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  • Lasee Seeks More Input at 11th Hour Roundabout Hearing

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    It seemed a cruel effort in futility when Sen. Frank Lasee held a hearing on Sturgeon Bay roundabouts two weeks before the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is about to let bids for the construction work, but about 40 people turned out for the hearing on Jan. 25. Many of those in attendance were elderly, and […]

  • Letter to the Editor: Selling Municipal Water Supplies

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      A bill has been introduced in Madison that would allow easy transfer of municipal water supplies to private corporations or companies. This new legislation has been introduced by our own Senator Frank Lasee and is similar to one passed in New Jersey by Governor Christie. The assembly version, AB 554, has already passed the […]

  • “Celebrate Community” at Peter Mulvey Concert

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    National touring artist Peter Mulvey will perform at Door County Fire Company for Ministry Door County Medical Center’s (MDCMC) “Celebrate Community” Winter Concert Series. The concert is scheduled for Feb. 5 at 7 pm. In 20 years of touring and performing his indie folk/rock songs, Mulvey has gained a strong national following. Last year he […]

  • Starboard Brewing Company to Host Next Buy Local Mixer

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    Door County Buy Local is holding its next business networking mixer on Feb. 3, 5:30 – 7 pm, at Starboard Brewing Company, 151 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. The event will feature a presentation by brewery owner Patrick Surfus, talking about the establishment of his nano-brewery business. Starboard Brewing Company is the newest brewery to […]

  • One-On-One Business Counseling Sessions Offered on Feb. 4

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    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 Feb. 4, 8:30 am – 5 pm, for any new or existing business owners in Door County. Chuck Brys, business counselor for the SBDC, will provide advice on business planning, […]

  • Multiple Door County Blood Drives Scheduled in February

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    The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter. Eligible blood donors of all types are needed, especially those with O, AB, B negative and A negative. Upcoming blood donation opportunities are: Feb. 1, 9 am – 2 pm, Gibraltar High School, Fish Creek; Feb. 5, 9 am […]

  • Municipal News: Jan. 29 – Feb. 4

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    City of Sturgeon Bay: Federal District Judge William Griesbach has dismissed the lawsuit against the City of Sturgeon Bay and its Waterfront Redevelopment Authority by the Friends of the Sturgeon Bay Waterfront and several individual claimants. The judge found there was no federal law violated by the agreement to redevelop the property in the manner […]

  • Hedgie the Hedgehog Comes to Sturgeon Bay

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    Hedgie the Hedgehog, one of the most endearing woodland characters from acclaimed author/illustrator Jan Brett, will be guest of honor at the annual Winter Children’s Party at 12:30 pm on Jan. 30 at the Door County Library, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. A visit from a costumed version of Hedgie will highlight the event, […]

  • Re-Learn to Play an Instrument with Peninsula New Horizons Band

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    As more Door County adults retire and find time on their hands, they are frequently re-discovering old hobbies and pastimes. The Peninsula New Horizons Band (PNHB) program was developed for adults who wish to learn to play a band instrument, or re-learn an instrument they used to play. Classes are fun and informal, and provide […]

  • Speakers Sought for Write On Events

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    Write On, Door County seeks non-English speakers to read poetry at a special event recognizing International Mother Language Day on Feb. 20. The reading will take place at 4 pm at the Miller Art Museum, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Speakers of languages other than English are sought to take part. Native speakers are […]

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  • Films, Candlelight Ski, Play Readings & More Weekend Plans

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    From classic film-themed parties to a candlelight ski event, you’re sure to find something enjoyable waiting for you this weekend. Friday, January 29 Frostbite Party Pull out your fedora, curl your hair and slip into a vintage frock as Turtle Ridge Gallery celebrates the black and white shades of winter with its annual Frostbite Party. […]

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  • Sushi Restaurant to Open on Sturgeon Bay’s Third Avenue

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    Aaron Carmody and Brad Hunsader formed a new restaurant group called Blank Canvas Group and are excited to share their first venture called Crate Sushi and Seafood. Crate will open their doors on Jan. 29, 2016. The menu will feature 10 signature rolls with rotating chef’s choice rolls throughout the week. There will be five […]

  • Help Maritime Museum Reach New Heights with Tower Campaign

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    The Door County Maritime Museum is figuratively shining a light on its campaign to build an 11-story tower at its location in Sturgeon Bay. The museum recently restored the Fresnel lens that was formerly housed in the Green Bay Entrance Lighthouse on permanent loan from the United States Lighthouse. The light is now situated in […]

  • Lodge at Leathem Smith to Hold Benefit for Michele Bogart

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    The friends and family of Michele and Tom “Bogie” Bogart will hold a cancer benefit in Michele’s honor on Jan. 23 at The Lodge at Leathem Smith in Sturgeon Bay from 4 – 8 pm. Bogie is the owner/operator of Malvetz Furniture and for more than 20 years, he was an organizer of the Aloha […]

  • Refresh Your Grammar and Have Some Wine at Write On Event

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    Comma splices, dangling participles! Don’t whine, wine! Write On, Door County presents a fun grammar refresher combined with a wine-and-cheese networking opportunity for professionals in the beautiful setting of the CenterPointe Marina Clubhouse in Sturgeon Bay. This event is scheduled for Jan. 22, 3 – 6 pm. The cost is $30 or $15 for employees […]

  • Steve Grutzmacher to Speak about Hjalmar Holand at Historical Society Meeting

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    To celebrate its 90th year, the Door County Historical Society will host a series of monthly Saturday lunch events during the first quarter. The season kicks off with a lunch meeting featuring “Hjalmar Holand – One of Door County’s Most Interesting Men” presented by Steve Grutzmacher. The meeting will be held at Sturgeon Bay Yacht […]

  • Obituary: Evelyn Ruth Nehlsen

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    Evelyn Ruth Nehlsen was born on August 2, 1928 in Lombard, IL to John Allen and Ethel (Jepsen) Bunch. She passed on peacefully into God’s presence on January 18, 2016 in Sturgeon Bay, WI. She was survived by her husband of 65 years, Walter I. Nehlsen; her brother Charles Bunch (Connie) of CA; children: Marilee […]