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  • In Memoriam: Richard ‘Rik’ Warch

    When questioned about the unusual spelling of the diminutive he used for Richard, Rik Warch explained that his mother was fond of the short story “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” in Kipling’s The Jungle Book, and he was thankful she hadn’t taken a shine to Tikki.

  • In Memoriam: Richard ‘Rik’ Warch

    When questioned about the unusual spelling of the diminutive he used for Richard, Rik Warch explained that his mother was fond of the short story “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” in Kipling’s The Jungle Book, and he was thankful she hadn’t taken a shine to Tikki.

  • Changing Care: Your Guide to the Affordable Care Act

    By Karen NordahlThis week, we publish part one in a series on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Through this series, we seek to explain some of the essential elements of the ACA and their impact.

  • Changing Care: Your Guide to the Affordable Care Act

    By Karen NordahlThis week, we publish part one in a series on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Through this series, we seek to explain some of the essential elements of the ACA and their impact.

  • Everyone Wins With Baileys Harbor Fire Truck Auction

    Who in their right mind would pay more than $20,000 for a 36-year-old pickup truck? Well, Michael Schreiber of Baileys Harbor not only would, he did just that when the Baileys Harbor Fire Department put its 1977 Ford F-250 truck up for auction on WisconinAuction.

  • Everyone Wins With Baileys Harbor Fire Truck Auction

    Who in their right mind would pay more than $20,000 for a 36-year-old pickup truck? Well, Michael Schreiber of Baileys Harbor not only would, he did just that when the Baileys Harbor Fire Department put its 1977 Ford F-250 truck up for auction on WisconinAuction.

  • One Dog’s Alternative Festival

    This past week I was talking with a customer in the bookstore and conversation naturally turned to my plans to close the store. Eventually, the customer wondered about what Fall Fest would be like without my complaining about dogs at the event and then they recollected a column that had included a press release from my nemesis, One Dog.

  • One Dog’s Alternative Festival

    This past week I was talking with a customer in the bookstore and conversation naturally turned to my plans to close the store. Eventually, the customer wondered about what Fall Fest would be like without my complaining about dogs at the event and then they recollected a column that had included a press release from my nemesis, One Dog.

  • The Economic Value of DNA

    Some scientific discoveries revolutionize the world and become economic engines that generate trillions of dollars. One of these was establishing the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA.

  • The Economic Value of DNA

    Some scientific discoveries revolutionize the world and become economic engines that generate trillions of dollars. One of these was establishing the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA.

  • Questionnaire to be Sent to Liberty Grove Businesses

    The economic development committee voted to produce a three-minute video that can be loaded on a flash drive regarding the lack of Chinook salmon stocking in Gills Rock.

  • Questionnaire to be Sent to Liberty Grove Businesses

    The economic development committee voted to produce a three-minute video that can be loaded on a flash drive regarding the lack of Chinook salmon stocking in Gills Rock.

  • Article posted Thursday, September 19, 2013 11:56am

    Earlier this month, the Institute of Medicine released a report called Delivering High-Quality Cancer Care, addressing the quality of cancer care in the United States and recommending improvement strategies.

  • Article posted Thursday, September 19, 2013 11:56am

    Earlier this month, the Institute of Medicine released a report called Delivering High-Quality Cancer Care, addressing the quality of cancer care in the United States and recommending improvement strategies.

  • Students Help to Build Seventh DKBEP Home

    The Door Kewaunee Business & Education Partnership (DKBEP) held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of the seventh annual DKBEP High School Home Construction Project in Luxemburg on Aug.

  • Students Help to Build Seventh DKBEP Home

    The Door Kewaunee Business & Education Partnership (DKBEP) held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of the seventh annual DKBEP High School Home Construction Project in Luxemburg on Aug.

  • Article posted Thursday, September 19, 2013 11:49am

    Thank you to the Door County community for making the expansion of the Humane Society possible. Join the shelter on Sept. 21 at noon for the ribbon cutting, with an open house to follow until 4 pm.

  • Article posted Thursday, September 19, 2013 11:49am

    Thank you to the Door County community for making the expansion of the Humane Society possible. Join the shelter on Sept. 21 at noon for the ribbon cutting, with an open house to follow until 4 pm.

