Area: Sturgeon Bay
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Dorothy Scott Performs at Door County Fire Company
Proto-folk artist Dorothy Scott takes the stage at the Door County Fire Company for a free concert on July 1 at 8 pm. Scott’s diverse proto-folk might echo such seemingly incompatible artists as Kate Bush, Ani DiFranco, and Richard Thompson, but the New York/Wisconsin-based singer-songwriter wisely chooses to avoid living in those shadows. A musical […]
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Renaissance Faire, Lumberjacks & More Weekend Plans
This busy holiday weekend is chock-full of activities for adventurers of all types. Delve into the county’s geographic past, dance the night away at Fishstock or discover some of the best beers on the peninsula. Curious about Fourth of July firework and parade schedules? Find them here. Friday, July 1 Beer & Burger Trolley Tour […]
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Fourth of July 2016 Parade & Firework Schedules
Please see next week’s issue of the Peninsula Pulse for detailed schedules. Egg Harbor Sunday, July 3 9:30pm – Fireworks Monday, July 4 1:30pm – Independence Day Parade Baileys Harbor Monday, July 4 10am – Parade through downtown Dusk – Fireworks Gills Rock Monday, July 4 Dusk – Fireworks Fish Creek Saturday, July 2 10pm […]
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Featured Pet: Henry the Gray-T
Henry the Gray-T received his unique name due to his handsome gray coat and his regal, distinguished-looking whiskers. This lovely four-year-old feline was surrendered to the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) in May of 2015 because his family was moving away and sadly could not take Henry with. Since then, Henry has spent the past […]
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Municipal News: June 24 – July 1
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. […]
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Staats Family Invites Community to Farm for FFA Dairy Breakfast
Jason Staats can barely drive a tractor in a straight line down a field of hay like his dad can, but his 10-year-old son takes the combine out to the fields at night when Staats is working the night shift as a nurse at the hospital. His wife Nicole often drives down to Chilton or […]
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Sunshine House Expanding Services
Sunshine House held a celebratory sledgehammer party on June 21 in advance of construction work that begins Monday for the agency’s growth into day care for a wide variety of adults. Sunshine House began in 1971 as a way to offer daily activities to eight people with developmental disabilities. Forty-five years later, the Sunshine House […]
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Operation Dry Water Promotes Sober Boating this Weekend
In 2015 the State of Wisconsin had the dubious distinction of having the boater with the highest blood alcohol content (.228) of the 278 boating under the influence citations issued nationally during Operation Dry Water, a weekend when marine patrols are out in large numbers to raise awareness about the dangers of boating under the […]
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Trailer Stolen from Habitat for Humanity
Door County Habitat for Humanity wants its trailer back. Someone stole the cute little mini-house on a trailer that housed safety equipment and the canteen supplies for workers at the organization’s build sites. “It is so distinct that someone would notice it if it were being driven around,” said David Van Dyke, executive director of […]
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Business Counseling Sessions July 7
The Door County Economic Development Corporation and the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Green Bay will offer free, one-on-one business counseling sessions on Thursday, July 7, 8:30 am to 5 pm, for any new or existing business owners in Door County. Chuck Brys, business counselor for the SBDC, will provide advice on business […]
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Sturgeon Bay Cal Ripken Baseball League: June 15 Results
Results June 15 Baylake Bank 6, Bay Ship 1 Pitchers: Charlie Neinas and Chris Lodl combined for 13 Ks. Leading hitters: Jack Peterson – home run, double and single; Austin Farley – 2 singles. For more information about the league, call 920.746.6922 or visit [email protected].
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Letter to the Editor: Recall Petition is Misleading
The Sevastopol School Board recall petition is misleading on two main points. First is the purpose of a recall. The recall petition is clearly a response to the non-extension of an administrative contract. Unfortunately, the recall petition is being used as an expensive tool to punish school board members for making this difficult decision. An […]
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Door County Land Trust Announces 2016 Tours and Hikes
This summer the Door County Land Trust begins its 30th anniversary of land protection successes, kicked off by a series of tours and hikes that offer in-depth education on the unique interplay of the stone, water, flora and fauna of Door County. The Celebrating Open Spaces series consists of hikes, outings and special events that […]
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Peter John Gerl II, 38, of New Franken, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 19, 2016. He was born December 25, 1977 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of Peter John Gerl and Janet Marie (Kiehnau) Gerl. Peter graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1996 and went on to study woodworking at Milwaukee Area Technical College […]
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Robert L. Wolter passed away peacefully Saturday the 18th of June, 2016, in Sturgeon Bay while in the company of family. Robert was the son of William and Leona (Bartel) Wolter born 27 September 1926. Robert was a member of the Class of 1945 of Sturgeon Bay High School. However, he enlisted in the Navy […]
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Obituary: Eileen Hunziker Bohn
Eileen Hunziker Bohn, 80, of Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully in the presence of her family, Friday morning, June 17, 2016 at Pine Crest Village. She had been coping with lung cancer the last two years. She was born Eileen Adela Hunziker on July 9, 1935 in Merrill to Leonard Randolph Hunziker and Adela Wilhemina (Klebenow) Hunziker. She graduated […]
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Betty Miller, 84, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on June 17, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. She was born Nov. 5, 1931 in Green Bay to Gerhardt and Esther (Laabs) Koehler. On April 25, 1953, she married Ralph E. Miller in Kohlberg. Betty enjoyed a long career in food service at Sevastopol […]
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Laura Sternard, age 100, of Independence, OR, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the Evergreen Health Center in Independence with family by her side. She was born August 14, 1915 in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of Gustave and Lucy Karstaedt. On October 21, 1939, she married Oswald “Mike” Sternard. He […]
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Birth: Rachel and Justin Kirwen
Rachel and Justin Kirwen, Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a son born on June 16, 2016, at Ministry Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Sharon and Bill Murrock, Sturgeon Bay. Paternal grandparents are Bethany and Scott Kirwen, Sturgeon Bay.