Area: Sturgeon Bay
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Would you like Candy? No, we are not talking about leftover Valentine’s Day candy; we are talking about our very beautiful feline named Candy that has been living at the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) since July of 2015. She came in as a surrender because her previous owner’s children developed allergies and could no […]
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Frank Hanrahan, 69, of Sturgeon Bay passed away at Bellin Hospital on February 12, 2016. He was born September 16, 1946 in Amboy, IL to Harold and Adeline Hanrahan. Frank served his country in the U. S. Army from 1963-66. On September 7, 1968, he married Barbara Ann Hunsader in Sturgeon Bay. He owned and […]
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Obituary: Patricia J. Oxenford
Patricia Jo (Amsden) Oxenford was born Dec. 23rd, 1937, in Carroll, Iowa. I grew up on the Amsden family farm and graduated from Scranton Consolidated School-Scranton, Iowa in 1955. I was a member of Rainbow and was involved in Methodist youth activities. I attended Commercial Extension-School of Commerce in Omaha, Neb. I was employed in […]
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Women’s Fund’s Story Slam is Back on March 3 & 4
Join the Women’s Fund of Door County on March 3 & 4 for their spectacular annual event, Tales of Our Lives – A Story Slam: Empowerment Through Performance. A story slam is more than just storytelling, it’s a rare glimpse into the storytellers’ lives and how they have been transformed into the people they have become. […]
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My Y Weeks to Run through Feb. 26 at Door County YMCA
To kick off the community portion of their 2016 Annual Campaign, the YMCA is launching My Y WEEKS. My Y WEEKS run Feb. 15 – 26 in both program centers. Two weeks of fun, family friendly events and activities that focus on the importance of the Y in our community. The theme this year is […]
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City of Sturgeon Bay: The Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee meets at 4 pm on Feb. 23. The Parks and Recreation Committee meets at 7 pm on Feb. 24. County of Door: The county board meets at 10 am on Feb. 23. The Board of Adjustment meets at 6:30 pm on Feb. 23. Town of Gibraltar: […]
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Framed: Darth Vader at Ministry Door County Medical Center
The force was strong at Ministry Door County Medical Center, when Darth Vader and one of his stormtroopers (AKA Drs. Paul Filar and James Heise) helped raise funds for the Ministry Door County Dental Clinic. Shown here with members of the Women’s and Children’s Center staff. Submitted.
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Jazz, Printmaking, World Languages & More Weekend Plans
Jazz, printmaking and world languages highlight the upcoming weekend on the Door Peninsula. Check out our top picks for the weekend ahead! Friday, February 19 Janet Planet Jazz Janet Planet, hailed as the “voice of the New Jazz Culture,” will take the stage at Door County Fire Company at 7 pm on Friday night as […]
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Feb. 17 Info Sessions Planned for Senior Resource Center, Central Emergency Services
Area residents interested in learning about Door County’s plans for the Central Emergency Services and the Senior Resource Center/ADRC, are invited to attend one of two Informational Sessions to be held Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 1 pm and 5:30 pm at the Senior Resource Center, 832 N. 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay. A brief overview of […]
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Learn “All About Soils” at Next Master Gardener Lecture
On Feb. 16 at 7 pm, the Door County Master Gardeners will offer the lecture “All About Soils” with guest speaker Eric Cooley at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. Cooley is co-director of the UW Discovery Farm program. Cooley and his colleagues coordinate and implement water quality research, collect and disseminate data, and […]
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Volunteer Voices: The Next Generation of Volunteers
By Carrie Tjernagel, Executive Director, Volunteer Center of Door County Sunrise Elementary School in Sturgeon Bay is proud to facilitate monthly service projects for students in collaboration with the Volunteer Center of Door County. The goal of the Ambassador program is to develop a sense of goodwill with the wider community through active participation in […]
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Theology on Tap Series Aims for Spirited Discussion
Door County People of Faith invites the community to their Theology on Tap series, where a communal supper is shared along with spirited discussion. The next event is scheduled for Feb. 25, 6:30 – 8 pm, at the Lodge at Leatham Smith in Sturgeon Bay. Moderator and Pastor Bruce Joffe said, “Without a religious service […]
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The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has included Sevastopol Elementary School among 169 Title I Schools of Recognition. Sevastopol Elementary was recognized as a High-Progress School, meaning it falls within the top 10 percent of schools experiencing growth in reading and mathematics. The Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission has received a $100,000 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative […]
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Door County Brewing Co. Sponsors Professional Mountain Biker
Door County Brewing Company proudly announces a multi-year sponsorship with mountain bike racer Cole House. The collaboration is the first professional athlete sponsorship for the brewery and it will be the exclusive beer sponsor for House. The new sponsorship inspired the creation of House’s new race team, “Door County Brewing Co./Broken Spoke Race Team.” The […]
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Ministry Hospital Hosts “Books Are Fun” Fair in March
Everyone is invited to the “Books Are Fun” book and gift fair at Ministry Door County Medical Center on March 14, 10 am – 3:30 pm, and March 15, 9 am – 2 pm. Proceeds will go toward the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund that provides financial assistance to high school graduates, continuing students, and hospital employees […]
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Kitchens Hears Disdain from Republican Voters
Constituents peppered Rep. Joel Kitchens with questions about conservation bills, veterans issues, and water quality at his latest listening session.
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Letter to the Editor: Hail Mary Plays
After this last fall watching the Packers win a game and tie another with a Hail Mary play, I thought there was enough excitement in the city until the NBDH [No Big Dumb Hotel] crowd aka Friends of Sturgeon Bay Public Waterfront threw their second Hail Mary. Their first Hail Mary occurred Sept. 17, when […]