  • Coordinated Community Response Column

    During this time of year what is usually on people’s minds is children going back to school and furthering their learning. While this is certainly an important piece of late summer going into fall, now is also the perfect time for parents and professionals to educate and re-educate themselves on child sexual abuse prevention strategies.

  • Coordinated Community Response Column

    During this time of year what is usually on people’s minds is children going back to school and furthering their learning. While this is certainly an important piece of late summer going into fall, now is also the perfect time for parents and professionals to educate and re-educate themselves on child sexual abuse prevention strategies.

  • 150 Walkers to Participate in Challenge Walk MS

    With a goal of generating more than $400,000 for Multiple Sclerosis-related research, more than 150 people will wind their way through the peninsula Sept.

  • 150 Walkers to Participate in Challenge Walk MS

    With a goal of generating more than $400,000 for Multiple Sclerosis-related research, more than 150 people will wind their way through the peninsula Sept.

  • Skate Into Delicious Fundraiser at Culver’s for SBSI

    Culver’s in Sturgeon Bay will hold the Skate Into Delicious fundraiser to benefit the Sturgeon Bay Skatepark Initiative (SBSI) on Sept. 21, 10 am to 10:30 pm.

  • Skate Into Delicious Fundraiser at Culver’s for SBSI

    Culver’s in Sturgeon Bay will hold the Skate Into Delicious fundraiser to benefit the Sturgeon Bay Skatepark Initiative (SBSI) on Sept. 21, 10 am to 10:30 pm.

  • We Are HOPE, Inc. Participates in RiseToThrive Challenge

    The RiseToThrive Charity Challenge officially launched and We Are HOPE, Inc. has been selected to participate. Only 90 charities nationwide were selected to be a part of this fundraising and awareness campaign that began Sept.

  • We Are HOPE, Inc. Participates in RiseToThrive Challenge

    The RiseToThrive Charity Challenge officially launched and We Are HOPE, Inc. has been selected to participate. Only 90 charities nationwide were selected to be a part of this fundraising and awareness campaign that began Sept.

  • MDCMC Receives Seal-A-Smile Grant

    Wisconsin health officials announced Ministry Door County Medical Center’s (MDCMC) Dental Clinic is one of 38 organizations that will receive a total of nearly $600,000 in school-based sealant program grants.

  • Clark Lake Highlighted at Jacksonport Historical Society Meeting

    Come to the Jacksonport Historical Society’s meeting on Sept. 25 at 7 pm at Jacksonport Town Hall to hear the history of Clark Lake. Paul Schumacher, Mike O’Brien and Don Hinnenthal will present the history of Clark Lake in the early years, prior to the 1940s.

  • Clark Lake Highlighted at Jacksonport Historical Society Meeting

    Come to the Jacksonport Historical Society’s meeting on Sept. 25 at 7 pm at Jacksonport Town Hall to hear the history of Clark Lake. Paul Schumacher, Mike O’Brien and Don Hinnenthal will present the history of Clark Lake in the early years, prior to the 1940s.

  • Students Interested in Foreign Exchange Invited to Rotary Youth Exchange Meeting

    Local high school students and their parents are invited to learn more about spending a year abroad as an exchange student at the Rotary Youth Exchange information meeting on Sept.

  • Students Interested in Foreign Exchange Invited to Rotary Youth Exchange Meeting

    Local high school students and their parents are invited to learn more about spending a year abroad as an exchange student at the Rotary Youth Exchange information meeting on Sept.

  • Sturgeon Bay High School Announces Homecoming Events

    Sturgeon Bay High School announces the Homecoming 2013 schedule of events. On Sept. 25 at 8 pm, the Powder Puff football game will be held at Memorial Field.

  • Sturgeon Bay High School Announces Homecoming Events

    Sturgeon Bay High School announces the Homecoming 2013 schedule of events. On Sept. 25 at 8 pm, the Powder Puff football game will be held at Memorial Field.

  • Red Cross Offers Disaster Mental Health Course

    The American Red Cross of Northeast Wisconsin is offering a Disaster Mental Health course on Sept. 26, 5:30 – 9 pm at the Door County Senior Resource Center in Sturgeon Bay.

  • Red Cross Offers Disaster Mental Health Course

    The American Red Cross of Northeast Wisconsin is offering a Disaster Mental Health course on Sept. 26, 5:30 – 9 pm at the Door County Senior Resource Center in Sturgeon Bay.

