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  • Kewaunee County Hosts Hazardous Waste Cleanup April 22

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    Kewaunee County Emergency Management is inviting residents to get rid of unwanted agricultural and household hazardous waste, as well as expired and unused medication for free during their “2017 Clean Sweep” collection. The event runs from 8 am to noon on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, at the Kewaunee County Hillside Highway Shop, E2180 Hwy. […]

  • Ahnapee River Study First Step in Cleanup

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    Representative Joel Kitchens brought two representatives from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to Algoma City Hall on March 20 to explain the proposed study that would be the first step in cleaning up the Ahnapee River. Kitchens hopes to fund a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) study in the Ahnapee and nearby watersheds. “A […]

  • Obituary: Anthony R. ‘Tony’ Carstens

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    Anthony R. “Tony” Carstens, 83, of Sturgeon Bay passed away on March 17, 2017 at Oak Creek Assisted Living, Luxemburg.  He was born September 26, 1933 in Manitowoc to Louis and Olga (Huebner) Carstens.  He served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. On September 10, 1960, he married Angeline “Angie” […]

  • Hall Packed for Marine Sanctuary Presentation

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    Lee Luft was pleased with the “phenomenal turnout” on a snowy Monday, March 13, for a presentation held at Knudson Hall in Algoma on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) plan to designate the waters off certain parts of Lake Michigan as a national marine sanctuary. Luft, a Kewaunee County supervisor, has been leading […]

  • Kewaunee County Dialogue Series Focuses on K-12 Public Education

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    On March 23 at 7 pm, the program “Choices and Challenges: Kewaunee County K-12 Public Education” will be presented at Luxemburg-Casco High School Auditorium. Speakers include Kewaunee County Superintendents: Nick Cochart, Algoma School District; Glenn Schlender, Luxemburg-Casco School District; Karen Treml, Kewaunee School District. This program is part of the Kewaunee County Dialogue Series sponsored […]

  • Kewaunee Winter Park Closes for Season

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    The Kewaunee County Promotion & Recreation Department and Winter Park Association have officially closed Winter Park for skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and snowshoeing until next season. In the nearly two months of being open to the public, Winter Park had welcomed more than 7,000 visitors, including private parties to the hills. Unfortunately, due to the […]

  • Kewaunee Winter Park Closes for the Season

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    It is time to thank everyone who has recently visited Winter Park in Kewaunee as the Kewaunee County Promotion & Recreation Department and Winter Park Association have officially closed the park for skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and snowshoeing until next season. In the nearly two months of being open to the public, Winter Park had […]

  • Kinnard Farms Now Accepting ‘Excellence in Agriculture’ Scholarship Applications

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    Applications for Kinnard Farms’ three 2017 Excellence in Agriculture Scholarships of $1,500 each are now being accepted with a deadline of March 15. The scholarship aims to recognize and reward graduating high school seniors interested in pursuing a career related to agriculture. Emphasis is placed on students’ performance and humanitarian qualities. To be considered for […]

  • Water Quality Presentation in Algoma March 30

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    A presentation by Kewaunee CARES on what has been found by researchers in Kewaunee and Door County water and sediment samples taken from local rivers and waterways will be held at Algoma Elementary School auditorium, 514 Fremont St. The presentation will be held at 6:30 pm on March 30.

  • ZoupArt Raises $6,000 for Bruemmer Park Zoo

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    The bobcats at Bruemmer Park Zoo in Kewaunee are one step closer to having triple the amount of room to roam thanks to more than 500 attendees of last weekend’s 4th Annual ZoupArt fundraiser. This annual event, held at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds, supports the rebuilding of the 80-year-old Bruemmer Park Zoo. For $10 admission, […]

  • Letter to the Editor: Searching for Solutions for Manure Problems

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    Community leaders are searching to uncover solutions to difficult farm problems impacting livelihoods in Kewaunee and Door Counties. I take issue with Representative Joel Kitchens’s blanket statement that letters of opinion do not represent truth, this promotes dissent in a community searching for solutions to difficult problems. To offer praise for his work is not […]

  • Agencies Attempt to Clarify Biogas Project

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    One thing was made abundantly clear at the multi-agency meeting held Feb. 20 in Luxemburg to hear details of the $20 million Focus on Energy biogas RFP (request for proposals) – no one yet knows the scope of such a project or where it will be located. It has for some time been referred to […]

  • Installations Part of Next James May Exhibit

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    James May Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Camille Iemmolo and Lori Larusso. The opening reception is set for March 3, 5:30 – 8 pm. The exhibit will be up from March 2 to April 29. The artists will be in attendance at the opening to answer questions and von Stiehl Winery and Renard’s […]

  • Kewaunee County Looking for Lake Michigan Artwork

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    Kewaunee County is asking local artists to help them showcase the coastal beauty of Kewaunee County on March 13 at a meeting with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officials, regarding a proposed Lake Michigan National Marine Sanctuary. Kewaunee County is requesting to be included in a NOAA preferred plan that focuses on the shorelines […]

  • Tutors Sought for Literacy Partners of Kewaunee County

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    If you could change someone’s life forever by donating one hour of your time a week, would you do it? About 45 residents of Kewaunee County are already serving as one-on-one tutors to adults who are eager to improve their ability to read, write and speak English. You don’t have to be a teacher or […]

  • A Dark Irish Comedy, Taco Soup & More Weekend Plans

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    It’s a weekend for all musical tastes in Door County, whether you prefer Chicago altfolk, the sounds of low brass or rich Brooklyn harmonies. Fill in the gaps with a presentation by an impressive youth author and an afternoon of tasty soups to benefit a great local zoo. Friday, February 24 Witty, Alt-Folk Join Chicago-based […]

  • Informational Kewaunee Digester Meeting Feb. 20

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    Kewaunee County invites the public to attend an informational meeting for locally elected officials with state agencies regarding the proposed Integrated Anaerobic Digester System Program on Monday, Feb. 20, at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds in Luxemburg. Representatives from the Public Service Commission (PSC), Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Agriculture, Trade […]

  • Obituary: David Dean Barta

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    David Dean Barta, 87, of Sturgeon Bay, died Sunday, Feb. 12, at his home.  He was born Aug. 18, 1929 in Kewaunee to Gilbert and Margaret (Selner) Barta. Dave enlisted in the US Airforce on Nov. 16, 1951, and was honorably discharged on Jan. 15, 1955.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #72 […]

  • UW Extension Specialists to Present Special Seminar on Grain Management

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    UW Extension specialists will share their knowledge of grain management in low-margin yields at a special seminar March 6, 1 – 4 pm, at the Kewaunee Highway Department Building, E4280 County Rd F, Kewaunee. Join specialists Shawn Conley, UW Agronomy; Dan Smith, UW NPM; Joe Lauer, UW Agronomy; Damon Smith, UW Plant Pathology; Bryan Jensen, […]

  • 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 […]