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  • Door County History, Mad Hatter’s Ball, A Cappella & More Weekend Plans

    If ever there were a time for Door County history buffs to brave the cold in favor of interesting historical presentations, this weekend is definitely it. Learn about the historic girls’ camp that once stood in Peninsula State Park and hear about one of the county’s most interesting men, Hjalmar Holand, from another of the […]

  • Winning Season for Sevastopol’s Eighth Grade Boys Basketball

    By Justin Skiba The Sevastopol Pioneers eighth grade boys basketball team completed their 2015-16 basketball season with a winning record of 6-4. This was an improvement over their previous season record of 5-5. Pioneers coach Phil Symons was pleased with the success that his squad has had. The Pioneers received a first-round bye in the […]

  • DNR Teams Up With Bucks

    Even though deer hunting seasons have come to a close, bucks are still on the mind. It’s not just white-tailed bucks we’re talking about. The Department of Natural Resources is focusing on the Milwaukee Bucks, who they will team up with to bring back “DNR Nights.” Anyone holding any 2015 Wisconsin hunting or fishing license […]

  • Northern Door Broomball League: Jan. 15, 2016

    Week 1 Results JJ’s 1, Peninsula Pulse 0 (forfeit) Wild Tomato 8, Horseshoe Bay Golf Club 1 Alexander’s 4, Peninsula Painters 3   Standings Win – Loss – Tie – Points Alexander’s 1 – 0 – 0 – 2 JJ’s 1 – 0 – 0 – 2 Wild Tomato 1 – 0 – 0 – […]

  • District Free Throw Competition Is Feb. 6

    The local free throw competition for Sturgeon Bay Council 2478 Knights of Columbus was held Jan. 9 at the St. John Bosco gym. Trophies were given for first place and medals were given to second and third place. Embroidered patches and certificates were provided to all participants. Age level divisions ran from 9 to 14 […]

  • Obituary: Bonnie ‘Toots’ Schroeder

    Bonnie “Toots” Schroeder, 72 years, of Sturgeon Bay, died January 4, 2016, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. She was born Bonita Ann Champeau on March 29, 1943, in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of the late Oliver and Iva (Bridenhagen) Champeau. Bonnie graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1961. On October 26, 1963, […]

  • Tryouts for the Door County Destroyers

    The Door County Destroyers Semi-Pro Football team has announced details for their first tryout and workout of 2016. All interested players over the age of 18 are invited to attend and will be tested in position-specific drills and one-on-one drills. 2016 will be the Destroyers’ fourth season of competitive play. In their second season, they […]

  • News Bulletin: Jan. 15 – 22

    WHAT HAPPENED The Sturgeon Bay Police Department said they have recently received numerous theft reports of game systems and accessories. If you have any information of anyone selling game systems or any unusual activity with game systems, please contact the Sturgeon Bay Police Department at 920.746.2450. For your safety and the safety of your possessions, […]

  • MDCMC’s Concert Series Opens with Corky Siegel and Friends

    Starting on Jan. 15, Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC) will feature a broad range of musical concerts open to the public at the Door County Fire Company in Sturgeon Bay, featuring some of the best blues, jazz, folk and alternative music from national touring artists. All proceeds from the concert will go to support […]

  • Business Mediation Training Workshops Offered at Björklunden

    From Feb. 29 – March 4, Lawrence University’s Björklunden is offering two Business Mediation Training Workshops with instructor Laura Smythe. These workshops will take place at Björklunden’s lodge, just south of Baileys Harbor. Business Mediation Training 101 is offered Feb. 29 – March 2. In this workshop, participants will learn the basic steps of mediation […]

  • Salsa Every Friday at Benny D’z

    Salsa with J-Ro every Friday night at Benny D’z in Sturgeon Bay with a dance social as well as group lessons in salsa, cha cha, merengue and Bachata. From 8 – 9 pm, dance lessons with J-Ro will be held. The cost is $10/lesson, including lesson and a glass of sangria, cerveza or soda. Free […]

  • Full Cast Announced for Sturgeon Bay’s “Lucky Stiff”

    The murder mystery musical Lucky Stiff will be performed at Sturgeon Bay High School from Feb. 4 – 6. Based on the novel The Man Who Broke The Bank At Monte Carlo by Michael Butterworth, Lucky Stiff is an offbeat, hilarious murder mystery farce complete with mistaken identities, six million bucks in diamonds, and a […]

  • New Door County Wine Fest Scheduled for June 25

    The Door County Wine Trail and Egg Harbor Business Association are excited to announce a new event – the Door County Wine Fest on June 25. The event will be located at Harbor View Park in Egg Harbor and will feature wine tastings from all eight award-winning local wineries. There will also be wine pairings, […]

  • SOS Door County Group to Hold Next Meeting Jan. 18

    The Survivors of Suicide (SOS) Door County group has a meeting Jan. 18 at the Sturgeon Bay branch of the Door County Library. If you have lost a loved one due to suicide, join the SOS – Door County support group from 7 – 8 pm. There will be open discussion and access to education […]

  • Featured Pet: Sally

    The Door County Humane Society (DCHS) would like to introduce a beautiful young female pit bull named Sally. Sally came to DCHS a few weeks ago as a stray. She has a rich brindle coat and is at the great age of only one-and-a-half years old. Currently she is working on mastering the commands of […]

  • Make A Request for Candidate Forum by Jan. 19

    Want to learn more about the candidates running for local office? If so, the League of Women Voters of Door County would like to urge you to request a candidate forum. Anyone can request a forum; however, the League will proceed only if the position is contested and at least two of the candidates agree […]

  • Door County History in Photos: Baileys Harbor, 1973

    This photo from a soggy day in June 1973 shows a very different Baileys Harbor from today. The Anderson Laundry is now the headquarters of the Peninsula Pulse and Door County Living. The Texaco station is now the marina. Charlotte Lukes, whose husband Roy took the photo, said that June was full of heavy rains […]

  • Dan Navarro in Concert at Lost Moth Gallery Feb. 6

    Lost Moth Gallery presents Dan Navarro in concert on Feb. 6 at 7 pm. For more than 30 years, Navarro has written, sung, played and acted his way through a rich and varied career. Navarro started his career as a songwriter, often working with Eric Lowen, for artists as diverse as Pat Benatar, The Bangles, […]

  • Cholesterol Screenings Offered at Public Health Department

    Cholesterol screening will be offered at the Door County Public Health Department on Jan. 21. Fast for 12 hours before the test. Results include total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, glucose and triglycerides. The cost is $30. To schedule an appointment, call Marsha at 920.746.2255.  

  • Obituary: Avalon R. Patzlaff

    Avalon R. Patzlaff, 87, of Sturgeon Bay, died January 10, 2016, at Whispering Pines CBRF.  She was born May 2, 1928, in Milwaukee to Harry and Pearl Berg.  On June 30, 1951, she married Paul Patzlaff in Milwaukee, he preceded her in death on August 31, 1993. Avalon and her husband lived in Milwaukee for a […]