  • Understanding Mental Illness is Next CHIP Topic

    Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with “In Our Own Voice” on Sept. 29 at 4 pm at Sister Bay Baptist Church.

  • Understanding Mental Illness is Next CHIP Topic

    Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with “In Our Own Voice” on Sept. 29 at 4 pm at Sister Bay Baptist Church.

  • Shepherd of the Bay’s Annual Fall Sale Set for Oct. 5

    Shepherd of the Bay’s annual fall sale, sponsored by WELCA (the church’s women’s group), will be held Oct. 5 from 11 am – 2 pm at the church located at the top of the hill in Ellison Bay.

  • Shepherd of the Bay’s Annual Fall Sale Set for Oct. 5

    Shepherd of the Bay’s annual fall sale, sponsored by WELCA (the church’s women’s group), will be held Oct. 5 from 11 am – 2 pm at the church located at the top of the hill in Ellison Bay.

  • Sensibilities of Healing Restoration Held on Washington Island

    Sensibilities of Healing Restoration is a retreat for men and women living with cancer, and those who love them, from Oct. 18 – 20 on Washington Island.

  • Sensibilities of Healing Restoration Held on Washington Island

    Sensibilities of Healing Restoration is a retreat for men and women living with cancer, and those who love them, from Oct. 18 – 20 on Washington Island.

  • Gibraltar Fire & Rescue Hosts Second Annual Open House

    Gibraltar Fire & Rescue’s second annual fire station open house is scheduled for Oct. 26, 10 am – 2 pm. Visitors can stop by the Gibraltar Fire Station to meet local firefighters, take tours of the station and trucks, see a live burn demonstration and enjoy sloppy Joes from Alexander’s.

  • Gibraltar Fire & Rescue Hosts Second Annual Open House

    Gibraltar Fire & Rescue’s second annual fire station open house is scheduled for Oct. 26, 10 am – 2 pm. Visitors can stop by the Gibraltar Fire Station to meet local firefighters, take tours of the station and trucks, see a live burn demonstration and enjoy sloppy Joes from Alexander’s.

  • Altrusa’s Back-to-School Fair Helps a Record Number of Girls

    Providing educational tools and building self-esteem in young girls are important goals for both Altrusa Club and the Women’s Fund of Door County. Altrusa was the grateful recipient of a generous $1,000 grant from the Women’s Fund that was used to assist school-aged girls getting ready to return to the classroom.

  • Altrusa’s Back-to-School Fair Helps a Record Number of Girls

    Providing educational tools and building self-esteem in young girls are important goals for both Altrusa Club and the Women’s Fund of Door County. Altrusa was the grateful recipient of a generous $1,000 grant from the Women’s Fund that was used to assist school-aged girls getting ready to return to the classroom.

  • Successfully Applying to Agricultural Grant Programs

    Farmers and food entrepreneurs are invited to a workshop put on by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designed to give farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs information, tools and hands-on training to strengthen grant and loan applications.

  • Successfully Applying to Agricultural Grant Programs

    Farmers and food entrepreneurs are invited to a workshop put on by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designed to give farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs information, tools and hands-on training to strengthen grant and loan applications.

  • Door County Marine Introduces T-One Towing

    Door County Marine President Jon Kruse recently announced the company is offering emergency boat towing and salvage services to boaters in central Door County.

  • Door County Marine Introduces T-One Towing

    Door County Marine President Jon Kruse recently announced the company is offering emergency boat towing and salvage services to boaters in central Door County.

  • Oilerie Invited to Food Buyer’s Conference in Sicily

    The Oilerie Fish Creek was one of four American specialty food stores invited to participate in a weeklong food buyer’s conference in Sicily. Owner Curt Campbell attended the event, held the week of Sept.

  • Oilerie Invited to Food Buyer’s Conference in Sicily

    The Oilerie Fish Creek was one of four American specialty food stores invited to participate in a weeklong food buyer’s conference in Sicily. Owner Curt Campbell attended the event, held the week of Sept.

  • Door County Trolley Ghost Tours Showcased in “Midwest Living”

    Door County Trolley Ghost Tours are showcased in the October edition of Midwest Living magazine. The issue features the City of Sturgeon Bay and recognized Door County Trolley’s Haunted Olde Sturgeon Bay Ghost Tour.

