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  • Letter to the Editor: We Vote For Ray Pelrine

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    We come to our friends and neighbors and the Southern Door community by way of this letter to ask for your support at the Tuesday, Aug. 9, Primary Election by voting for incumbent Ray Pelrine for Door County District Attorney. Ray Pelrine comes to the ballot with more than 30 years’ experience as a seasoned […]

  • Letter to the Editor: Laws Do Not Prevent Crime

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    In response to the letter to the editor titled “Can We Control Ourselves?” [volume 22, issue 29], I am moved to respond. I have come to the conclusion that “sensible gun laws” and “common sense” gun laws refers to those laws that a person simply likes and is dependent upon an agenda that is not […]

  • Letter to the Editor: Vote for Experience in Recall

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    I have followed with increasing concern the news and editorials regarding Sevastopol School District’s recall of school board members in the paper. I received a number of phone calls to sign a petition for a recall accusing certain school board members of inappropriate use of public funds. Alarming accusations if true! So, I attended the […]

  • Letter to the Editor: Where Are the Black Cops?

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      Recent events in Ferguson, Missouri, have given us glaring hindsight of the potentially explosive mix of a predominately white police force within a predominately black neighborhood where some racial tensions are bound to exist. But it doesn’t take much foresight to see this would be the case in many similar circumstances. So, where are […]

  • Science Snippet: The Many Names of the Marmota Monax

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      Anyone seen a land-beaver recently? How about a whistle-pig? These are among the names assigned to Marmota monax, known around Door County as a woodchuck or groundhog. These mammals emit a high-pitched whistle as a warning to others, earning them the whistle-pig moniker. The name “woodchuck” is derived from the Algonquian name for these […]

  • Vendor Space Still Available for Cherry Fest

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    Showcase your creative talents at this year’s 22nd Annual Cherry Fest in Jacksonport on Saturday, August 6th. Craft booth space is still available. Contact Vicki Bley at 920.823.2316 and leave a message if interested.

  • Pulse Price Report: Markets and the Election Year

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    With the Republican nomination of Donald Trump and the Democrats choosing Hillary Clinton at their respective conventions in the past two weeks, including a stronger-than-ever push from the Libertarian Gary Johnson, the true presidential election is underway. Political ideology aside, history shows that the rise and fall of the stock market ties itself pretty closely […]

  • Charlie Henriksen Provides A Fisherman’s Perspective at Next Climate Change Coalition Meeting

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    “Real Time Effects of Environmental and Climate Change — A Fisherman’s Perspective” will be the topic at the next Climate Change Coalition of Door County program. On Aug. 3 at 7 pm, Charlie Henriksen, a professional fisherman with 40 years of Lake Michigan fishing experience, will discuss weather changes and their effects, invasive species and […]

  • Obituary: Roger Charles Charney

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    Roger Charles Charney passed away on July 22, 2016. He was born October 27, 1930 to Dewey and Ethel (Witalison) Charney in Ellison Bay, WI. He is survived by his loving wife Joyce (Martin) of 65 years, Sister Bay, beloved children, Michael (Cheryl), Joliet, IL, Debbie (Dewil) Alday, Phoenix, AZ, Terry (Robin), Green Bay, Kim […]

  • Obituary: Michelle P. Maisonneuve

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    Michelle P. Maisonneuve, 53, of Sturgeon Bay, died at Aurora Bay Care in Green Bay on July 19, 2016.  She was born February 22, 1963, to Donald and Arlene (Corbisier) DeGuelle.  On December 5, 1981, she married John D. Maisonneuve in Namur. Michelle worked at Emerson Electric for a number of years, and most recently worked […]

  • Obituary: Margaret McMullan ‘Mickey’ Quinlan

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    Margaret Mary McMullan “Mickey” Quinlan, 95, passed away July 19, 2016. Mickey was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 23, 1920 and resided there while raising her 11 children with Albert F. Quinlan. They began spending summers in Door County in 1950 at the recommendation of the Danis family. The Quinlans soon built a […]

  • Obituary: James Fredrick Charles

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    James Fredrick Charles, 77, of the Town of Nasewaupee, Sturgeon Bay, passed Saturday morning, July 16, 2016 at his home with family at his side. He was born December 18, 1938, the son of Bradford and Dorothy (Lavassor) Charles. Jim was united in marriage to Carol Lynn Kurowski. He owned and operated his own roofing […]

  • Obituary: Dorothy Marie Greninger

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    Dorothy Marie Greninger, age 87, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016, at her residence. She was born in Racine, June 11, 1929, daughter of the late Frank and Luella (nee Rolfs) Lange and had been a lifelong resident moving recently to Sturgeon Bay to be close to her son. Dorothy graduated from St. Catherine’s High […]

  • Obituary: Duane N. Dickinson

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    Duane N. Dickinson died on July 13, 2016 at his home in Ephraim. Duane was the beloved husband of Franne Dickinson for 65 years. Loving father of Jeffrey Dickinson (Kathleen) Milwaukee, Wis., Jane Lee, Ellison Bay, and Kent Dickinson (Kine) Atlanta, Ga. Grandfather of Jennifer Lee Davis (Christopher) Ellison Bay, and Alix and Erik Dickinson, […]

  • Marriage: Taylor Schultz and Anna Hood

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    Taylor Schultz and Anna Hood of Vista, Calif., were united in marriage Feb. 19, 2016 in Oceanside, Calif., and celebrated with a second reception on May 28 at Fish Creek Campground. The groom is the son of Scott and Kathy Schultz, Fish Creek. He is a graduate of Gibraltar High School and Rochester Institute of […]

  • Birth: Jhonnesha Rice and Sam Stanciel

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    Jhonnesha Rice and Sam Stanciel, Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a daughter born on July 19, 2016, at Ministry Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay.

  • Door County History in Pictures: Schram Hall, Baileys Harbor

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    The building originally known as Schram Hall in Baileys Harbor celebrated its centenary in September 2008, although in 2008 and now it is two separate businesses – Harbor Fish Market & Grille and Custard’s Last Stan. The building was erected in 1908 by August Schram, who operated a tavern and dance hall. August died from […]

  • Celebrate Camp Meenahga at Peninsula State Park

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    This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of Camp Meenahga (1916-1948). To celebrate this historic camp, visit Eagle Terrace at Peninsula State Park on Aug. 2-3, 10 am – 1 pm. Look for the white and blue tent. At this event, learn about the camp, see Meenahga’s 1932 Woody Station Wagon, greet camp […]

  • Door County Antique and Vintage Market Returns to Gibraltar School July 28-30

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    The Door County Antique and Vintage Market comes to Gibraltar School in Fish Creek for its 42nd Annual Sale on July 28-30. Over the years, this sale has become a Door County summer tradition, drawing both locals and tourists. The event has its own tradition of contributing to the community. The Sister Bay Lions Club […]

  • Upcoming Blood Drives at Baileys Harbor Town Hall and Northern Door YMCA

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    The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients throughout the summer. Upcoming blood drives will be held July 30, 9 am – 2 pm, at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall at 2392 County F; and Aug. 10, 12-5pm, at the Door County YMCA at […]