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  • Kewaunee County Recommends Early Voting Registration

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    Kewaunee County is asking that eligible voters be registered with photo identification in hand, before heading to the polls to cast their ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, as high turnout is expected with the presidential race. Kewaunee County Clerk Jamie Annoye reports that at least seven percent of the eligible voters in Kewaunee […]

  • Obituary: Joan Marie Delorit

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    Joan Marie Delorit, 79, formerly of Brussels, died Oct. 24, 2016, at Ministry Door County Medical Center-Skilled Nursing Facility.  She was born Jan. 17, 1937, in Kewaunee County to Gilbert and Irene (Blahnik) Finendale.  Joan farmed in the Forestville area and owned and operated Delorit Sales and Service for many years. She enjoyed playing Bingo with […]

  • Kinnard Farms Awards Three Excellence in Agriculture Scholarships

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    Kinnard Farms awarded three Excellence in Agriculture Scholarships of $1,500 each to 2016 graduating high school seniors from Kewaunee, Algoma and Luxemburg-Casco. The Kinnard Farms Scholarship recognizes students interested in pursuing a career related to agriculture. The recipients of the 2016 scholarships are Abigail Joski of Kewaunee, Carmen Haack of Algoma, and Emily Gilson of […]

  • Letter to the Editor: A Sheriff for Kitchens

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      I have had the honor of serving my community for better part of my adult life. I have worked alongside many appointed and elected officials in various capacities and numerous initiatives. Every now and then a special person enters into my life and brings a new level of enthusiasm and professionalism in their style […]

  • Kewaunee to Discuss County E Bridge Replacement

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    Kewaunee County is announcing a public information meeting to discuss the proposed replacement of the bridge on County E over the recreational trail. The project is located about one mile north of the City of Kewaunee. The recreational trail is part of the Ahnapee State Trail and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The meeting […]

  • Municipal Meetings: Oct. 14 – 21

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    DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Parking & Traffic Committee meets at 3:30 pm on Oct. 17. The Common Council meets at noon on Oct. 18. The Plan Commission meets at 7 am on Oct. 19. Town of Egg Harbor: The town board meets at 7 pm on Oct. 17. Town of Forestville: The […]

  • Time, Memory & Longing at James May Gallery

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    The James May Gallery highlights the intersect of time and memory with its October exhibit, featuring the work of ceramicist Jill Birschbach and oil painter Kendra Bulgrin. Birschbach is an Illinois artist who explores the passage of time – and the sense of loss that often accompanies it – by combining her passion for ceramics […]

  • Municipal Meetings: Oct. 7 – 14

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    DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee meets at 4 pm on Oct. 11. The Community Protection & Services Committee meets at 4 pm on Oct. 13. County of Door: The Human Services Board meets at 8:30 am on Oct. 11. A special Administrative Committee meeting will be held at 9 […]

  • Two-Vehicle Accident in Lincoln

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    On Oct. 4 at approximately 6:44 pm deputies of the Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on County C at Hawk Road in the township of Lincoln. The accident involved a farm implement pulling a self-unloading wagon that was traveling southbound on County C, attempting to turn east on Hawk Road. The […]

  • Local Artists Accepted into Water’s Edge Artists’ Juried Show

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    The Rahr-West Art Museum in Manitowoc will host the Water’s Edge Artists (WEA) annual juried exhibit, The Art of Preservation, Oct. 2 – 30. A reception and awards ceremony for best paintings in various categories is set for Oct. 7, 5-7 pm. The public is welcome to attend the reception; admission is free. WEA’s “painters […]

  • DNR Announces Open House for Chinook Run

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    Recent rains have pushed stream flows well above long-term averages in major Lake Michigan tributaries, including the Kewaunee River in Kewaunee County, prompting anticipation for this year’s Chinook salmon run. As the mature salmon begin their final journey up the Kewaunee rivers and Strawberry Creek in Door County, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fisheries staff […]

  • Municipal Meetings: Sept. 23 – 30

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    DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee meets at 4 pm on Sept. 27. The Cable Advisory Council meets at 4:30 pm on Sept. 28. The Parks and Recreation Committee meets at 7 pm on Sept. 28. County of Door: The Board of Adjustment meets at 6:30 pm on Sept. 27. […]

  • Kewaunee County Recognized by Wisconsin Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Program

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    Kewaunee County is being recognized by the Wisconsin Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (DEC) for developing a DEC program that helps children who have been exposed to illegal drugs and/or may be at risk for abuse and neglect. The Wisconsin Alliance for Drug Endangered Children defines a DEC program as an organized effort that responds […]

  • Autumnfest, Election Theater & More Weekend Plans

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    It’s the first weekend of autumn in Door County! Head to one of this weekend’s fall festivals, prep your cold-weather reading lists, or help Door Community Auditorium celebrate its first major anniversary. Friday, September 23 DCA’s Silver Anniversary Twenty-five years ago, the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek opened its doors. In the years since, […]

  • Municipal Meetings: Sept. 16 – 23

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    DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Parking & Traffic Committee meets at 3:30 pm on Sept. 19. The common council meets at noon on Sept. 20. The Plan Commission meets at 7 am on Sept. 21. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board meets at 3:30 pm on Sept. 22. County of Door: The Risk […]

  • Letter to the Editor: Kewaunee Citizens, Thanks for Your Continued Fight

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    Now that things have started to move concerning Kewaunee County’s water contamination, there are many standing up to take recognition for their part in addressing the health and water crisis here. It is important that people realize that many of the changes to address the contamination in our region of northeast Wisconsin have come about […]

  • “The 39 Steps,” Door County Century & More Weekend Plans

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    This weekend, take some time to celebrate the upcoming fall season. Get lost in a corn maze, squish some grapes, or bike across the county.   Friday, Sept. 9 Art/Speaks Come to write and to share work. This writing lab is for those interested in writing in response to art. 11:30 am – 1 pm. […]

  • Municipal Meetings: Sept. 2 – 9

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    City of Sturgeon Bay: The common council meets at noon on Sept. 6. The Community Services & Protection Committee meets at 4:30 pm on Sept. 8. County of Door: The Finance Committee meets at 8:30 am on Sept. 6. The Airport & Parks Committee meets at 8:30 am on Sept. 7. The Ag & Extension […]

  • Upcoming Blood Drives in Luxemburg, Algoma and Sister Bay

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    The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients throughout the summer. Upcoming blood drives will be held Sept. 12, 1-6 pm, a St. John Lutheran Church in Luxemburg; Sept. 13, 1-6 pm, at the Algoma Youth Club in Algoma; and Sept. 15, 11 am […]

  • Obituary: Robert ‘Scoop’ J. Schlise

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    Robert “Scoop” J. Schlise, 77, of Algoma, died Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Atrium Post-Acute Care in Kewaunee. Scoop was born March 11, 1939 in Algoma, the son of the late, Lawrence and Theresa (Schmelzer) Schlise. He graduated from Algoma High School. He and his wife, Janice, owned and operated Schlise Meat Market in Forestville for […]