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  • County League Baseball: Bays Pull Even With Ports

    The Sister Bay Bays notched two wins this weekend to pull even with the West Jacksonport Ports in Door County League Baseball. On Friday the Bays topped Institute in a makeup game, then traveled to Washington Island and beat the Islanders 2 – 0 on Sunday, creating a tie for first. The Bays take on […]

  • County League Results: Institute Notches First Victory

    Institute claimed its first win of the season when it topped Baileys Harbor 7 – 3 July 16 in Door County League baseball play. Sister Bay beat Kolberg to put some distance at the top of the standings. July 16 Results Baileys Harbor 3, Institute 7 West Jacksonport 3, Egg Harbor 2 Kolberg 2, Sister […]

  • VIDEO: Door County Bookmobile Could Get New Life

    For decades, the Door County Bookmobile connected local residents and adults to the world outside the county. The Egg Harbor Historical Society purchased the bookmobile from local historian John Enigl with hopes of restoring it into a new Door County Historymobile. The bookmobile needs a new engine, transmission and gas tank, but the historical society […]

  • County League Results: Ports Hold On To First

    In a week when only one game went the full nine innings as rain shortened the other three contests, West Jacksonport held on to first place in the Door County League by blanking Maplewood. July 9 Results Maplewood 0, West Jacksonport 9 Institute 3, Kolberg 8 Egg Harbor 5, Washington Island 10 Sister Bay 6, […]

  • County League Baseball: Egg Harbor Hands Sister Bay First Loss

      Egg Harbor took down the last unbeaten team in the Door County League Sunday, tightening the race at the top of the standings. July 2 Results Maplewood 1, at Institute 0 Sister Bay 5, Egg Harbor 6 Kolberg 4, Washington Island 11 West Jacksonport 8, at Baileys Harbor 2 July 9 Schedule All games […]

  • Door County League: Rain Postpones Two Games

    Half of the Door County League baseball schedule was postponed Sunday as rain continues to impact field conditions. Sister Bay’s game at Institute and Baileys Harbor’s game at Kolberg were both postponed. In Sunday’s action West Jacksonport beat Washington Island to stay within a game of Sister Bay, and Egg Harbor topped Maplewood. June 25 […]

  • County League Baseball: Sister Bay Rolls to 5 – 0 Start

      Egg Harbor moved back over .500 with a win over Institute, keeping within striking distance of first place Sister Bay. The Bays remain unbeaten after shutting out Maplewood 3 – 0. Washington Island climbed back to even on the season by topping Baileys Harbor 4 – 1. In Kolberg, wet field conditions resulted in […]

  • County League Baseball: Sister Bay Alone in First

    Sister Bay moved back into a familiar perch at the top of the Door County League baseball standings Sunday. The Bays knocked off previously unbeaten West Jacksonport in dramatic fashion, 6 – 3. Sister Bay scored three runs in the top of the 10th inning. In other games, Washington Island topped Institute and Kolberg beat […]

  • West Jacksonport Moves to 4-0 in County League

    West Jacksonport piled up runs against Institute in a Friday night contest, while Sister Bay topped Washington Island to remain unbeaten in the Door County League’s fourth week of play. Standings West Jacksonport 4-0 Sister Bay 3-0 Kolberg 2-1 Egg Harbor 2-2 Maplewood 2-2 Washington Island 1-3 Baileys Harbor 1-3 Institute 0-4 Results June 2 […]

  • Our Reps: Gov. Walker Visits Sevastopol Schools to Discuss K-12 Budget Proposal

    Governor Scott Walker Gov. Walker traveled to Institute on May 30 to discuss the historic K-12 and rural school investments included in his biennial budget proposal with Sevastopol School District students, teachers and staff. The governor’s proposal lifts K-12 investment to $11.5 billion over two years, an all-time high and includes $649 million in new […]

