Area: Sturgeon Bay
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Letter to the Editor: Breaking Fast for Veterans
The members of the Door County Veterans Service Council would like to thank everyone who attended the Armed Forces Day Breakfast – all proceeds from the annual breakfast will be used to help needy veterans in Door County. The Veterans Service Council would also like to thank all of the posts and auxiliaries for providing […]
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Letter to the Editor: Successful USPS Food Drive
Door County mail carriers have proclaimed their recent food drive a tremendous success. Thanks to the concern our customers have for their less fortunate neighbors, we collected almost 13 tons of food to help stock the shelves at Door County food pantries. The 24th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive was held nationwide on May […]
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Sturgeon Bay Cal Ripken Baseball League Results
Results May 16 Baylake Bank 12, Lions 0 Baylake broke the game open in the third inning with six runs. Winning pitchers: Charlie Neinas and Jack Peterson Leading hitters: Charlie Neinas, Jack Peterson and Chris Lodl May 18 Baylake Bank 8, Bayship 1 Baylake broke open a tight game with five runs in […]
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Obituary: William “Will” Lindal
William “Will” Lindal, 25, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away Sunday evening, May 22, 2016 from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident in Kewaunee County. Will was born February 11, 1991 in Lake Forest, IL, the son of Daniel Lindal and Mary O’Hern. He graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 2009. After a few years […]
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Alice Marie O’Dean, 82, of Sturgeon Bay passed away on May 22, 2016 at a Green Bay hospital. She was born Aug. 19, 1933 in Door County to Carl and Lillian (Marcelle) O’Dean and was a graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School. Alice loved music, especially listening to live bluegrass music and having “jam sessions” with […]
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Sturgeon Bay Street Art: Banners and Benches
In past years, the Sturgeon Bay Street Art Project has featured sails, lighthouses and free form art, but the most common and distinctive installations have been the sturgeons for which the city is named. The project is entering its 16th year and this time around, it will be taking on new subject matter: benches. This […]
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LaVerne M. Cornell, 96, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Golden Living Center-Dorchester. She was born March 10, 1920 in Sturgeon Bay to Chester and Rose (LaViolette) Jensen. LaVerne graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1938. In 1941, LaVerne married Norbert H. “Jim” Miller in Dubuque, IA. Together they had […]
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Obituary: Michele Rae Van Den Bogart
Michele Rae Van Den Bogart, 49, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 7, 1966 in Manistique, MI to the late Gordon and Charlene (Kerridge) Gould. On May 27, 2006, she married Tom Van Den Bogart in Sturgeon Bay. Michele was a […]
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The Door County Humane Society (DCHS) featured pet of the week is Cassandra. She came to DCHS more than a year and a half ago, and ever since has been actively searching for a family to call her own. She is truly a feline with few wishes, but simply requires a warm sunny window for […]
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Learn about Hormones and Aging at Center for Optimal Health
Learn the facts about hormones and aging with Dr. Steve Bittorf at the Center for Optimal Health on June 7 at 5:30 pm. Dr. Bittorf, a Green Bay physician with a PhD in biochemistry, will present “Are You Living up to Your Full Potential?” He will share concepts of hormone measurement and balancing, a concern […]
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Door County Humane Society Announces Dates for Next Therapy Dog Training Class
The Door County Humane Society (DCHS) is pleased to announce the dates for its third Therapy Dog Training Class. The dates for training sessions are June 15, 22 & 29 at 6 pm. This program takes household dogs with basic obedience skills and trains them to provide affection and comfort to people in nursing homes, […]
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Neighbor to Neighbor Announces 2015 Numbers at Annual Meeting
Neighbor to Neighbor celebrated their organization’s achievements at their annual meeting and community social at Hope United Church on May 2. In 2015, 1,278 individuals benefitted from services provided by Neighbor to Neighbor. Door County residents saved more than $400,000 in medical expenses by using the organization’s services. One hundred and twelve volunteers donated 3,679 […]
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Two Vessels Christened at Bay Shipbuilding
With high praise for the business relationships that made it happen and the workers who built them, two new vessels were christened at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay on May 20. Both vessels were built for Moran Towing Co., but will be leased to CF Industries, a major fertilizer company. The Barbara Carol Ann […]
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Maritime Museum Highlights Work of Ben Shenkelberg
The Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay has opened a new temporary exhibit, An Architect and His Art, in its Reddin Bridge Room. The exhibition opened April 22 and features artwork by Ben Shenkelberg, the architect who designed the museum and is currently the architect for the proposed Maritime Tower project. “They’re all really […]
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Ministry Door County Medical Center Named Top 20 Critical Access Hospital
Ministry Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay was named one of the iVantage HEALTHSTRONG Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the United States, selected from the Top 100 CAH list released earlier this year. “It is an honor to be recognized with this high level of distinction for providing care that really is […]
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DCVB & DCEDC Host Social Media Marketing Workshops
The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) and the Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB) will host email and social media marketing workshops in Baileys Harbor and Sturgeon Bay on June 1 & 2. Udo Misch and Erin Bemis, representatives from NeoCloud Marketing and Constant Contact, are back in Door County for essential training for local […]
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JEM Grants Awarded to Door County Wine Fest, Uncork Summer, and Maritime Museum
Three events in Door County are expanding their marketing efforts with the help of Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grants from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. The Egg Harbor Business Association is receiving a $20,000 grant for the inaugural Door County Wine Fest, Door County North is receiving an $8,000 grant for Uncork Summer/Door County Food, […]
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All Ages Welcome to Join NexGen Young Professionals
Door County adult residents of all ages are welcome to join NexGen Young Professionals Network, as are members of the local business community. There are three levels of membership to choose from: Individual – includes admission to all NexGen events (other program costs may apply), $50; Business – up to 10 young professionals from your […]
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Richard Price Earns Million Dollar Round Table Membership
Richard Price, an agent for New York Life in Sturgeon Bay and Green Bay, has earned membership in the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) for 2015. Achieving membership in MDRT is a distinguishing life insurance career milestone, attained only by those who have demonstrated superior professional knowledge, experience and client service. MDRT membership represents the […]