  • Door County Trolley Ghost Tours Showcased in “Midwest Living”

    Door County Trolley Ghost Tours are showcased in the October edition of Midwest Living magazine. The issue features the City of Sturgeon Bay and recognized Door County Trolley’s Haunted Olde Sturgeon Bay Ghost Tour.

  • Jump-start Holiday Shopping at Inside/Outside Sale

    Grab your friends and get a jump-start on holiday shopping during Fish Creek's Annual Inside Outside Sale, Sept. 27-29. Stroll the leaf-swept sidewalks, breathe in the autumn air and enjoy a unique shopping experience during this three-day fall sale.

  • Jump-start Holiday Shopping at Inside/Outside Sale

    Grab your friends and get a jump-start on holiday shopping during Fish Creek's Annual Inside Outside Sale, Sept. 27-29. Stroll the leaf-swept sidewalks, breathe in the autumn air and enjoy a unique shopping experience during this three-day fall sale.

  • Destroyers Topple Braves

    Three touchdowns in the fourth quarter propelled the Door County Destroyers to a 41-21 win over the Dodge County Braves in a game played in Juneau, Wis.

  • Destroyers Topple Braves

    Three touchdowns in the fourth quarter propelled the Door County Destroyers to a 41-21 win over the Dodge County Braves in a game played in Juneau, Wis.

  • Pre-Fall Fest Meeting Scheduled in Sister Bay

    • A pre-Fall Fest meeting is scheduled for Sept. 25 at 6 pm in the Sister Bay Village Hall. At least one representative from all vendors selling food or beverages should attend.

  • Pre-Fall Fest Meeting Scheduled in Sister Bay

    • A pre-Fall Fest meeting is scheduled for Sept. 25 at 6 pm in the Sister Bay Village Hall. At least one representative from all vendors selling food or beverages should attend.

  • Sturgeon Bay City Council Voted to Remove Designated Bike Lanes on Michigan Street

    • The Sturgeon Bay City Council voted to remove the designated bike lanes on Michigan Street in Sturgeon Bay, return parking to both sides of the road and move the centerline back to the middle of the road.

  • Sturgeon Bay City Council Voted to Remove Designated Bike Lanes on Michigan Street

    • The Sturgeon Bay City Council voted to remove the designated bike lanes on Michigan Street in Sturgeon Bay, return parking to both sides of the road and move the centerline back to the middle of the road.

  • Door County Visitor Bureau Hosts Commitment Ceremony for Same Sex Couples

    The Door County Visitor Bureau markets to a lot of audiences – cyclists, foodies, lighthouse enthusiasts – and Communications Director Jon Jarosh is the first to say that no audience is the same.

  • Door County Visitor Bureau Hosts Commitment Ceremony for Same Sex Couples

    The Door County Visitor Bureau markets to a lot of audiences – cyclists, foodies, lighthouse enthusiasts – and Communications Director Jon Jarosh is the first to say that no audience is the same.

  • In Memoriam: Eunice Manz

    Eunice Manz, a local authority on gourmet foods, died on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the age of 94. Eunice and her husband Lawrence owned Manz’s Specialty Foods, the first shop in the Country Walk development in Sister Bay, for almost 20 years, where their love of gourmet foods and zest for life was on display for the loyal customers who soon became friends.

  • In Memoriam: Eunice Manz

    Eunice Manz, a local authority on gourmet foods, died on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the age of 94. Eunice and her husband Lawrence owned Manz’s Specialty Foods, the first shop in the Country Walk development in Sister Bay, for almost 20 years, where their love of gourmet foods and zest for life was on display for the loyal customers who soon became friends.

  • Detroit Harbor Dredging Begins

    Preparation work for dredging the Detroit Harbor between the Door Peninsula and Washington Island started last week, the first step in ensuring safe passage across the water that’s threatened by low water levels.

  • Detroit Harbor Dredging Begins

    Preparation work for dredging the Detroit Harbor between the Door Peninsula and Washington Island started last week, the first step in ensuring safe passage across the water that’s threatened by low water levels.

  • Your Representatives in the News

    Assembly Representative Garey Bies Bies introduced a bill with Senator Luther Olsen that would change room tax rules. It would require municipalities to send the 70 percent of room tax collection slated for tourism promotion to a tourism entity.

