Liebe

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    Leroy Liebe, 83, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at home on May 28, 2017, after a 5 month battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born April 23, 1934 in Nasewaupee to Ernest and Helen Liebe.  After graduating from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1954, Leroy went to work for Peterson Builders Inc. and the Lantern […]

  • Obituary: Arthur Ficks

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    Arthur Ficks, 81, of Bailey Harbor, died May 26, 2017 at Door County Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept 8, 1935 in Sturgeon Bay to the late Charles Ficks and Alfreda (Johns) Frost. He worked for Parent Construction as a crane operator, loved working outside and around the farm. He worked side by side with […]

  • Obituary: Jeanne Ruth Ploor

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    Jeanne Ruth Ploor, 76, of Sturgeon Bay, died Wednesday morning, May 24, 2017 at Atrium Post Acute Care in Kewaunee due to diabetes and kidney failure. She was born March 18, 1941, the daughter of Olaf and Hartha (Lenius) Nelson. Jeanne was a 1959 graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School. On September 25, 1959, she […]

  • Obituary: Georgiana Gordon Bourgouin

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    Georgiana Gordon Bourgouin, 84, of Sturgeon Bay, fell asleep in the loving arms of her husband, Joseph, and awoke in the arms of the Lord, Wednesday afternoon, May 24, 2017 at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. She was born February 1, 1933 in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of Dr. Roderick Gordon, DDS and […]

  • Obituary: Robert ‘Happy Bob’ Madoche

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    Robert “Happy Bob” Madoche, 63, of Little Sturgeon, passed away on May 24, 2017, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.  He was born May 12, 1954, in Sturgeon Bay to Alan and Betty (Claflin) Madoche.  On February 13, 1976, he married Paula Ann Viste in Sturgeon Bay.  Bob served his country in the U.S. Navy […]

  • Obituary: Margaret Mary Morrison

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    Margaret Mary Morrison (nee Kiernan) 87 years old a resident since 2013 of Anna’s Healthcare of Sturgeon Bay died May 22, 2017 with her daughters by her side.   She was born to the late Arthur and Julia (nee Murphy) Kiernan of Jersey City, NJ.   Margaret loved her Catholic faith and regularly attended the Masses […]

  • Memorial Service: Judi Ann Erickson

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    April 11, 1941 – Nov. 21, 2016 Judith Ann Erickson was born in Door County to parents Lloyd and Ella Ostran. She married her husband, Don, in March 1960. Judi was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed time with family and friends, gardening, weaving, crocheting, playing cards, and cooking. But most of all, […]

  • Memorial Service: Virginia Eva Stellwagen & Edward Lawrence Stellwagen

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    Comforted by the loving presence of his wife, Virginia, Edward Lawrence Stellwagen, 93, of Green Bay, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, died June 19, 2014, at the assisted living facility of Kindred Hearts, where he and his wife had been living since October 2013. Virginia Eva Stellwagen, 93, of Green Bay, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, died Dec. […]

  • Memorial Service: Robert ‘Chip’ Parmentier

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    Robert “Chip” Parmentier, 74, of Sturgeon Bay, died Thursday, December 1, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. A graveside committal service will be held at 3 pm Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Bayside Cemetery, Sturgeon Bay.

  • Births: May 18-20, 2017

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    Candice and Brad Kaster, Egg Harbor, are parents of a daughter born on May 18, 2017, at Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Christine and Chris Kyle, Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a daughter born May 18, 2017, at Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Anita and Denis Matzke, Sturgeon Bay. […]

  • Southern Door Brings Speaker John Underwood to Talk to Door County’s Student Athletes

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    Southern Door High School brings John Underwood, founder of the Human Performance Project and Life of an Athlete, in a presentation for students, parents and interested members of the community at 6 pm on Sunday, June 4, at Crossroads at Big Creek, Sturgeon Bay. Underwood has worked with Olympic and professional athletes to help them […]

  • David Insurance Cleans Up the Highway

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    David Insurance recently cleaned up their portion of Hwy. 42/57 in the Adopt-A-Highway program. Jeff Pfeifer, Michael Fearing, Shirley Hansen, Steve Chomeau, Janet Janisse and Pam Lent took part in the cleanup.  

  • Mckena Murre Wins Overall Championship at Gibraltar’s 8th Grade Science Fair

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    Students, faculty, parents and community members gathered in the cafeteria of Gibraltar Area School on May 25 to showcase the 8th grade class’s scientific inquiry during the 15th Annual 8th Grade Science Fair. The projects varied in terms of subject. However, all the projects had one feature in common – they involved a controlled experiment. […]

  • Spring Electronics & Appliance Recycling Event at Baileys Harbor Fire Station

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    Immanuel Lutheran Church is hosting a spring Electronics & Appliance Recycling Event on June 3, 9 am – 1 pm, at the Baileys Harbor Fire Station. Items to be recycled for free include: computer towers, laptops, cell phones, servers, wire & cabling, keyboards/mouse, copiers, printers, fax machines, phone systems, DVD/VCR/CD players, stereos, rechargeable batteries, washers, […]

  • Northern Door Children’s Center’s Annual Spring Gala is June 4

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    This year, Northern Door Children’s Center is celebrating the Annual Spring Gala fundraising event on June 4, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, at Björklunden’s Vail Hall. The theme for 2017 is Family Reunion, with a country-style décor. There will be delicious food from a variety of Door County’s finest restaurants and wine tasting with a little […]

  • St Peter’s Lutheran Church Hosts Maker Fun Factory for Kids

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    St Peter’s Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay is hosting a summer event for kids called Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School from June 12-16, 9 am – 12 noon. At Maker Fun Factory, the children, age 3 (potty trained) through those entering sixth grade, will learn that they have been created by God for a […]

  • Volunteers Needed for Southern Door Schoolyard Garden

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    The Southern Door Schoolyard Garden is seeking volunteers to care for the garden in the summer. Volunteers sign up for a week of garden care, typically weeding and watering about twice during the assigned week. Contact Pamela Parks for more information at [email protected] or 920.825.1104. Southern Door Schoolyard Garden Summer Garden Care Schedule: June 4-10; […]