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Area: Door County

  • Obituary: James H. Groves

    James H. Groves, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Pine Crest Village, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. He was born November 10, 1924 in Chicago, the son of the late James and Marie (Folkerts) Groves. Jim served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII, where he was a gunner in the South Pacific. […]

  • DCEDC Names Peninsula Publishing’s David Eliot, Madeline Harrison its Entrepreneurs of the Year

    The Door County Economic Development Corporation named Madeline Harrison and David Eliot Entrepreneurs of the Year April 7.

  • Questions & Artists: Printmaker Erin Nolan

    When Illinois artist Erin Nolan presses her carving tools into a Tengucho-covered woodblock to create her nature-inspired woodprints, her goal is to share the “haiku moments” of her life – the glimpses of heightened awareness and spiritual clarity she experiences in the great outdoors. So it makes sense that many of the relief prints reflect […]

  • Your Chance to Vote on Conservation Issues

    Wisconsin residents will be able to nominate and elect local representatives to the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) at the DNR Spring Hearings & Conservation Congress’ annual county meetings on April 11, starting at 7 pm in each county of the state (the Door County meeting will be held in the Commons area of Sturgeon Bay […]

  • Midwest Renewable Energy Association Announces Energy Fair Speaker

    Sandrine Mubenga, keynote speaker at the 27th annual Energy Fair, is a Professional Engineer (PE), Master Electrical Engineer (MSEE), CEO of SMIN Power Group, and if that isn’t enough, she developed a fuel cell system for an electric vehicle and a solar-powered hydrogen generating station. Through SMIN Power Group she implements renewable energy solutions in […]

  • Featured Pet: Charlotte

    This is Charlotte, a nine-month-old Pitbull mix. She recently came to the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) because her family could no longer care for her. As you can see from the profile picture, she has a stunning pewter coat that feels extremely soft and velvety. There are a few special requests for Charlotte’s future […]

  • Foster Families Needed for Humane Society Kittens

    Kitten season in Door County is in full swing, which means the amount of feline residents at Door County Humane Society (DCHS) is about to make its annual climb upward through spring and into fall. So far, two litters of kittens have been born at DCHS and there are two other expectant mothers. In an […]

  • Got A Good Grilled Cheese Recipe?

    Making a delicious grilled cheese is always a good idea, but this month – National Grilled Cheese Month – there is an extra incentive. When you create an original grilled cheese recipe using Wisconsin cheese, you’ll have a shot at a grand prize of $15,000 when you submit it in the 2016 Grilled Cheese Recipe […]

  • Door County Brewing Company Partners with United Way to Benefit Annual Campaign

    In April Door County Brewing Company in Baileys Harbor is partnering with United Way of Door County. Five percent of Little Sister single bottles, six-packs, cases, and draught pours sold in the taproom during April will benefit United Way. The funds donated will go toward meeting United Way’s Annual Campaign need for 2016. To learn […]

  • Senator Dave Hansen to Speak at Democratic Pie Party

    The Democratic Party of Door County will host its 10th Annual Pie Party on April 10, 3 – 5 pm, at the Bertschinger Community Center, 7860 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. Come and sample delicious pies, a la mode. State Senator Dave Hansen will be the keynote speaker. Senator Hansen, the assistant Minority Leader and inspiring […]

  • Northern Door Children’s Center Celebrates Week of the Young Child

    Each year during Week of the Young Child (April 11-15), Northern Door Children’s Center in Sister Bay highlights different aspects of outstanding early literature and the importance of early literacy experiences for even the youngest of children. The purpose of Week of the Young Child™ is to focus public attention on the needs of young […]

  • School Superintendents to Speak at DKREA Meeting

    The next meeting of the Door-Kewaunee Retired Educators (DKREA) Association Meeting will be held at The Log Den in Egg Harbor on April 20. Social hour begins at 11 am followed by a noon luncheon. School superintendents from Door and Kewaunee county schools will share a few thoughts on the successes and challenges of public […]

  • Be Mindful of Signs of Depression during Mental Health Month

    It’s National Mental Health Month in May, and Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC) behavioral health coordinator Barb Johnson-Giese, LCSW says parents of adolescents can help kids navigate difficult periods by being aware of signs and symptoms of depression. According to the federal Center for Mental Health, depression affects as many as one in eight […]

  • Alcohol Referendum Had Support of ‘Old’ Ephraim

    The oft-described “quaint” Village of Ephraim faced its third wet referendum in its 163-year history in the April 5 election, and voters overwhelmingly opted to end the community’s dry status. Hugh Mulliken, the Ephraim business owner who started the petition drive for the referendum, said on the day after the successful campaign that he expects […]

  • NWTC Seeks 2016 Alumni Award Nominees

    The Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) Alumni Association is currently seeking nominations for the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award and 2016 Alumni Employer of the Year Award. Individual nominees must have graduated from NWTC, and will be considered based on their professional accomplishments, community involvement, and contribution to technical education. Employer nominees will be considered based […]

  • 2016 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Scholars to Receive Extra $2,000

    High school seniors, invited to a Herb Kohl Educational Foundation luncheon in Chippewa Falls on April 3 to honor their selection as Herb Kohl scholars, were stunned and delighted with the surprise announcement that all 2016 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation scholars will receive an additional $2,000 toward their scholarships, effective immediately. Students were notified by […]

  • Samantha Phillips Named to Luther College Dean’s List

    Samantha Phillips, Luther College senior, of Egg Harbor, has been named to the 2015 fall semester Dean’s List. Phillips is the child of Cynthia and Dennis Phillips. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and must complete at […]

  • “Made in Door County” Episode of Discover Wisconsin Airs April 9

    Discover Wisconsin, and its hosts, Mariah Haberman and Jake Zimmermann, are showcasing a handful of local businesses in an upcoming program. The episode, called “Made in Door County,” premieres April 9 at 6:30 pm on WFRV TV 5. It may also be streamed online at discoverwisconsin.com after April 9. “Part of what makes Door County […]

  • Sue Wehrli Receives 2015 Million Dollar Agent Sales Award

    Sue Wehrli of Sturgeon Bay was recently honored with the 2015 Million Dollar Agent Sales Award by the MAST Travel Network, a sales and marketing travel agency trade group based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. Wehrli, a seasoned travel professional with more than 40 years experience, is the former president and owner of Wehrli Travel, a […]

  • Find Employees at Southern Door Summer Job Fair

    Southern Door High School is sponsoring a summer job fair on April 13, 11 am – 12:15 pm. Do you need to fill jobs for the summer? Are you looking for responsible teens known for their great work ethic? Consider attending this job fair. Southern Door students will have an opportunity to meet local businesses […]