Area: Sturgeon Bay
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Yesteryear Program Details Historical Significance of Aprons
The Door County Historical Society will host its yesteryear programming “Aprons: They’re Not Just For Men Anymore” with Virginia Feld Johnson July 29 at 2 pm in the one-room Vignes School at the Heritage Village at Big Creek. Guests are encouraged to bring their aprons to show and tell about their history. Johnson said her […]
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“Candide” Comes to TAP July 27 – Sept. 2
Candide is now on stage at Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) in Sturgeon Bay now through Sept. 2. The play is directed by James Valcq with musical direction by Adam Baus. Featuring a splendid score by Leonard Bernstein, Candide is a witty and wacky satire of an operetta. Based […]
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Sturgeon Bay Maritime Museum, Yacht Club Offer Reduced Rates
Maritime enthusiasts can now celebrate our maritime heritage with two great Door County maritime institutions. The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) and the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club (SBYC) have partnered to offer reduced rates to new members with dual memberships in 2017. Current SBYC members can join DCMM for a special rate and enjoy all […]
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This week’s Door County Humane Society (DCHS) featured pet is six-year-old black lab mix Marley. Marley came to DCHS as a surrender because her family had a change in living situation. Marley has a solid black coat with big warm eyes. She tips the scales at a healthy 70 pounds. At the shelter, Marley is […]
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Waterfront Redevelopment Authority Rejects West Waterfront Settlement Agreement
In a move that could result in a lengthy legal battle, Sturgeon Bay’s Waterfront Redevelopment Authority (WRA) rejected the settlement agreement reached between the city’s ad hoc settlement committee and the Friends of Sturgeon Bay Public Waterfront. The City of Sturgeon Bay released a statement Thursday evening. “The WRA learned, through its attorneys in the […]
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Madeleine Flora Wolf, 89, of Sturgeon Bay, died July 23, 2017, at Algoma Long-Term Care Unit. She was born July 30, 1927, in Green Bay to Gabriel and Emilie (DeBauche) Schirk. Madeleine graduated from East High School in Green Bay. On June 21, 1947, she married Carl H. Kurowski in Green Bay, he preceded her […]
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Obituary: Harold Fredrick Lindhorst
Harold Fredrick Lindhorst, of Sturgeon Bay, beloved husband of Mary (Tordt) Lindhorst died July 22, 2017. He was born December 6, 1932, in Wolsey, S.D. to Frederick and Fernanda (Lenz) Lindhorst. He graduated from Wolsey High School and attended Lutheran Teacher’s College in Seward, N.D. graduating in 1961, with a B.A. in Elementary School Education. […]
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Donald J. Copiskey, 78, of Sturgeon Bay, died July 20, 2017 at Sturgeon Bay Health Services (formerly Golden Living Center-Dorchester) in the presence of his family and caregiver. He was born Nov. 13, 1938 in Juddville, the son of Chester Edwin Copiskey and Gladys Lucille (Oberer) Copiskey. Don grew up on the family farm on […]
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Obituary: Leroy C. Messersmith
Leroy C. Messersmith, age 64, died July 20, 2017. He was born an identical twin on April 21, 1953 to Irvin and Velda (Schwark) Messersmith in Escanaba, Michigan. Living on a dairy farm in the UP, he learned to work hard and squeeze in playing hard. In 1973, he married his high school sweetheart, Nancy […]
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Obituary: Kenneth Ralph Carson, Jr.
Kenneth Ralph Carson, Jr., 60, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at home, July 14, 2017. He had been battling recent health issues. He came to Wisconsin and eventually enrolled in courses through Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC). Kenny was employed with Bay Shipbuilding Co. in Sturgeon Bay as a journeyman boilermaker and top journeyman/certified welder. […]
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Sammie Kinnard and Ryan Fredericks, Brussels, are parents of a son born on July 19, 2017, at Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Colleen and Richard Kinnard, Brussels. Paternal grandparents are Sharon Arther, San Antonio, Texas, Jerry Fredericks, Crystal Falls, Mich. Megan and Anthony Recupero, Sturgeon Bay, are parents of a son […]
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St. Joseph Parish Picnic Features Modern Day Drifters
The St. Joseph Parish Picnic takes place Aug. 12, 4 – 9 pm, at Martin Park in Sturgeon Bay. Catholic mass starts at 4 pm. There will also be food, drinks, a bake sale, bounce house, raffle and music by the Modern Day Drifters from 5 to 9 pm. For more information call 920.743.2062.
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Adopt A Soldier Fundraiser Includes Breakfast, Music and Silent Auction
Concerts by Wisconsin favorites Copper Box and Last Man Standing, an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, numerous silent auction items, and lunch on the grill are just some of the features of this year’s Adopt A Soldier-Door County fundraiser in Martin Park, Aug. 6. Events start at 7 am with breakfast at the Sturgeon Bay Fire Department […]
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Community Invited to Mariner Awards Dinner Aug. 7
The public is cordially invited to join the Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club and the Sturgeon Bay Coast Guard Committee in honoring all nominees for the Mariner Award and the Sturgeon Bay area Coast Guard Person of the Year. The award presentation dinner takes place Aug. 7 at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht […]
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NWTC Wins Education Innovation Award for Student Success
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) is excited to announce the college has been named the winner of the Hobson’s Education Advances Award for Student Success. NWTC is sharing the nod with Morgan State University in Baltimore. The award recognizes colleges for innovative approaches to helping students succeed. NWTC uses the Starfish early alert system to […]
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Sturgeon Bay Lion Rob Herland Awarded Melvin Jones Fellowship
The Sturgeon Bay Lions Club recently awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship award to Lion Rob Herland. Herland is most active in the club and his community. The award is the highest form of recognition and embodies humanitarian ideas consistent with the nature and purpose of Lionism. Pictured with Lion Herland and the award are Lions […]
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Door County Room Tax Revenue Up 2.8 Percent Through May
Room tax dollars continue to increase in Door County, with Sister Bay bringing in the greatest increase over 2016 collections through May. A report released by the Door County Tourism Zone Commission shows a 2.8 percent increase in room tax dollars collected from lodging operators, but it also shows a slow month of May and […]
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Parallel 44’s 2016 Frozen Tundra White Wins Award in International Competition
Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery in Kewaunee garnered the distinction of having one of the top 40 wines of the world last month. Its 2016 Frozen Tundra White was awarded a Chairman’s Trophy in New York at the 8th Ultimate Wine Challenge, the world’s platinum standard for wine competitions. Frozen Tundra White received a score […]
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Burning Cow Music Festival, Semi-Pro Football & More Weekend Plans
The arts and entertainment in Door County continue with more offerings to the public as we wrap up July. From music festivals to new theater productions, and even a little semi-pro football, there are more than enough events to keep the whole crowd entertained. Sneak up for a getaway to enjoy the sunshine and all […]