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  • Gibraltar Hopes to Preserve Beach Bathhouse

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    The preservation of an old building on the expanded Fish Creek Beach property was the primary focus of the Gibraltar Town Board meeting May 5. The town hopes to repurpose the building as bathrooms when it expands the public beach. “That building that we’re looking at is an historic building, it’s been here since about […]

  • Behind the Miller’s Salon of Door County High School Art

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    The Miller Art Museum once again gives the community a glimpse into the inner workings of local art classrooms with the opening of the 43rd Annual Salon of Door County High School Art. A highlight of the Miller’s exhibition calendar, the Salon opened April 22 and highlights the work of 107 students from the county’s […]

  • Gibraltar Students Present ‘The Addams Family’ Musical April 28-30

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    Door County has seen its share of celebrities through the years, but the family that will appear at the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) this Friday, Saturday and Sunday has been nationally famous since the 1930s and internationally loved since the mid-’60s. You’ll know immediately who the multi-generation family is when you see the names of […]

  • Users Concerned by Loss of Programming, Maintenance at State Parks

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    As Wisconsin’s state parks system transitions to life without state tax support, park enthusiasts are increasingly concerned about diminishing services, educational programming, and safety, even as user fees rise. Users, volunteers, partners, and former Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff said the effects from years of funding cuts, staff shortages, and maintenance neglect have accelerated […]

  • Nolen Saw State Parks as Way to Refresh, Renew Tired People

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    For an Easterner, John Nolen left a very big mark on Wisconsin. In addition to being the official landscape architect of the City of Madison, where a major thoroughfare is named for him, Nolen was asked to help the State of Wisconsin define, justify and designate a state park system. Nolen began his landscape architect […]

  • Gibraltar Elementary Receives Title I School of Recognition

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    Gibraltar Elementary School is among 178 schools and districts in the state to be recognized as a Wisconsin Title I School of Recognition, an honor that recognizes success in educating students from low-income families. “These schools stand out for their efforts to educate our kids,” said State Superintendent Tony Evers. “They are staffed by dedicated […]

  • Much of State Parks Built by 1930s Federal Work Program

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    Almost 75 years after the enormous labor of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) finished, their efforts still provide the base of some of Wisconsin’s most cherished attractions. Peninsula State Park was just 23 years old in 1933, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the CCC as one of the first New Deal programs. As the […]

  • Door County Local Producers

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    Looking for local food in Door County? Find resources for local produce, meats, cheese, canned goods, and much more in our updated guide. What Makes A Local Producer? We’ve refined our criteria and broken the Door County Local Producers list into separate segments.We hope you find that this new list makes more sense, is easier […]

  • Restoring Fish Creek’s Watershed

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    At the opening of a special Gibraltar Plan Commission meeting on April 10 to discuss the Fish Creek watershed, one thing was clear: the creek just isn’t what it used to be. Residents recalled decades ago when the creek was teeming with spawning fish and a strong current while others expressed disappointment that few people […]

  • Door County April 4 Election Results

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    DOOR COUNTY   State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers (I): 5,174 (75.17%) Lowell E. Holtz: 1,696 (24.64%)   Justice of the Supreme Court Annette Ziegler: 5,078 (98.97%) Write-in: 53   Door County Circuit Court Judge Branch 2 David L. Weber: 5,426 (99.12%) Write-in: 48     CITY OF STURGEON BAY Common Council District 1 […]

  • House, Sitte Lead Gibraltar Track and Field

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    Gibraltar Boys Track & Field competed indoors on Thursday, March 23, at Manitowoc Lincoln’s Earl Herbert Invite. Gibraltar’s top finisher was Caleb House who finished fourth place in the 1600-meter run with a time of 4:54.2. Gibraltar Girls Track & Field competed indoors on Friday, March 24, at Manitowoc Lincoln’s Pam Kjono Invite. Gibraltar’s top […]

  • Letter to the Editor: Transparent to Who?

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    My friend Bruce Hill beat me to the punch in last week’s letters to the editor. This is a statement that I read at the last Gibraltar Board meeting: I’m wondering what the terms of the room tax commissioners are? I don’t ever recall having “re-appointments” since it started. As with our other appointed commissioners […]

  • Community Keeps Pressure on Gibraltar School Board

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    At the Feb. 27 Gibraltar School Board meeting, community members kept up the pressure the school board has felt the past few meetings. While the board did discuss staff morale and a past survey, some parents are still dissatisfied with the results. During the opening public comment section, board president Mark Weborg strayed from the […]

  • Fish Creek Begins Work on New Beach

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    After Town of Gibraltar board members walked through the newly expanded beach property on Feb. 22, they met to discuss plans for the lot. While the board hopes to have the property open to the public by the summer, managing zoning changes and working with the Department of Transportation (DOT) on highway resurfacing plans has complicated […]

  • Aldo Leopold Weekend, Jay Whitney & More Weekend Plans

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    Things are warming up on the Door Peninsula! Celebrate the first weekend of March with thought-provoking exhibitions of art, boundary-stretching music and a weekend-long celebration of the great environmentalist Aldo Leopold. Friday, March 3 Eating Animals at James May James May Gallery hosts the opening reception of its newest exhibition featuring works by Camille Iemmolo […]

  • Gibraltar Girls Basketball Fundraiser Feb. 26

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    “A Thanksgiving Dinner Fundraiser” is being held to support the Gibraltar Vikings Girls Basketball program from 3 to 6 pm Sunday, Feb. 26, at Alexander’s, Fish Creek. Dinner includes turkey and all the Thanksgiving dinner fixings. The cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 6 to 11, and children 5 and below are […]

  • Gibraltar Suspensions Renew Transparency Concerns

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    The suspension of several Gibraltar High School students in January sparked questions from the community that the Gibraltar school board was still unable to answer after two regularly scheduled board meetings. Claiming student confidentiality, residents and parents called out the administration for the lack of acknowledgement of the suspensions and a subsequent protest by students. […]

  • Municipal News: Feb. 10-17, 2017

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    DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee meets at 4 pm on Feb. 14. County of Door: The Highway Committee meets at 10 am on Feb. 13. The EMS Committee meets at noon on Feb. 13. The Board of Health meets at 4 pm on Feb. 13. The Human Services Board […]

  • Winter Fest, Pond Hockey & More Weekend Plans

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    Celebrate the very best of winter in Door County with your pick of festivals this weekend! Whether you prefer hanging out on the ice watching hockey or taking part in a quirky competition, there is somewhere for you to enjoy the cold weather on the peninsula. Friday, February 3 Friday Night Jazz Door County Brewing […]

  • Municipal News: Jan. 30 – Feb. 2, 2017

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    DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee meets at 4 pm on Jan. 31. County of Door: The Risk Management & Insurance Committee meets at 2 pm on Jan. 31. The Property Committee meets at 9 am on Feb. 1. The Resource Planning Committee meets at 2 pm on Feb. 2. […]