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  • One Third of Kewaunee County Still Has Tainted Water

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    Tangled webs of bureaucracy are apparently the only thing keeping a third of Kewaunee County residents from having clean drinking water. Well, that and the “massive regulatory failure” that has polluted the county’s waters, a situation first pointed out by Administrative Law Judge Jeffrey Boldt in November 2014, and very recently reiterated in an audit […]

  • City of Kewaunee Selling Surplus Docks

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    The City of Kewaunee is selling 16 surplus docks. They are approximately 17’ long by 3’ wide. The docks have not been used in several years and are being sold in “as-is” condition. Minimum bid is $50 per dock. Bid forms are available at cityofkewaunee.org and must include the price to be paid per dock and […]

  • Municipal Meetings: Jul 1 – 8

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    DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Common Council meets at noon on July 5. The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board meets at 4 pm on July 7. Town of Gibraltar: The town board meets at 7 pm on July 6. Town of Liberty Grove: The town board meets at 7 pm on July 6. […]

  • Obituary: Harry J. Chaudoir

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    Harry J. Chaudoir, 89, of Rosiere, died June 25, 2016 at Allouez Parkside Village in Green Bay. He was born February 25, 1927, to Harry Sr. and Hazel (Englebert). He married Helen Delorit on May 29, 1947. Harry served his country from 1945 to 1947 in the 78th Infantry Division at the end of World […]

  • Cheese Insider: National Dairy Month

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      June, National Dairy Month, is celebrated by dairymen across the United States. National Dairy Month was established in 1937 by a group of chain stores to promote consuming milk and dairy products. The original theme was “Keep Youthful – Drink Milk.” The National Dairy Council took over this effort in 1939 and made it […]

  • Municipal News: June 24 – July 1

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    DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee meets at 4 pm on June 28. County of Door: The county board meets at 9 am on June 28. The Board of Adjustment meets at 6:30 pm on June 28. The Communications Advisory Technical Subcommittee Committee meets at 9 am on June 29. […]

  • Kewaunee Groundwater Workgroup Meeting Scheduled

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    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have called a meeting to share final recommendations from the five workgroups that have been meeting to address groundwater contamination in Kewaunee County. The final report will include short- and long-term recommendations for protecting groundwater in Kewaunee, Door and Brown counties, as well […]

  • Kewaunee County Municipal News: June 17 – 24

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    City of Algoma: The Library Board meets at 4 pm on June 20. The Community Development Committee meets at 6 pm on June 20. The Marina Committee meets at 5 pm on June 21. The Medical Center Board meets at 4:30 pm on June 22. The Cemetery Committee meets at 9 am on June 23. […]

  • Report: DNR Has Failed to Protect Water

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    A recently released report from the Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) confirmed what many have been saying for some time – the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is incapable of meeting its statutorily required wastewater permitting and enforcement duties. The report found the DNR did not follow through with 94.1 percent of violations from 2005 to […]

  • Kewaunee County Municipal News: June 10 – 17

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    City of Algoma: The Tourism/Promotion Committee meets at 1:30 pm on June 14. The Utility Committee meets at 5 pm on June 15. The Finance/Personnel Committee meets at 8:30 am on June 16. City of Kewaunee: The Finance Committee meets at 6 pm on June 13. The Common Council meets at 7 pm on June […]

  • Kewaunee County Municipal Meetings: June 3 -10

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    City of Algoma: The common council meets at 6 pm on June 6. County of Kewaunee: The Finance Committee meets at 8 am on June 8. The Groundwater Task Force meets at 1 pm on June 8. The Highway Committee meets at 8:45 am on June 9.

  • Kewaunee County Municipal News: May 27 – June 3

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    City of Algoma: The Public Works Committee meets at 4 pm on May 31. The Marina Committee meets at 5:30 pm on May 31. County of Kewaunee: The Extension & Zoning Committee meets at 3 pm on June 1.

  • Sturgeon Bay Motorcyclist Killed in Accident

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    On Sunday, May 22, at 9:03 pm, the Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department, along with Luxemburg Fire, Rescue and First Responders, were dispatched to a motorcycle accident with injuries on County AB and Thiry Daems Road in the Township of Red River. William D. Lindal, 25, of Sturgeon Bay was transported to Aurora BayCare Medical Center […]

  • Kewaunee County Municipal News: May 20 – 27

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    City of Algoma: The Protection of Persons & Property Committee meets at 4 pm on May 23. The Parks & Recreation Committee meets at 5:15 pm on May 23. The Board of Appeals meets at 6 pm on May 24. The board of Review meets at 10 am on May 25. The Medical Center Board […]

  • Public Comments Sought on Great Lakes Beach Listings

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    Public comments and feedback are needed to help the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources complete its annual listing of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior beaches. Following significant water level changes in 2014, DNR intensified its annual review of Great Lakes beaches and updated the listing. DNR is now encouraging feedback on the latest list, which […]

  • Algoma’s Crescent Beach Presentation May 18

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    City of Algoma: The library board meets at 4 pm on May 16. The Community Development Committee meets at 6 pm on May 16. The Utility Commission meets at 5 pm on May 18. The Finance/Personnel Committee meets at 8:30 am on May 19. Do you have questions about Algoma’s Crescent Beach? Please plan to […]

  • Commentary: DNR Putting Science to Work in Kewaunee County Issues

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    by Cathy Stepp, DNR Secretary The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has been working for more than a year with multiple stakeholder groups to address water quality issues in and around Kewaunee County. That work is not over but based on our discussions so far, we have been able to take action on several fronts. […]

  • Salmonella, Rotavirus Found in 11 Kewaunee Wells

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    As part of a DNR-funded study, test results reported May 2 show the presence of salmonella and/or rotavirus in 11 private Kewaunee County wells. Early indications from the researchers suggest the rotavirus may be bovine, however additional analysis is needed to confirm. Property owners have been notified of the findings. No illnesses have been reported […]

  • Nature Boy: The Wonder of Roy Lukes

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    Roy Lukes has made immeasurable contributions to all those who love the Door Peninsula. Here’s a look at the life of the man behind the byline.

  • Kewaunee County Municipal News: May 6 – 13

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    City of Algoma: The Tourism/Promotion Committee meets at 1:30 pm on May 10. Open book will be held at city hall from 4 to 6 pm on May 11. City of Kewaunee: The Finance Committee meets at 6 pm on May 9, followed by the common council at 7 pm. County of Kewaunee: The next […]