Area: Door County
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Be Part of the “Growing Older in Door County” Conversation
This spring and summer, the Door County Community Foundation is holding Neighborhood Conversations as part of Growing Older in Door County. This fall, the Community Foundation will convene a countywide assembly of both year-round and seasonal residents drawn from these conversations to shape our community’s ultimate vision and common aspirations for growing older in Door […]
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Celebrating Civility through Speakers and Song
The Door County Civility Celebration was held April 27 at Stone Harbor Conference Center in Sturgeon Bay. At the celebration Barbara Lawton, the 42nd Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin, was the featured speaker, Jeanne Kuhns shared her thoughts on civility through song, and Southern Door High School Principal Steve Bousley spoke of the Speak Your Peace […]
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John Frank Moeller, 76, of Sturgeon Bay, died May 3, 2016. He was born March 29, 1940 in Sturgeon Bay to Arthur and Marion (Jaeger) Moeller. On June 10, 1967 he married Sandra Schultz at St. Joseph Church in Sturgeon Bay. She preceded him in death on Dec. 12, 2001. John, along with other family […]
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Sonja Jean Schuster, 62, of Door County passed away at home Saturday, April 30th, 2016 following a two-year illness. Sonja and her husband William shared their journey together on earth for forty-six years. Sonja and William loved, played and tasted life together with intensity and shared the concern that “Decadence is Largely Underrated.” Sonja Jean […]
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Gisela Blish, 81, of Sturgeon Bay, was reunited with her family in Heaven, April 29, 2016 while at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay following a short illness. She was born May 25, 1934 in Germany, the daughter of Fritz and Maria (Daunhauar) Hollinger. Gisela was united in marriage to Gary G. Blish on February 5, […]
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Obituary: Ethelyn Rose Engebose
Ethelyn Rose Engebose, 93, of Brussels, passed away on April 28, 2016. She was born on July 1, 1922 in Gardner to Edwin and Rose (Vandertie) Herlache. On April 17, 1940 she married Clarence Engebose. He passed away on Aug. 15, 2005. Ethelyn was a hard worker, helping her husband work the family farm in […]
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Willard Hilsabeck, 82, went to be with his wife Sarah, on April 28, 2016. Willard was born in Amberg, Wisconsin to Floyd & Jessie (Smiley) Hilsabeck on August 15, 1933. He and his family moved to Sturgeon Bay when he was 9 years old. He graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1952, that same […]
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Obituary: Ronald “Ron” Edward Tomes
Ronald “Ron” Edward Tomes, 68, of Sturgeon Bay died in Milwaukee on April 27, 2016. He was born August 13, 1947 in Milwaukee to Adam and Patricia (Smith) Tomes. On July 11, 1970 he married Susan Schaut in Milwaukee. Ron graduated from Pius High School in Milwaukee in 1965 and earned his BA degree in Education […]
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Norman A. Stenzel was born on May 4, 1929 in Fish Creek, Wisconsin to Henry and Minnie (Zachow) Stenzel. He died December 20, 2015 in Green Bay, Wisconsin with his family at his side. Norman is survived by his wife Ethel of 53 years, a sister Wilma Bettinger of West Bend, WI, children: Sheila (Ron) Boeck […]
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Birth: David and Jessica Bruss
David and Jessica Bruss of Sturgeon Bay are the parents of a daughter born on April 19, 2016, at Ministry Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Dan and Patty Misevicz, Oshkosh. Paternal grandparents are Dwight and Cindy Bruss, Omro.
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Grand Opening Held at New Southern Door Clinic
After serving the people of Washington Island at Ministry Door County Medical Service’s outpatient clinic on the island, Holly Ullman Herlache is now providing a similar service at the newly opened North Shore Medical Clinic – Southern Door. “People ask me, what’s the difference. I say, why don’t you ask me the similarities? There are […]
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There is something to be said about having a name that suits oneself, and the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) featured pet for the week is no exception. This dog is named Patch because of the unique marking on his right eye. The rest of his sleek and slender body is white while the distinctive […]
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New Door County Flea Market Opens May 13
Located on the grounds of Door County Self Storage, just three miles south of Sturgeon Bay, the new Door County Flea Market brings buyers and sellers together for the adventure of bargaining and treasure hunting. The Door County Flea Market hatched one day last winter during a casual conversation between Danny Heinritz and Phil Young. […]
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Northern Door Communications Wins Agent-of-the-Year Award for 14th Time
Northern Door Communications, Cellcom’s only 5-Star Agent serving Door County, received the 2015 Agent-of-the-Year award at Cellcom’s annual agent meeting held at the Radisson in Green Bay on April 27. This is the 14th time in the past 23 years, that Northern Door Communications has received this award. “I am, of course, honored to, once […]
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Cadence, Inc. Announces 2016 First Quarter Results
Cadence, Inc. announced unaudited results for the first quarter of 2016 including an 11 percent increase in revenue compared to 2015 to $23.0 million. Earnings per share declined one percent over prior year to $.80 per share. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) were up three percent to $3.8 million. “2016 is off […]
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New Signage for Nicolet National Bank
Workers at various locations throughout the county were busy last weekend changing Baylake Bank signs to the new name created through merger with Nicolet National Bank. Photo by Jim Lundstrom.
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Tourism Spending Up $18.2 Million in Door County Last Year
Visitor spending in Door County was up $18.2 million dollars last year, according to a report released by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. The state’s tourism economic impact report comes on the eve of National Travel and Tourism Week, which runs from May 1-7, 2016. Door County visitors spent $332.8 million in 2015, an increase […]
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Cheers!: Tap Takeover at Bier Zot
When I learned that my favorite beer bar – Bier Zot in Sister Bay – was having a tap takeover by Deschutes Brewery of Bend, Oregon, I had my mind set on darkness – things like Obsidian Stout, Abyss Imperial Stout and Black Butte Porter. Imagine my surprise, then, when I see four IPAs […]
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Server of the Week: Erik Smith at Door County Ice Cream Factory
When the weather gets hot and you want something tasty Why not head over to Door County Ice Cream Factory? Let seasoned scooper Erik Smith serve you up a frosty treat When it comes to customer service, this guy’s hard to beat! Five years at the shop makes him a worthy Server of […]
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Framed: Kangaroo Lake Tree Planting
Earth Week tree planting at the Nature Conservancy Kangaroo Lake property with Sturgeon Bay High School Student volunteers. (From left) Edmon Kurschner, Vanessa Ortiz, Trent Jeanquart, Jolina Metoxen, Noah Smith and Becca Hendrickson. Photo by Len Villano.