  • Your Representatives in the News

    Assembly Representative Garey Bies Bies introduced a bill with Senator Luther Olsen that would change room tax rules. It would require municipalities to send the 70 percent of room tax collection slated for tourism promotion to a tourism entity.

  • Take A Hike and Call Me in the Morning

    Community members have long known the joys of hiking the Door County Land Trust nature preserves for their beauty, ecological integrity and solitude.

  • Take A Hike and Call Me in the Morning

    Community members have long known the joys of hiking the Door County Land Trust nature preserves for their beauty, ecological integrity and solitude.

  • Our Overriding Challenge

    George Stone, an instructor of natural science at the Milwaukee Area Technical College and longtime climate scientist, presented at the Door County Environmental Council’s program on Sept.

  • Our Overriding Challenge

    George Stone, an instructor of natural science at the Milwaukee Area Technical College and longtime climate scientist, presented at the Door County Environmental Council’s program on Sept.

  • Waukesha Golf Pro Wins WPGA Tournament at Horseshoe Bay

    Eddie Terasa, golf pro at the North Hills Country Club in Waukesha, emerged as the winner in the field of 81 golf professionals from courses throughout Wisconsin who competed in the Wisconsin Professional Golfers’ Association Professional Championship Tournament on Sept.

  • Waukesha Golf Pro Wins WPGA Tournament at Horseshoe Bay

    Eddie Terasa, golf pro at the North Hills Country Club in Waukesha, emerged as the winner in the field of 81 golf professionals from courses throughout Wisconsin who competed in the Wisconsin Professional Golfers’ Association Professional Championship Tournament on Sept.

  • High School Fall Athletics

    Varsity sports schedules from Door County high schools.

  • High School Fall Athletics

    Varsity sports schedules from Door County high schools.

  • Shaggy Manes Are Really Strange

    One of the most easily recognized delicious mushrooms will begin to spring up overnight and decorate the roadsides and lawns as if by magic, but only after we receive the first killing frost.

  • Shaggy Manes Are Really Strange

    One of the most easily recognized delicious mushrooms will begin to spring up overnight and decorate the roadsides and lawns as if by magic, but only after we receive the first killing frost.

  • SBVC Hosts Harvest Moon Celebration and Sturgeon Auction

    The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center (SBVC) will host Harvest Festival and Harvest Moon Celebration on Sept. 21, beginning at 9 am. Downtown Third Avenue will be closed to traffic between Jefferson Street and Nebraska Street to celebrate the beginning of the autumn season.

  • SBVC Hosts Harvest Moon Celebration and Sturgeon Auction

    The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center (SBVC) will host Harvest Festival and Harvest Moon Celebration on Sept. 21, beginning at 9 am. Downtown Third Avenue will be closed to traffic between Jefferson Street and Nebraska Street to celebrate the beginning of the autumn season.

  • AleFest Brings Craft Beer, Seminars and Live Music to Egg Harbor

    The craft beer industry has grown tremendously in the past decade. In 2012 craft beer consumption was up by 15 percent, and shows signs of increasing in 2013.

  • AleFest Brings Craft Beer, Seminars and Live Music to Egg Harbor

    The craft beer industry has grown tremendously in the past decade. In 2012 craft beer consumption was up by 15 percent, and shows signs of increasing in 2013.

  • Harvest Fest at Orchard Country Winery & Market

    Orchard Country Winery & Market will host its 9th Annual Fall Harvest Fest on Sept. 28, 10 am – 5 pm, with complimentary tasting of Orchard Country wines, local micro brews and farm market foods.

  • Harvest Fest at Orchard Country Winery & Market

    Orchard Country Winery & Market will host its 9th Annual Fall Harvest Fest on Sept. 28, 10 am – 5 pm, with complimentary tasting of Orchard Country wines, local micro brews and farm market foods.

  • Go On a Moon Walk at Crossroads

    On Sept. 20, learners of all ages are invited to walk in the moonlight to the Council Ring fire to roast marshmallows, pop popcorn and listen to readings from Fran Hammerstrom’s book, Walk When the Moon Is Full at The Crossroads at Big Creek.

  • Go On a Moon Walk at Crossroads

    On Sept. 20, learners of all ages are invited to walk in the moonlight to the Council Ring fire to roast marshmallows, pop popcorn and listen to readings from Fran Hammerstrom’s book, Walk When the Moon Is Full at The Crossroads at Big Creek.

