Area: Sturgeon Bay
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“When I was a boy in Scotland I was fond of everything that was wild, and all my life I’ve been growing fonder and fonder of wild places and wild creatures.” – John Muir, The Story of My Boyhood and Youth The great naturalist John Muir devoted much of his time to the preservation of […]
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Sturgeon Bay School Board Seeking Candidates
Candidates interested in interviewing with the School District of Sturgeon Bay Board of Education regarding the vacant board seat previously held by Jacob Schulz should express their interest in writing to Superintendent of Schools Dan Tjernagel no later than 4 pm Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. The Board of Education currently plans to interview each interested […]
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Christ Child Society Gives Thanks
On behalf of the little ones of Door County who are recipients of diapers, clothing, cribs, car seats and blankets, we thank our major donor Ministry Door County Medical Center and the many businesses and organizations who donated to the Christ Child Society fundraiser on August 10, 2016. As a small nonprofit, we are continually […]
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Municipal News: Sturgeon Bay Municipal Spending Report
City of Sturgeon Bay: The Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee meets at 4 pm on Aug. 30. Sturgeon Bay municipal spending: Total operational spending in Wisconsin’s cities and villages with populations of more than 2,000 saw modest increases for a second straight year in 2014, rising 1.8 percent from $841 to $856 per resident, according to […]
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Mary M. Teichtler, 66, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away Tuesday morning, August 23, 2016. She was born April 1, 1950 in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of John and Margaret (Jordan) DeVault. Mary graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1968. She went to work for Emerson Electric until their closing. Mary received her CNA and […]
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Dorothy Erna Dhein, 94, of Sturgeon Bay, formerly of West Allis, passed away Sunday evening, August 21, 2016 at Ministry Door County Medical Center. Arrangements are pending at this time and have been entrusted to Huehns Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Sturgeon Bay, A complete obituary will be available in the near future. Condolences and […]
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Obituary: Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Lois Fonferek
Jacqueline “Jackie” Lois Fonferek, 90, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away Friday afternoon, August 19, 2016 at Anna’s Healthcare CBRF. She was born July 11, 1926 in Green Bay, the daughter of Alvin and Mable (Connelly) Pfeifer. Jackie attended Cathedral School and St. Joseph’s Academy in Green Bay. After graduating in 1944, she worked at the […]
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Obituary: Kathleen Ann Kujanson
Kathleen Ann Kujanson, 62, of Sturgeon Bay, WI, formerly of Bessemer, MI, passed away at her home on August 16, 2016. She was born March 13, 1954 at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, MI, the daughter of Taisto A. Hendrickson and Elizabeth H. (Nowakowski) Hendrickson. Kathy attended St. Sebastian Catholic Church and School in Bessemer […]
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Clarence Cihlar, 88, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Aug. 16, 2016 at Ministry Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born Feb. 11, 1928 in Door County. Clarence was raised by his mother, Mary Cihlar and helped work the family farm in the Town of Clay Banks while attending Lake View School. At the age of […]
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Dale Joseph Pierre, 83, of Sturgeon Bay, died Aug. 15, 2016, in Mt. Carmel West Hospital Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Brussels, Wisconsin on March 6, 1933 the son of Joseph and Odile Pierre. He resided in Wheaton, Illinois from 1960 until retirement in 1994. He then lived in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin until 2014 when […]
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Sturgeon Bay School District Seeks Applicants to Fill School Board Seat
Candidates interested in interviewing with the School District of Sturgeon Bay Board of Education regarding the vacant board seat previously held by Jacob Schulz should express their interest in writing to Superintendent of Schools Dan Tjernagel no later than 4 pm Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. The Board of Education currently plans to interview each interested […]
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EMS/Senior Center Building Project Update on Aug. 31
An update on the EMS/Senior Center Building Project will be held Aug. 31 at 3:30 pm at the Door County Senior Center, 832 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Door County staff and Venture Architects staff will present a public update on the current status of the conversion of the old Highway Shop project. They will […]
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A Rollicking Froth of a Musical: TAP Brings “Madame Sherry” to the Stage
Now that its copyright has expired, the 1910 rollicking froth of a musical Madame Sherry has been given new life by the talented co-artistic director James Valcq at Third Avenue Playhouse. Because the show now resides in the public domain, Valcq had the freedom to take scissors to talky dialog and outdated humor, to add […]
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Would you like to make your home more energy efficient and pollutant free? Have you ever wondered how to make your own cleaners that would contain fewer chemicals? Save money in every room of your house, be more efficient, feel better, and make the environment safer. Join us for this educational workshop and you can […]
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Author to Share ACT/SAT Tips at Book World Signing
On Aug. 27 at 10:30 am, author Kreigh Knerr will hold a book signing and a talk titled “Top ACT & SAT Tutor Shares Secrets” at Book World on Third Avenue in Sturgeon Bay. Join Kreigh and learn how to get inside the mind of a test-maker; he’ll offer tips to dominate as a test-taker. […]
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Sunflower Cottage is Set to Open This Fall
Sunflower Cottage Life Enrichment Program, a service of Sunshine House Inc., is preparing to open doors for business this fall. As announced in April, Sunshine House Inc. has decided to take a service that they are already providing – adult day care – and expand that beyond those with developmental disabilities to include those with […]
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Dick Purinton & Ashley-Starr Clark Honored at Mariner Award Dinner
Sixteen iconic figures in the Door Peninsula’s maritime history and three local Coast Guardsmen were honored at the annual Mariner Award Dinner at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club on Aug. 8. A joint effort by the Door County Maritime Museum and Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, the Mariner Award is presented annually to recognize individuals who […]
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Door County Fair Announces Open Class Exhibitor Winners
Door County Fair winners were recently announced. The following are Open Class Exhibitors from the 2016 Door County Fair in the non-animal categories that received special recognition, in addition to their premium check. Flowers and House Plants: Grand Champion – Wendy Woldt; Champions – Wendy Woldt, Bayla Schauer; Best of Show – Kathy Bretl, Judeen […]
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United Methodist Church Holds “Expedition Norway” for Kids
United Methodist Church to host Cross Culture VBS: Expedition Norway. Community children are invited to embark on “Expedition Norway,” a four-day Vacation Bible School at the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church. The program runs through Thursday, Sept. 1. Boys & Girls Club isn’t running regular programming that week, so SBUMC is offering full-day programming with […]
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Golf League Results: Aug. 14 – 18
ALPINE Alpine Women’s Golf League (Aug. 16) Event – Least Putts: A Flight – Peggy Losee 15; B Flight – Sharon DuJardin 15; C Flight – Marilyn Cushing 15; D Flight – Dolly Emerson 15. Low Score: A Flight – Vivian Metzler 42; B Flight – Sharon DuJardin 48; C Flight – Marilyn Cushing […]