Category: Community
Door County community news from the Peninsula Pulse. Find information about health programs, fundraisers, announcements, and more to keep you in the loop in your community.
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Sevastopol Seeking New Superintendent
Sevastopol schools superintendent Kyle Luedtke has submitted his resignation, effective June 30. Sevastopol school board president Lisa Bieri said Luedtke has accepted a job as superintendent in the Frederic School District in Clam Falls in northwestern Wisconsin. The Frederic district office confirmed that the hiring was on the agenda to be finalized Wednesday – after […]
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July 3, 1959 – April 12, 2024 Darryl J. Rohrer, 64, of Washington Island, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at his home. He was born July 3, 1959 in Fontana, California, son of the late Donald Gene and Pearl Minnie Rohrer. He graduated from Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois. He then attended […]
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Habitat for Humanity Won’t Build Home in 2024
Due to financial factors and not identifying a partner family, Door County Habitat for Humanity will not undertake new home construction this year. “Although this news may come as a disappointment, it is grounded in a fundamental commitment to fiscal responsibility and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our local mission,” said Lori Allen, executive director. […]
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May 16, 1946 – April 15, 2024 Roger J. Patza, 77, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on April 15, 2024, surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer. He was born May 16, 1946, to Joseph and Glenice Patza. Roger attended Sevastopol High School and graduated with the class of 1965. He married […]
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Oct. 8, 1924 – April 7, 2024 Thelma Walker, 99, of Sturgeon Bay passed away April 7, 2024, with family and friends by her side. She was born Oct. 8, 1924, in Sturgeon Bay to Norwegian and German immigrants, Gustave and Frieda Forland. Thelma attended school in the Sturgeon Bay area, starting at Silverdale Elementary […]
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Dec. 22, 1935 – April 7, 2024 Doris Jean Harrison (nee Bynum), at the age of 88, residing in Ellison Bay, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born, the eldest of 10 children, on Dec. 22, 1935 in Water Valley, Mississippi. Doris is survived by her two children, Patricia (Ron Jones) […]
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June 29, 1957 – April 10, 2024 Patricia (Pat) H Waldron, 66, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on April 10, 2024, at her beloved home in Jacksonport, with her loving family by her side. She was born June 29, 1957, in Chicago,, the daughter of Richard and Florence (Callaghan) Hyland. Pat grew up in the […]
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June 7, 1950 – April 12, 2024 Bruce H. Dombrowski, 73 years, of Sturgeon Bay, died at his home on Friday April 12, 2024. He was born June 7, 1950, in Cicero, Illinois, the son of Bruno and Anna Mae Dombrowski. Bruce entered the United States Army early with permission of his father and served […]
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Nov. 4, 1931 – April 1, 2024 Eldora “Elly” J. Hoague, 92, died with her loved ones by her side on April 1, 2024, at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, where she spent the last week of her life. Elly resided in beautiful Sturgeon Bay for most of her married life. In 2020, she moved […]
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Dec. 24, 1933 – April 1, 2024 Carol Sieraski, 90, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away in her sleep on April 1, 2024. She had been living with her son in Sturgeon Bay for the last 3 years. Carol Ellen (Treado) Sieraski was born Dec. 24, 1933, at Grandview Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan to Marshall Stephen […]
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July 10, 1951 – March 2, 2024 David Lee Norton, 72, of Omaha, Nebraska, died March 2, 2024. He was born on July 10, 1951 in Washington D.C. to Paul and Margaret (Chandler) Norton. David had a vibrant childhood, growing up with his four siblings: Barbara, Paul, Beverly, and Daniel. These Air Force “brats” lived […]
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Obituary: Lonald Allen Johnson
Oct. 25, 1948 – March 16, 2024 Lonald “Lonnie” Allen Johnson, age 75 of Green Bay and Washington Island, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Madison due to postoperative complications at UW Hospital. He was born on Oct. 25, 1948, to parents Tom and Verl Johnson, and brothers Leroy and Ivan, on Washington […]
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Lovely, a 10-year-old dog available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus, can’t wait to meet you. This sweet senior weighs 55 pounds and she’s looking for a loving home where she can share a comfy couch for movie nights. She’ll also make the best companion for road trips and promises to […]
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Health Department Reschedules Open House
Due to the April 3 snowstorm, Door County Public Health rescheduled its open house, which will now be held 10 am – 4 pm Tuesday, April 16. Visitors can enjoy snacks and giveaways, while meeting the staff and learning more about the department’s programs and services. The open house will be in the Door County […]
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YMCA Launches $25,000 Matching Gift Challenge
Following the success of the recent Day of Giving March 5 – which raised over $31,000 – the Door County YMCA announced the launch of a $25,000 matching gift challenge thanks to a pledge from a benevolent donor. With a remaining target of $126,000 to meet a $602,000 goal by May 31, every dollar donated […]
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Bill Forry, Commander of AMVETS Post 51, presented a $1,000 check to Kim Gilson, the Door-Tran Volunteer Coordinator April 5. The nonprofit Door-Tran has been providing information about transportation options and linking callers for over 15 years. Door-Tran’s Veteran Transportation Program provides rides to veterans to and from VA hospitals and clinics in Wisconsin. There […]
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Raise The Roof At The River Fundraiser
The Sister Bay Moravian Church will host a community fundraising event, Raise the Roof at the River, at Mink River Basin, 1-5 pm, April 21. The event will feature live music, food and raffle prizes. Funds raised at the event will go towards replacing the church’s roof. Mink River Basin is located at 12010 Hwy […]
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New Land Trust Acquisition Protects Water Quality, Wildlife
A new Door County Land Trust property close to the organization’s Three Springs Nature Preserve in Sister Bay provides added insurance for maintaining water quality in the Town of Liberty Grove. The property includes groundwater springs that are part of the headwaters of Three Springs. Three Springs drains into North Bay, which eventually flows into […]
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Sustainability One Goal Of Alternative Spring Break
For the first time, Björklunden hosted Alternative Spring Break, a week for sustainability and stewardship projects for Lawrence University students. From March 18-22, students stayed on the Baileys Harbor campus to enjoy the outdoors and engage in service projects. The design of this experience was a collaborative team effort headed by Second-Year Dean Juan Arguello […]
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During the next Door County Master Gardeners Educational Series, “Heirloom Biographies,” at 6:30 pm Thursday, April 18, Janell Wehr will explore different varieties of vegetables – from the father of the modern tomato to Wisconsin’s Beaver Dam peppers to Picha potatoes. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be live-streamed at […]