Area: Door County
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Door County League Baseball: Aug. 7, 2016
Standings As of Aug. 7 Egg Harbor 12-2 Sister Bay 10-2 Kolberg 9-3 Maplewood 6-8 Washington Island 6-8 West Jacksonport 6-8 Institute 4-9 Baileys Harbor 0-13 Results Aug. 5 Egg Harbor 9, Institute 3 Aug. 7 West Jacksonport 1, Kolberg 4 Maplewood 1, Sister Bay 2 Washington Island 8, Baileys Harbor 0 Schedule […]
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Lawrence A. Donnell, known by all as “Larry,” beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, 90, of Sturgeon Bay, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Golden Living Center-Dorchester. He was born November 26, 1925 in Staten Island, NY, the son of John and Henrietta Elizabeth (Finken) Donnell. Larry attended elementary school at PS 3 and graduated from […]
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In the early morning of August 3rd, 2016, H. Henry Carstens peacefully smiled and left this earth knowing his work was done. Henry was born on September 11th, 1927 in Hartford, Wisconsin. He graduated from Hartford High School. Henry joined the Navy to serve his country during World War II, spending much of his time […]
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Obituary: Albert “Ab” Owen Nicholas
Albert “Ab” Owen Nicholas died peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 4, 2016 at the age of 85. Preceded in death by his parents William “Bill” Joseph Nicholas and Ruby Elizabeth McEachran, and his brother, William “Bill” Alan Nicholas and his wife, Lois. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Nancy Johnson Nicholas (Hartland, […]
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Wenzel R. Sternard, 75, of Sturgeon Bay passed away at Bellin Hospital on August 5, 2016. He was born August 21, 1940 in a little white house in Whitefish Bay right outside of Valmy to Richard and Mable (Wilke) Sternard. On March 26, 1960 he married Ellie Konrad at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Valmy. […]
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Donald Augustson, 78, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Aug. 5, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. He was born Feb. 20, 1938, in Detroit to Rudolph and Margaret Augustson. On July 7, 1962, he married Jean Munday in Ontario. She preceded him in death on Oct. 25, 2013. Don served his country […]
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Lucille M.Luedtke, 93, of Sister Bay, died at Scandia Village in Sister Bay on Aug. 7, 2016. A Memorial Mass will be held Sept. 17, 2016 at 11 am at Stella Maris Parish – Sister Bay Site. The family is honoring Lucille’s request and ask that all memorial donations be given to the Door County Humane Society – P.O. Box […]
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In loving memory of Julie A. Djuplin, 58, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Bellin Hospital after a courageous 8-year battle with cancer. Julie was born at Sturgeon Bay Hospital to Gordon and Harriet Seaquist on August 20, 1957. She was the third of four children and is survived by her […]
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Ronald Lee Weber, age 72, of Sturgeon Bay passed away suddenly on Aug. 8, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on March 16, 1944 to Allen J. Weber and Dorothy (Pivonka) Weber in Sturgeon Bay. Ron attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in […]
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Hello, Door County! My name is Basil; I am a seven-year-old pug, Boston terrier and Yorkie mix. I know that my adorable furrowed brow lines make me look like I am confused but I promise you I am just thinking about how much I love you. I came to the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) […]
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Birth: Shelley and Jacob Whitsell
Shelley and Jacob Whitsell, Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a son born on July 31, 2016, at Ministry Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay.
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Malibu Moo’s Donates Portion of Sundae Proceeds to MS 50 Mile Challenge Walk
In August at Malibu Moo’s in Fish Creek, owner Mary Graff and her Moo Crew have pledged to donate 10 percent of the proceeds from their CPR Sundae to the MS 50 Mile Challenge Walk. This special sundae is named for their Door County EMS patrons. It starts with vanilla custard with caramel, pretzels and […]
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Door County Humane Society Surpasses $100,000 in Michelson Found Saving Pets Challenge
The Door County Humane Society (DCHS) exceeded their goal of raising $50,000 in the Michelson Found Saving Pets Challenge. This challenge consisted of hundreds of animal welfare organizations competing to see who could raise the most money for their cause in a certain amount of time. DCHS came in fourth place, raising more than $100,000 […]
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Promise Chapel Holds Weekly Prayer/Meditation Walks
Promise Chapel in Fish Creek invites the public for a weekly prayer/meditation walk. The chapel is located on a private 40-acre farm. Come walk the paths, enjoy some coffee, a home-cooked breakfast and fellowship. Everyone is welcome, there is no charge, and the chapel is non-denominational. Meet every Thursday at 8:30 am at 8661 S. […]
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St. John Bosco Announces National School Lunch Program Eligibility Criteria
St. John Bosco Catholic School announced its policy for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy. Household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. Children from families whose annual […]
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Sister Bay Moravian’s Perky Pancake Breakfast is Aug. 20
Sister Bay Moravian’s annual Perky Pancake Breakfast is Aug. 20, 8:30-10:30 am. Breakfast includes pancakes with syrup, sausages, applesauce, cereal, juice, milk and coffee. Proceeds will go toward the church’s mission trip to Ahuas Medical Clinic in Honduras and the Tricklebee Café in Milwaukee. The cost is $9 adult, $4 kids (6-12), with a max […]
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Questions & Artists: Quick Painting with Randy Rasmussen
I, by my last count, have participated in 14 quick paint competitions. The latest was at the Dockside Competition at the Door County Plein Air Festival. For those of you that read what I write regularly, I think I described one painting session in Fish Creek where I stood up and fell into my easel […]
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Gibraltar Historical Association Creates Audio Tour for Fish Creek
Walking through Fish Creek, one can see the vestiges of the community’s past: Greek Revival farmhouses, false front stores along Main Street, a tiny log cabin in Founder’s Square. There’s a rich history lying just under the surface – and now that history can be easily accessed by anyone with a cell phone. The Gibraltar […]
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Sturgeon Bay Among Cities Awarded Money for Lead Pipe Removal
Sturgeon Bay is among 38 cities throughout the state that requested a first-of-its kind program to replace lead service lines on qualifying private properties. Sturgeon Bay Utilities (SBU) will receive $300,000 from the $14.5 million awarded for the program. “We’re pretty excited about that,” said SBU Operations Manager Cliff White. SBU has been replacing public […]
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Lawsuit Over Sister Bay Pavilion Centers on 3 Key Issues
The lawsuit filed by the Sister Bay Yacht Club against the Village of Sister Bay regarding concerts held at the Waterfront Park pavilion argues that the concerts are a nuisance, with the village liable for damages in decreased property value and quality of life. The village hosts concerts until 9 pm at the pavilion every […]