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  • Obituary: William Robert Small III

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    William Robert Small III, 71, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Bill was born October 17, 1946 in Hancock, MI, the son of the late William Robert Small Jr. and Ruth Helen (Kotila) Small. He graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1964 before attending Drake University in Des Moines, […]

  • Obituary: Kathleen Bergsland

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    Kathleen Bergsland, 86, of Sturgeon Bay, died at the Skilled Nursing Facility on Dec. 19, 2017.  She was born Aug. 8, 1931 in Sturgeon Bay to William and Mary (Breider) Karas.  On May 13, 1961 she married George Bergsland.  He preceded her in death on Sept. 15, 1966. Kathy was a long-time employee of WDOR […]

  • YMCA Holds Info Sessions about Diabetes Prevention Program

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    The Door County YMCA will host two additional information sessions regarding the Diabetes Prevention Program on Jan. 2 at 10 am and Jan. 4 at 5:15 pm at the Sturgeon Bay Program Center. If you are at risk for Type 2 diabetes, you can make small, measurable changes that can reduce your risk and help […]

  • Hope United Church and UUF Co-sponsor ‘Race’ Mini-series Screening, Discussions

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    Hope United Church of Christ and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County (UUFDC) are co-sponsoring a screening of the three-part PBS mini-series, Race: The Power of an Illusion. Each screening is preceded by a light supper of soup and bread, and will be followed by a thoughtful, civil and honest community dialogue about America’s […]

  • Door Way Gift Shop Proceeds Go to Hospital, Community

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    The Door Way Gift Shop, located just off the main lobby of the Door County Medical Center, is filled with home accessories, jewelry, clothing and much more. The shop is operated by volunteers of the DCMC Auxiliary. All proceeds go back to the hospital and the community. The gift shop is open 8:30 am – […]

  • Doulagivers of Door County Continue Community Discussions Jan. 9

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    Doulagivers of Door County’s discussions about death and dying continue Jan. 9 with “How Can I Ensure the Best End of Life Experience for Myself?” Held from 6 – 7:30 pm at the Sturgeon Bay Library, the group will discuss how to ensure the best end of life experience for ourselves and family. Since this […]

  • Door County Association for Home and Community Education Sponsors Essential Oils Program

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    Door County Association for Home and Community Education (HCE) is sponsoring a program on Essential Oils. The program will be held Jan. 10, 2 – 3 pm in the Peninsula Room of the Government Center at 421 Nebraska St,. Sturgeon Bay. The presenter is Grace Petrina, a Young Living representative who will talk about the […]

  • Door County Public Health Department Holds Cholesterol Screenings Jan. 25

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    The Door County Public Health Department will hold cholesterol screenings Jan. 25. Results include total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, glucose and triglycerides. Fast for 12 hours before the test. The cost is $35. Screenings are by appointment only; call Katie at 920.74.2238 to schedule an appointment.  

  • Friends of Potawatomi State Park Raising Funds for Handicap Accessible Fishing Pier

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    The Friends of Potawatomi State Park have met the $25,000 fundraising match put forth by a generous family. The Friends group is working to raise funds for the construction and installation of a new handicapped accessible fishing pier at the State Park. With the help of this matching gift, the Friends of Potawatomi State Park, […]

  • Door County Economic Development Corporation Offers One-on-One Business Counseling

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    Is your New Year’s resolution to improve, or start, a business? Schedule an appointment for a free, one-on-one business counseling session in Sturgeon Bay with a business counselor from the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Green Bay. Business counseling sessions are available for Jan. 4, 8:30 am – 5 pm. Chuck Brys, business […]

  • Door County Cooperative Members to Receive Stock Retirement Dividends

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    Door County Cooperative began mailing nearly $200,000 to local residents as part of an aggressive stock retirement authorized by the board of directors. Many co-op members will receive a check for five percent of the total stock they have earned in the company. “This stock retirement represents our commitment to provide a strong cash return […]

  • JR Vacation Rentals Add New Locations to Rental Offerings

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    Pam Jorns, owner of JR Vacation Rentals, announced the addition of several new rental locations to their rental pool. Just north of Sturgeon Bay along a private road is Papa’s Bayside, open for guests starting in January 2018. The waterfront home sleeps 16 and is perfect for a large family getaway. With central air, breathtaking […]

  • VIDEO: How Shipbuilding Became Sturgeon Bay’s Defining Industry

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    Shipbuilding has defined Sturgeon Bay for nearly a century. Learn how a small Wisconsin city became an international hub in this new video from Peninsula Filmworks produced for the Door County Visitor Bureau.

  • Sheriff’s Deputy Injured by Accidental Rifle Discharge

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    A Door County Sheriff’s Deputy was injured by shrapnel from a rifle accidentally fired by a Sturgeon Bay police officer at the scene of a westside Sturgeon Bay domestic dispute on Dec. 18. According to Capt. Dan Brinkman of the Sturgeon Bay Police Dept., officers responded to a home shortly after 6 am to find […]

  • County Adopts Phase I of Fairgrounds Park Plan

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    The Door County Board of Supervisors approved the first phase of a plan for John Miles County Park after more than a year of meeting with the public and stakeholders. While it is more of a boundless wish list, the plan will set the course for future park assets the county hopes will drive a […]

  • “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” on Stage at TAP

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    Third Avenue Playhouse presents Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol Dec. 20 – 31. Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol features Alan Kopischke as Jacob Marley. What happens to Ebenezer Scrooge’s mean, sour, pruney old business partner after death? Chained and shackled, Marley is condemned to a hellish eternity. He’s even given his own private tormentor: a malicious little […]

  • Featured Pet: Percy

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    Percy came to the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) this past August during the Washington Island rescue. He’s eight years old and is very sweet, but slightly reserved. Percy has had limited contact with people and takes a while to warm up. He has become comfortable with the DCHS night staff and welcomes snuggles. He […]

  • Join Crossroads for a Holiday Hike

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    Start off the holiday weekend with a nature hike at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. Outdoor time is important in early winter. Join the naturalist Dec. 23 at 10 am for a tour of the multi-use trails (which are open for hiking, snowshoeing and biking throughout the winter) in the Big Creek Preserve. […]

  • Bay Ship Spreads Holiday Spirit with Toys for Kids Program

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    Bikes, skateboards, games and toys covered the lobby of Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay in the days leading up to distribution with the Toys for Kids program, which sends Christmas spirit to nearly 200 families across Door County through the Sturgeon Bay Jaycees. At Bay Ship, what started as office gift-giving became a companywide effort […]

  • Obituary: Janet M. Maclean

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    Janet M. Maclean, 81, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away early Friday morning, December 15, 2017 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born August 3, 1936 in Washburn, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Carl and Mildred (Mattesen) Anderson. On January 10, 1953, Janet married Ronald F. Maclean. Together they […]