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  • Steve Grutzmacher to Speak about Hjalmar Holand at Historical Society Meeting

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    To celebrate its 90th year, the Door County Historical Society will host a series of monthly Saturday lunch events during the first quarter. The season kicks off with a lunch meeting featuring “Hjalmar Holand – One of Door County’s Most Interesting Men” presented by Steve Grutzmacher. The meeting will be held at Sturgeon Bay Yacht […]

  • Commentary: Industry Differences, Twin Cities’ Uniqueness Explain Economic Divergence of States

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    For much of the 20th century, Wisconsin’s economy outperformed Minnesota’s, but in the last 40 years, the tables turned. Why? Industry differences between the two states and the unusual success of a single cold-weather metro, Minneapolis-St. Paul, are the main reasons, according to “Two State Economies, One Rare Metro,” a new analysis from the Wisconsin […]

  • Deborah Dendler’s “American Woman” Earns Honorable Mention

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    Deborah Dendler, resident sculptor of Fish Creek, is exhibiting her sculpture, “American Woman,” in Light Space & Time Gallery’s All Women exhibition, where it won an Honorable Mention. Dendler says, “‘American Woman’ is about contemporary woman’s struggle with the idolization and enslavement over her appearance. The roses represent the transitory rewards for a woman’s beauty; […]

  • Obituary: Evelyn Ruth Nehlsen

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    Evelyn Ruth Nehlsen was born on August 2, 1928 in Lombard, IL to John Allen and Ethel (Jepsen) Bunch. She passed on peacefully into God’s presence on January 18, 2016 in Sturgeon Bay, WI. She was survived by her husband of 65 years, Walter I. Nehlsen; her brother Charles Bunch (Connie) of CA; children: Marilee […]

  • “Edmund Fitzgerald” Exhibit Open Daily at Maritime Museum

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    The Door County Maritime Museum’s exhibit marking the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald can again be viewed daily at the museum in Sturgeon Bay. The wreck, made famous for the mysterious conditions under which the 729-ft. freighter sank and further elevated in the public’s conscience by Gordon Lightfoot’s hit song, remains […]

  • Sign Up to Be The Match at Gibraltar Student Council/Red Cross Blood Drive

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    The Gibraltar High School Student Council and the Red Cross have collaborated to bring northern Door County another opportunity to save lives at a blood drive and a Be The Match donor registration event. The blood drive will be held in the Door Community Auditorium on Feb. 1, 9 am – 2 pm. An appointment […]

  • Municipal News: Jan. 22 – 29

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    City of Sturgeon Bay: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will hold another roundabout listening session at 5:30 pm on Jan. 25 in the Peninsula Room of the Door County Government Center. Discussions will be with DOT staff, local officials and the public regarding upcoming and long-term road construction projects in Sturgeon Bay and the surrounding […]

  • Letter to the Editor: King of the Jungle or Bad Tarzan?

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    Me Trump – you chump Me build wall you out – you no come in Fear – Hate Me Trump – Me Great!   Pete Thelen Baileys Harbor, Wis.

  • Letter to the Editor: Our Government Deserves Better

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    I’m 66 years old and I’ve been involved in the process of politics and government since I was 17. I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of knowing and working with members of both parties, the saints and the sinners alike. It pains me and relieves me to say that I’m no longer an active participant […]

  • Reps in the News: Jan. 22 – 29

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    Governor Scott Walker The Governor joined faculty, staff, students, lawmakers and community members at UW-Green Bay on Jan. 15 to highlight his college affordability legislative package. This legislation targets ways to make higher education more affordable for Wisconsin’s working families and students. “One of the best things we can do for higher education in our […]

  • Palestinian Vocalist Ali Paris in Concert at Bay View Lutheran Church

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    Bay View Lutheran Church welcomes vocalist and musician Ali Paris to Sturgeon Bay on Feb. 8 at 6:30 pm for an evening concert. Ali Paris is a Palestinian vocalist from Ramallah who accompanies himself on the Arabic 72-string lap harp, the Qanun. His compositions fuse Arabic, Latin and jazz music. Ali was honored with three […]

  • Sevastopol Alum Joins Door County Adventure Center at Program Coordinator

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    Katie Bagnall-Newman has been hired as Door County Adventure Center’s new program coordinator. Bagnall-Newman is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point and she is excited to return to Door County, where she graduated from Sevastopol High School in 2011. Bagnall-Newman has a background in environmental education and brings a new […]

  • DCVB Releases 2016 Door County Official Visitor Guide

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    The Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB), the tourism marketing organization for Door County, recently announced the 2016 Door County Official Visitor Guide is available. The free travel guide features a wide variety of content about visiting and planning a trip to Door County. Helpful travel information can be found throughout the guide with special sections […]

  • Love/Not Love Stories Needed for “Slings and Arrows”

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    Door Shakespeare, in collaboration with Write On, Door County, seeks submissions from writers and storytellers for their second annual Valentine’s storytelling event to take place on Feb. 13 at 4 pm at the Fireside Restaurant in Ellison Bay. Perfect partners or evil exes? Fantastic first dates or dates from hell? Love fulfilled or unrequited. Slings […]

  • Jazz Faculty Returns to Birch Creek for “My Funny Valentine” Concert

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    Birch Creek Music Performance Center in Egg Harbor is pleased to welcome select jazz faculty back to Birch Creek on Feb. 13, 7:30 – 9:30 pm for a special Valentine concert, “My Funny Valentine,” sponsored by Ministry Door County Medical Center. The event will be held in Birch Creek’s Juniper Hall. Following past Club Jazz […]

  • Kurt Searvogel Breaks Cycling Mileage Record

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    Kurt Searvogel recently finished his 365-day bike ride, logging 76,076 in one calendar year to break the 77-year-old world record. Searvogel, staying with relatives in Manitowoc, spent a good portion of the summer riding through Door County on his quest to break the record. “What he’s doing is so beyond comprehension,” said Karl Schroeder of […]

  • Frostbite Sale at Turtle Ridge

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    Celebrate the black and white shades of winter with the black and white film era at Turtle Ridge’s annual Frostbite Party and Sale. The party will be Jan. 29, 4 – 8 pm. Over the years, Turtle Ridge has had lots of different themes: Put on Your High Heels; Mellow Yellow; Chase Away the Winter […]

  • Isadoora Theatre Company Reforms with New Board and Staged Reading

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    Isadoora Theatre Company has been resurrected under the aegis of new board members Edward DiMaio (President), Marcel Bruyere (Vice President), Pamela Johnson (Treasurer), Renée Kujawski (Secretary), and Bill Bauernfeind and Sheila Saperstein, Members-at-Large. The mission of Isadoora Theatre Company is “to celebrate theatre through its basic elements of movement, music, story and thought. Isadoora Theatre […]

  • Letter to the Editor: Don’t Bully Me Into Fear

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    I glance through the obituaries every so often (just to make sure I wasn’t in it). Most of the people I usually don’t know. Some I am familiar with. Anybody I’m close to I already know about. Few directly relate to the causes but old age and its associated maladies appear to be the main […]

  • Pete Oleson Joins Jennifer Schmatz American Family Agency

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    The Jennifer Schmatz American Family Agency is pleased to announce the addition of Pete Oleson as an agency sales rep. Oleson’s roots trace back to Newport and Washington Island and he is happy to be back in Sister Bay. He brings more than 15 years experience in insurance. Stop by and introduce yourself to Oleson […]