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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.

  • Winter Festival Crowns King and Queen

    Bob and Bonnie Spielman were crowned the “Winter Festival King and Queen” on Feb. 4, in a surprise ceremony at the Festival’s 30th annual celebration. Owners of Hat Head and the “driving force” behind the festival, the duo’s dedication to the event has transformed it into the iconic Wisconsin-winter celebration it is today. King and […]

  • Once Upon Our Peninsula: Feb. 10, 2017

    All items are from the Door County Library’s newspaper archives, and they appear in the same form as they were first published, including misspellings and grammatical errors.                                                           The Expositor, Feb. 12, 1875 J.J. Foors formerly of Little Sturgeon, but more recently of Red River, has been spending several days in town. He is prospecting […]

  • Rotary Club Hosts 14th Annual Trivia Night

    Sturgeon Bay Breakfast Rotary Club presents their 14th annual Trivia Night on March 18 at JayCee Clubhouse in Sturgeon Bay. Registration is at 6:30 pm with play from 7 to 10 pm. Teams of up to eight people will answer 100 trivia questions in 10 categories. There will be door prizes and hot appetizers. Tickets […]

  • Washington Island Receives Partial Grant for Mosling Recreation Center

    The Washington Island Foundation, Inc. gratefully acknowledges a partial grant from the Raibrook Foundation toward infrastructure improvements at the Mosling Recreation Center on Washington Island. This grant will increase the level of energy efficiency and safety by replacing aged and malfunctioning equipment used for the swimming pool and hot tub. The Washington Island Mosling Recreation […]

  • Featured Pet: Merci

    The Door County Humane Society (DCHS) kennel staff would like to introduce Merci. Merci is a young two-year-old and has a lot to offer her future family. This sweet girl is a Pitbull mix with a stunning light brown coat with white markings. She enjoys playing with her toys and putting on a show for […]

  • Door County Community Grant Opens Doors for Student Loan Debt and Financial Aid Letter Counseling

    Thanks in part to a grant from the Door County Community Foundation’s Sustainability Grant, starting in 2017, Money Management Counselors powered by FI$C, will provide certified student loan debt counseling and financial aid award letter interpretation for prospective post-secondary students and students of all ages carrying student loan debt and/or Parent PLUS loan debt from […]

  • Fire Department Holds AED and CPR Classes

    The Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department is partnering with the American Safety & Health Institute to offer a class to in the proper method of using an AED and performing CPR. The four-hour class will teach infant, child and adult CPR and offers a two-year certification. The cost is $20. A class is […]

  • Sexual Assault Center of Family Services Seeking Volunteers and Interns

    The Sexual Assault Center of Family Services is seeking volunteers and interns to work as sexual assault advocates in Door County. No experience is necessary; all advocates receive extensive training prior to working with victims of sexual violence. Advocates play an important role in victims’ healing process as they not only field incoming hotline calls, […]

  • Wisconsin’s Most Famous Runaway Slave Story

    While parts of this country were still engaged in the trafficking and sale of human beings as slaves in the middle of the 19th century, Wisconsin served as a stepping stone to freedom for many escaped slaves. Perhaps the best-known of those is Joshua Glover, who in 1852 escaped from the 300-acre Missouri farm of […]

  • Tenley Koehler & Vicki Dantoin to Present Educational Programs

    Tenley Koehler of UW-Extension and Vicki Dantoin from the Public Health Department will present “Cancer Clear & Simple” three times in 2017. “Cancer Clear & Simple” (CC&S) educational programs will give you a basic understanding of what cancer is, its risk factors and prevention strategies. Participants will also learn how to use cancer screenings as […]

  • Pet Talk: Drooling May Be Sign of Happiness

    Q. Our cat sometimes drools when he is sitting on one of our laps and being petted. He will be very relaxed, purring away and then the drool starts. Sometimes it’s a little and other times if we don’t stop petting him he gets soaked. Is this normal and we can stop it? A. The […]

  • Literacy Partners of Kewaunee Co. Needs Volunteers

    Volunteers are needed in Kewaunee County to help adults improve reading, writing and speaking skills through Literacy Partners of Kewaunee Co. Training is provided. An informational orientation will be held Feb. 28, 9-10:30 am, and training will be held mornings of March 7, 9 & 23 at United Methodist Church, Algoma. Call Bob, 920.676.2061, with […]

  • Obituary: Raymond J. Coisman

    Raymond J. Coisman, 97, of Misere, died February 5, 2017. Raymond was born in Lena, Wisconsin on October 19, 1919 to Eugene and Genevieve (Mallien) Coisman. On June 19, 1940, he married Vida Herlache at St. Francis Church in Brussels. Ray was a farmer through and through.  He loved all aspects of farming his ‘Century […]

  • Obituary: Zetta Veronica Lelia Boden

    Zetta Veronica Lelia (Spice) Boden, born in England on December 26, 1929, joined her husband John Boden on February 5, 2017.  She is survived by her 3 daughters Tamara (and husband Peter), Karen (and husband Jeff), and Leslie; grandchildren Steven, James, Dennis, Daniel, Blake, Andrew, Jessica and Alexander; and great grandchildren Tyler, Emma, Lilly and […]

  • Obituary: Joann Mary Johnston

    Joann Mary Johnston, 90, of Sturgeon Bay, died Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society-Scandia Village Retirement Center in Sister Bay. Joann was born April 17, 1926 in Sheboygan to Clifford and Wilma (Robinson) Engeswick. Joann received her Bachelor’s degree in education from Mac Murray College in Illinois. She went on to teach history, […]

  • Obituary: Marion Rose Orthober

    Marion Rose Orthober, 96, of the Town of Egg Harbor, was reunited with her husband, Hubert, late Friday afternoon, February 3, 2017 while at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay with family at her side. She was born July 18, 1920 in the Town of Gardner, the daughter of August and Irene (LeRoy) Corbisier. […]

  • Obituary: James Q. Coleman

    James Q. Coleman, 73, of Sturgeon Bay, died early Thursday morning, February 2, 2017 at his home following a battle with pulmonary disease. He was born November 20, 1943 in Tupelo MS, the son of the late James and Agnes Coleman. Jim served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he […]

  • Obituary: Mark Harold Sunstrom

    Mark Harold Sunstrom, 56, of Sister Bay, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 31st 2017. A memorial service was held on February 3, 2017 at Little Sister Cemetery. Mark was born August 5, 1960 to Harold Sunstrom and Eleanor (Seiler) Sunstrom and lived most of his life in Sister Bay. Mark was a loving father and adoring […]

  • Obituary: Theresa Marie Kathleen Moore

    Theresa Marie Kathleen Moore, 59, of Sturgeon Bay, died at home, Tuesday morning, January 31, 2017. She was born April 11, 1957, in Columbus, OH, the daughter of Andrew Paul Haladej and Norma Marie (Timmons) Haladej. Theresa attended Reynoldsburg High School and graduated in 1975. She was united in marriage to Theodore “Ted” Nelson Moore, Jr., […]

  • Obituary: Kathleen E. Ficks

    Kathleen E. Ficks, 75, died at her home in Baileys Harbor on Tuesday January 31, 2017. She was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI on February 1, 1942 to Christ & Isabelle ( Reynard) Christenson. She loved to be involved in the work around the farm working with Art in the many jobs that needed being done. […]