Area: Door County
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Julia Englebert Named 2016 Southern Door Valedictorian
Julia Englebert has been named Valedictorian of the Class of 2016 at Southern Door High School. She is the daughter of Jerry and Tara Englebert. She plans to pursue Arabic language and linguistics in college. Nathan Coulthurst has been named Salutatorian of the Class of 2016. He is the son of Greg and Christine Coulthurst. […]
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Reps in the News: Feb. 26 – March 4
Governor Scott Walker Walker announced nominations are being sought for the 33rd annual Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award. The award is administered by the Department of Administration Division of Personnel Management to honor women who are making a difference in Wisconsin state government. “The award recognizes the service of women whose contributions to client, co-workers, […]
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Perhaps it’s the beautiful snowfall continuing throughout the day that got me thinking about the last glacier and its incredible benefits to mankind in the Midwest. Undoubtedly the glacial till, eventually resulting in some of the best farming country in the world, can be listed as the number-one benefit. Ask the average person to name […]
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Civility Column: Sports Parents, Fair or Foul?
By Susan McAninch I attended a basketball game recently with a friend to watch and support our children playing. During the game my friend became very vocal and very critical of everything he saw as a mistake our kids and coaches made. Throughout the game and at halftime, he loudly talked about the negatives to […]
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Questions & Artists: Joe Paquet (Part II of II)
We, living in Door County, are fortunate to have a large number of great artists living and working in the Midwest. This two-part Q&A is with one of these accomplished painters, Joe Paquet. Click here to read part one. Those readers who remember some of my previous interviews will perhaps remember Derek Davis and recently, […]
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2016 Door County Silent Sports Events
We’ve made your planning easy with this guide to getting active in Door County in 2016, whether you want to do it on foot, by pedal or by paddle.
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Server of the Week: Ryan Scriver at Mojo Rosa’s
If you’re in the mood for Mexican fare Let Mojo Rosa’s take you there. While you’re waiting, get a drink from Ryan Scriver The new general manager who comes from Two Rivers. He’ll welcome you warmly into the Egg Harbor space Mix you a good drink and help you settle into your place. His […]
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Pulse Price Report: Immigrant Workforce
It’s no surprise that two bills that passed the state assembly and deemed “anti-immigrant” were met with an estimated 14,000 Latino protesters at the state capitol in Madison on Feb. 18. The bills would allow police officers to ask arrested or detained persons their immigration status, a practice otherwise outlawed in places known as “sanctuary […]
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Fall Challenge Ride Registration Opens March 1
Registration for the Peninsula Century Fall Challenge bicycle ride opens March 1. Door County’s premier century ride finishes on the Green Bay shore at Sister Bay’s Waterfront Park Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. The finish includes a post-ride party featuring local chefs, beer from the Door County Brewing Co., and music at the newly completed park […]
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EPA Releases Drinking Water Maps
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just released DWMAPS – the Drinking Water Mapping Application to Protect Source Waters. This robust, online mapping tool provides the public, water system operators, state programs and federal agencies with critical information to help them safeguard the sources of America’s drinking water. DWMAPS allows users to learn about […]
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How to Help A Friend In An Abusive Relationship
By Danielle Nyman, Youth Advocate, HELP of Door County February is Dating Violence Awareness month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about interpersonal violence – verbal, emotional, physical or sexual – that occurs among youth. Often the focus is on domestic violence and adult relationships. However, adolescents in dating relationships can be affected as […]
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New Bird Care Center at Open Door Bird Sanctuary
After planning, fundraising, a May 2015 groundbreaking, and hundreds of volunteer and contractor hours, the new Bird Care Center at Open Door Bird Sanctuary (ODBS) welcomed its first resident. In addition to being the “home base” where the Raptor Team volunteers will conduct the care and husbandry for the 10 raptor residents of ODBS, the […]
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News Bulletin: Feb. 26 – March 3
WHAT HAPPENED Sevastopol Elementary School Principal Mary Donaldson was placed on paid administrative leave at her own request as of Feb. 23, District Administrator Linda Underwood confirmed. Because this is a personnel matter, no other information was available, however Underwood said the school has banded together to ensure that the number 1 priority of educating […]
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Framed: Feeding the Chickadees
Brian and Avery Lederhaus feed the chickadees at Peninsula State Park. Photo by Tim Sweet.
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“Hospice and Palliative Care” Program March 13
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with “Hospice and Palliative Care” on March 13, 4 pm, at First Baptist Church in Sister Bay. This month’s speakers are Tom Turriff, former hospice chaplain, and Jo Ann Turriff, former hospice nurse, who will discuss their experiences providing hospice and palliative services. […]
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Letter to the Editor: Think Rationally About Climate Change
Dan Dieterich is right: we have a moral imperative to protect God’s creation. But we also have a moral obligation to use our God-given brains to think rationally. It is irrational for Dieterich, leader of the Stevens Point Chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), to focus on trying to stop climate change, something that […]
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TAP Announces Student Matinee Series
Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) is starting a series of student matinees designed for school groups to bring students to the theater at a very reduced rate. Each performance will be followed by a talk back with the director and cast. Pre-show classroom visits by TAP company members may also be arranged at no additional charge […]
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Crossroads Hosts Roadside Wildflowers Lecture
On Feb. 28 Crossroads at Big Creek will host the Wild Ones lecture titled “Preview of Spring and Summer: Roadside Wildflowers.” Wild Ones President Dr. Peter Sigmann will present the lecture. He photographed wildflowers of all types while bicycling the county for one year. The resulting slideshow demonstrates the visual attractiveness of the roadsides. Roadsides […]
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‘Flicker of Hope’ Screening at Fish Creek Community Church
Fish Creek Community Church will screen the short documentary Flicker of Hope: Empowered HIV+ Women of Kenya on Feb. 27, 6 – 8 pm. Come learn about Kenyan women who were saved from near death by the USA and Kenyan-based humanitarian organization Health Education Africa Resources Team (HEART). The women are guided on a path […]
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Northern Door YMCA Closing Men’s Locker Rooms through March 11
The Door County YMCA’s Northern Door Program Center in Fish Creek will close the men’s locker room from Feb. 22 to March 11. As part of their Phase 2 capital projects, all shower rooms and bathrooms in the facility will be renovated in the next six weeks. Call 920.868.3660 with any questions.