  • Baileys Harbor Ends 17-game County League Losing Streak

    The streak is over for Baileys Harbor in the Door County League. The embattled A’s finally notched a win Sunday, ending a 17-game losing streak by beating Institute 9 – 1. A battle of top contenders Sister Bay and Kolberg was postponed due to wet field conditions in Kolberg, but three league games were played, […]

  • 3 Remain Unbeaten in Door County League Play

    Sister Bay, West Jacksonport, and Kolberg remain unbeaten through two weeks of play in the Door County League. Standings May 21, 2017 Kolberg 2-0 Sister Bay 2-0 West Jacksonport 2-0 Maplewood 1-1 Egg Harbor 1-1 Baileys Harbor 0-2 Institute 0-2 Washington Island 0-2 Results   May 21 Kolberg 6, Institute 2 West Jacksonport 8, Maplewood […]

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    2017 Door County Runs and Rides

    We’ve made your planning easy with this guide to getting active with 2017 Door County runs and rides to check out. If you want plan to take on many runs, consider signing up for the Run the Door race series. Door County has become a hotbed for silent sports competition and experiences. Whether you want […]

  • Jerry Kobishop to Host Halloween Event at Institute Saloon

    Jerry Kobishop is hosting a Halloween event on Oct. 28 at Institute Saloon & Dance Hall. The dance will begin at 7 pm, and “ghosts and all scary creatures” are invited on their best behavior. The hall will be decorated for the occasion and would appreciate anyone who would like to help or set up. […]

  • Obituary: Lucile Mae Zelhofer

    Lucile Mae Zelhofer, 83, of Sturgeon Bay, died on Sept. 6, 2016 at Scandia Village Nursing Home.  She was born July 28, 1933, in Michigan to Harry and Ruth (Halverson) Warren.  She married Willard John Zelhofer at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Institute.  He preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 1987. During her […]

  • Obituary: William L. Cisewski

    William L. Cisewski, 85, of Institute, died Thursday afternoon, August 25, 2016 at his home. He was born June 1, 1931, in Winona, MN, the son of Joseph and Nora (Herbert) Cisewski. Bill attended high school in Winona, and after graduating in 1949, he enlisted with the United States Marines and served during the Korean […]

  • Aug. 24: National Weather Service Issues Beach Hazard Statement

    The National Weather Service’s Green Bay office has issued a beach hazard statement until 10pm today, Aug. 24. The office is warning of high wave action, strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions at beaches of Door County, including Rock Island State Beach, Baileys Harbor beaches and Whitefish Dunes beach. In Kewaunee County: Crescent Beach and […]

  • Door County League Baseball: Aug. 14 Results

    Door County League Baseball   Final Regular Season Standings As of Aug. 14 Egg Harbor 12-2 Sister Bay 12-2 Kolberg 10-4 Maplewood 6-8 Washington Island 6-8 West Jacksonport 6-8 Institute 4-10 Baileys Harbor 0-14   Results Aug. 14 Sister Bay 6, Institute 0 Baileys Harbor 0, Kolberg 13 Sister Bay 4, Kolberg 0   Schedule […]

  • Door County League Baseball: Aug. 7, 2016

    Standings As of Aug. 7 Egg Harbor 12-2 Sister Bay 10-2 Kolberg 9-3 Maplewood 6-8 Washington Island 6-8 West Jacksonport 6-8 Institute 4-9 Baileys Harbor 0-13   Results Aug. 5 Egg Harbor 9, Institute 3 Aug. 7 West Jacksonport 1, Kolberg 4 Maplewood 1, Sister Bay 2 Washington Island 8, Baileys Harbor 0   Schedule […]

  • Obituary: Wenzel R. Sternard

    Wenzel R. Sternard, 75, of Sturgeon Bay passed away at Bellin Hospital on August 5, 2016. He was born August 21, 1940 in a little white house in Whitefish Bay right outside of Valmy to Richard and Mable (Wilke) Sternard.  On March 26, 1960 he married Ellie Konrad at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Valmy. […]