Area: Door County
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Server of the Week: Mandy Plaszkiewicz @ Door County Coffee & Tea Co.
The one summer activity Mandy cannot forsake Is hanging out with her friends at the beach at Clark Lake On her well-earned day off; it’s her way to relax After serving her customers all sorts of snacks. A Sevastopol senior, her high school career’s almost complete But in the meantime, she’s going to go […]
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Cheers!: Falling into a Black Hole of Flavor
There is something deliciously decadent about a Schwarzbier. The roasted malts that make black lager add a lovely depth and complexity that is easy to lose yourself in. Coffee, chocolate, caramel, tobacco and char are the dark flavors that seduce my palate in flavorful waves while drinking the Bible black Dark Helmet from Titletown Brewing […]
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It’s when wild plants and animals, along with vegetable and flower gardens, have reached their peaks of perfection that we know we are steeped in the magical month of July. The young of many species of birds are now on the wing, bringing their total population to its highest point of the year. One reason […]
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New Funding Available to Battle Emerald Ash Borer
A new funding opportunity as been announced aimed at helping communities mitigate the impacts of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and prepare them for invasion by diversifying their urban and community forests. The funding will help municipalities, counties and tribes to plant non-host trees. Four to 80 projects, ranging from $1,000 to $20,000, are expected to […]
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Science Snippet: The Tully Monster
There was a monster living on Planet Earth 300 million years ago. Its fossilized remains were discovered in 1955 not far from Chicago by an amateur fossil hunter named Francis Tully. He took his fossil to a specialist at the Field Museum, who was baffled by what he saw. From its imprint in the rock, […]
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Manners Matter: My Neighbors’ Fireworks are Upsetting
MANNERS MATTER Dear Mary Pat, I dread this time of year. My husband suffers from PTSD and fireworks are really torture for him. The sound is overwhelming and it triggers bad memories of his deployment. My neighbors have a big BBQ next door every year and they start lighting off fireworks at dusk […]
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Representative Ribble Releases Survey Results on Muslim Sentiment
Governor Scott Walker The Governor asked Ted Nickel, the Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance, to respond to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposal to choose health insurance plans for Wisconsin consumers through an “auto-enrollment process.” “When Obamacare passed, President Obama promised Americans they could keep their doctor and they could keep their health […]
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Woodblocks at Woodwalk: Alfred Stark Exhibits Peninsula-Inspired Art
Some people believe there are no coincidences in life but artist Alfred Stark would surely disagree. In 2002, seven years after completing a degree in painting and drawing from Northern Illinois University, he became interested in woodblock printing. He found several books on the topic at the DeKalb, Illinois library and thought the name of […]
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Door County History in Pictures: 1940s Marching Band
A marching band in downtown Sturgeon Bay, circa the 1940s according to the cars. Photo courtesy of the Door County Historical Museum, 18 North 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Open 10 am – 4:30 pm daily, May 1 through Oct. 31.
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Burning Cow Music Festival Returns July 21 – 23
It started with a vision and ended with a burning cow. And this summer, for three days, it will once again transform the grounds of the Door Devils Motorcycle Club into an eclectic showcase of original music and tantalizing food. The second annual Burning Cow Music Festival will return to Sturgeon Bay from July 21 […]
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This is Charlotte, a one-year-old Pitbull mix. She came to the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) as a surrender in April because her family could no longer care for her. Once people lay eyes on her they immediately notice her stunning pewter coat. It’s not only gorgeous, but it also feels extremely soft and velvety. […]
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A newborn baby in Milwaukee needs a heart transplant so a family “friend” sets up a page on a crowdfunding website to collect donations to help care for the child. Unfortunately, the sick child’s parents had no control over the website and all those contributions made by the community never reach the family. A wife […]
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Stolen Storage Unit Returned to Habitat for Humanity
The tiny house/storage unit that was reported stolen from Habitat for Humanity in Sturgeon Bay has been found. However, tools and other items remain missing. The theft is under investigation by the Sturgeon Bay Police Department.
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Fireworks Safety in Wisconsin State Parks
People planning to camp in a Wisconsin state park or forest for the 4th of July should enjoy fireworks displays in nearby communities, not at picnic areas, campsites or other areas within state parks, forests and trails. Fireworks are illegal in Wisconsin state parks and forests, according to Robert “Chris” Madison, chief ranger for the […]
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Pro Golf Tips: The Putting Routine
by Bob Augustine A consistent routine should be established for every shot that you will hit, from drive to putt. However, keep in mind that the rules of golf only allow the golfer 35 seconds to hit a shot, from the time that it is clearly his turn to play. The first person to putt […]
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Overheard and Shout Outs: July 1, 2016
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 were the one with your pants undone.” “I always like when my boyfriend wears DEET. I just hang out […]
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“Isaac’s Eye” Opens at Third Avenue Playhouse
Isaac’s Eye opened at Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) on June 30. It will be performed through July 23. Isaac’s Eye is a fantastically brilliant and fresh new play by Lucas Hnath, one of the most produced young playwrights in the country today. This amazingly creative new work playfully presents the 17th Century world of Isaac […]
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Statewide Survey for Freshwater Mussels Begins
The first statewide survey for freshwater mussels in 40 years in Wisconsin gets under way this month as conservation biologists scan streambeds for aquatic animals once sought-after for buttons and pearls and now recognized as critical cogs in aquatic ecosystems and indicators of those systems’ health. Freshwater mussels are one of the most imperiled groups […]
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There is a little feature you see on a satellite map of the waters just off Sister Bay that looks like a pair of lonely eyebrows. Those are the Sister Islands, a generous name for a pair of rock outcroppings that are recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as an important gull and […]
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pat mAcdonald: Door County’s Troubadour of Stomp
Editor’s note: One of the perks of being a rock star is having a say in how you are addressed. Prince did it in the ‘90s, even taking it a step further by foregoing a name in favor of a symbol. In this article, you’ll learn about one such rock star. After countless misspellings of […]