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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.

  • Families Celebrate Joy of Giving for Feed My People

    Dozens of Door County children from families in need will wake up to a brighter Christmas this year thanks to the generosity of the community’s dozens of Secret Santas. This year the Feed My People Christmas program worked with 48 sponsor individuals and groups to provide gifts to 115 families with as many as eight […]

  • Bay Ship Spreads Holiday Spirit with Toys for Kids Program

    Bikes, skateboards, games and toys covered the lobby of Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay in the days leading up to distribution with the Toys for Kids program, which sends Christmas spirit to nearly 200 families across Door County through the Sturgeon Bay Jaycees. At Bay Ship, what started as office gift-giving became a companywide effort […]

  • Terry Bolland, Longtime Summertime Restaurant Owner, Dies at 81

    Dec. 12, 1936 – Dec. 18, 2017 Terry Bolland, longtime owner of the Summertime Restaurant in Fish Creek, died Monday, Dec. 18 at age 81. Bolland was a civil engineer who was a specialist in lime processing, first working for an Illinois company and later as a consultant for lime processing plants worldwide. But Bolland […]

  • Obituary: Duaine Glenn Daubner

    Duaine Glenn Daubner, 62, of New Franken, died unexpectedly at his home on December 18, 2017. Duaine was born on October 2, 1955 in Ellison Bay, WI and is the son of the late Cletus and Regina Daubner.  He grew up in Ellison Bay, WI and graduated from Gibraltar High School. On May 22, 1976 he […]

  • Obituary: Janet M. Maclean

    Janet M. Maclean, 81, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away early Friday morning, December 15, 2017 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born August 3, 1936 in Washburn, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Carl and Mildred (Mattesen) Anderson. On January 10, 1953, Janet married Ronald F. Maclean. Together they […]

  • Obituary: Norbert A. Schroeder

    May 5, 1935 – Dec. 15, 2017 Norbert A. Schroeder was born to Edward and Shirley (Berger) Schroeder. He went to Sturgeon Bay High School and worked a myriad of jobs, including his own auto repair shop and working for the Door County Sheriff’s Dept. In the mid-1970s he moved out of state and settling […]

  • Obituary: Clarence Edward Peterson

    Clarence Edward Peterson, 66, of Sturgeon Bay, died Thursday morning, December 14, 2017 in the comfort of his home with his family at his side. He was born June 14, 1951 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of the late George Stanley Peterson and Bessie Olive (Wilson) Peterson. Clarence graduated from Gibraltar High School in 1970. […]

  • Obituary: Sylvia Bertha Zahn

    Sylvia Bertha Zahn of Baileys Harbor, age 91, passed away on December 12, 2017. Born on March 10, 1926 in Sevastopol on the family farm. Daughter of Henry Schwartz and Elsie Schultz Schwartz. Sylvia was a homemaker. After her husband passed away she worked at the Baileys Harbor Laundry. She retired when her first grandchild […]

  • Obituary: Karl H. Nystrom

    Karl H. Nystrom, 84, of Baileys Harbor, died December 10, 2017 at Scandia Village in Sister Bay. The family is honoring Karl’s wishes and there will be a Memorial Service held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baileys Harbor, WI in the Spring of 2018. There will be an update and complete notice when the date and time […]

  • Door County Medical Center Births: Dec. 13-14, 2017

    Ronen and Jennifer Eliyha, Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a son born Dec. 13, 2017. Maternal grandparents are Tom and Sue Schlecht, Minocqua. Paternal grandparents are Shmoil and Gota Eliyha, Haifa, Israel. Alvaro Hernandez and Daniela Cerceres, Kewaunee, are the parents of a son born Dec. 14, 2017. Maternal grandparents are Pablo Alonsa Cerceres […]

  • Millers Celebrate Anniversary/Birthday Party in Baileys Harbor

    Baileys Harbor Town Hall was recently the scene of a combination wedding anniversary and birthday party celebrated by Joe and Nancy Miller. Dec. 15 was Joe’s 80th birthday, as well as the couple’s 17th anniversary. Approximately 125 friends joined in the catered reception; a great time was had by all.  

  • Tim and Sue Stone Recognized at National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon

    The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Northeast Wisconsin Chapter awarded honors to Door County residents Tim and Sue Stone at its 2017 National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon on Nov. 15 at Lambeau Field Legends Club Room in Green Bay. The Door County Land Trust, in partnership with Peninsula Music Festival, nominated the Stones for the […]

  • National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help Announces Christmas Mass Service Times

    The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help at Champion will celebrate Christmas Day with traditional Midnight Mass at 12 am, Dec. 25 and 11 am Mass on Christmas Day. Additionally, opportunities for prayer continue throughout the Octave of Christmas at Champion Shrine through the Novena for the Solemnity of The Nativity of the […]

  • Door County Medical Center, YMCA Collaborate for Early Memory Loss Program

    Door County Medical Center (DCMC) and the Door County YMCA are collaborating for the M.I.N.D (Memory In Development) workshops. They will be held Wednesdays, 10 am – 12 pm from Jan. 10 – Feb. 14 at the Sturgeon Bay YMCA. M.I.N.D is a research-driven workshop that engages participants and care partners through education, exercise, and […]

  • Door County Retailers Can Receive Free Training to Reduce Tobacco Sales to Minors

    Underage tobacco sales in Wisconsin increased from 7.2 percent in 2016 to 7.7 percent in 2017, according to the Synar Survey – which measures how frequently tobacco retailers sell to minors. The jump brings Wisconsin closer to double digit underage tobacco sales than it’s been at any time in the last decade. “While the jump […]

  • Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center Announces Moo-La-La, Holiday Parade Winners

    The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center (SBVC) announced winners of their Moo-La-La Giveaway and the award-winning parade entries from their Christmas By The Bay holiday parade. From a total of 28 festive entries, the award-winning entries are:  Best Nonprofit Entry – St. John Bosco Catholic School; Best Business Entry – Selvick Marine Towing Corp. SBVC spreads […]

  • Pet Talk: Don’t Fret About ‘Poisonous’ Poinsettia

    Poinsettias are commonly recognized as a holiday plant with their beautiful crimson red leaves that fill a home with color and Christmas cheer. But many pet parents avoid having a poinsettia plant in their home. They believe the plant is poisonous and if their pet nibbles on the leaves it could kill them. Scary stuff. […]

  • Gibraltar School Tightens Gun Policy Before New Senate Bill

    A proposed state Senate bill would loosen restrictions on carrying weapons in and around schools. Gibraltar School District is taking steps to tighten and clarify its own gun policy in anticipation of its passage. Guns are not allowed on school property in Gibraltar and the bill will not change that, but it does repeal restrictions […]

  • Sturgeon Bay Powerlifters Making Marks Statewide

    What began as a side gig for football players and track athletes at Sturgeon Bay High School has transformed into a competitive club all its own. The Sturgeon Bay Powerlifting Club has grown to around 24 students, including a strong female representation. “It’s transformed me as an athlete,” said Brenna Zuehlke, junior, who also participates […]

  • Featured Pet: Calvin

    Meet Calvin! This handsome guy is 2-3 years old. He is a black lab mix and weighs 68 lbs. Calvin came to the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) as a stray. He’s very affectionate and loves people. He’s so friendly that he also gets along great with other dogs. Calvin is currently on a special […]