  • Statham Enamels to be Reborn

    Years ago, Valerie Statham was the impetus for the career of her father, internationally famous enamellist Leon Statham. Soon, she hopes to continue the work that ended with his death in 1986.

  • Statham Enamels to be Reborn

    Years ago, Valerie Statham was the impetus for the career of her father, internationally famous enamellist Leon Statham. Soon, she hopes to continue the work that ended with his death in 1986.

  • The Ridges Hosts Hike through Logan Creek Property

    This September The Ridges Sanctuary offers two very different ways to experience Door County’s fall colors and wildlife. Take a relaxing fall hike through The Ridges Sanctuary’s Logan Creek Property on Sept.

  • The Ridges Hosts Hike through Logan Creek Property

    This September The Ridges Sanctuary offers two very different ways to experience Door County’s fall colors and wildlife. Take a relaxing fall hike through The Ridges Sanctuary’s Logan Creek Property on Sept.

  • Shake Paws with Smokey Bear at Pen Park

    Shake paws with Smokey Bear and see Northern Door firefighting equipment at Nicolet Beach at Peninsula State Park on Oct. 12, 5 – 7:30 pm, at Smokey Bear’s Grand Finale Spook-tacular.

  • Shake Paws with Smokey Bear at Pen Park

    Shake paws with Smokey Bear and see Northern Door firefighting equipment at Nicolet Beach at Peninsula State Park on Oct. 12, 5 – 7:30 pm, at Smokey Bear’s Grand Finale Spook-tacular.

  • Bagpipes, and Denny Rauen, Make Holiday Music Motel Appearance

    Are bagpipes playing from the balcony of The Holiday Music Motel? You read right! Master luthier Denny Rauen changes hats – and kilt – to make his way north to The Holiday Music Motel Sept.

  • Bagpipes, and Denny Rauen, Make Holiday Music Motel Appearance

    Are bagpipes playing from the balcony of The Holiday Music Motel? You read right! Master luthier Denny Rauen changes hats – and kilt – to make his way north to The Holiday Music Motel Sept.

  • Inaugural “Play It Forward” Benefit Concert Held at DCA

    On Sept. 22, some of Door County’s most popular musicians will gather to raise funds for the GO BO Foundation with the first annual “Play It Forward” benefit concert at Door Community Auditorium.

  • Inaugural “Play It Forward” Benefit Concert Held at DCA

    On Sept. 22, some of Door County’s most popular musicians will gather to raise funds for the GO BO Foundation with the first annual “Play It Forward” benefit concert at Door Community Auditorium.

  • Sample

    Following Shakespeare’s line…to sample or not to sample, that is the question. Farmers are evenly divided on this field practice, whether to sample or not to sample.

  • Sample

    Following Shakespeare’s line…to sample or not to sample, that is the question. Farmers are evenly divided on this field practice, whether to sample or not to sample.

  • Patchouli Set to Play at UUF on Oct. 4

    On Oct. 4 at 7 pm, Patchouli will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County in north Ephraim. Patchouli has played at the Peg Egan Center and at the Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor.

  • Patchouli Set to Play at UUF on Oct. 4

    On Oct. 4 at 7 pm, Patchouli will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County in north Ephraim. Patchouli has played at the Peg Egan Center and at the Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor.

  • The Hitching Post Hosts Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons

    Since its inception, Steel Bridge Songfest has welcomed Jerry Joseph to participate in the yearly music festival that attracts dozens of talented musicians, including Jackson Browne.

  • The Hitching Post Hosts Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons

    Since its inception, Steel Bridge Songfest has welcomed Jerry Joseph to participate in the yearly music festival that attracts dozens of talented musicians, including Jackson Browne.

  • Carolyn Carter Performs at Horseshoe Bay Farm

    Horseshoe Bay Farm will host folk singer/songwriter Carolyn Carter in a one-night concert on Oct. 12 at 6:30 pm. This unique barn is a perfect fit for the genre of music that Carter writes and performs.

  • Carolyn Carter Performs at Horseshoe Bay Farm

    Horseshoe Bay Farm will host folk singer/songwriter Carolyn Carter in a one-night concert on Oct. 12 at 6:30 pm. This unique barn is a perfect fit for the genre of music that Carter writes and performs.

  • Door County String Academy Announces 2013-2014 Program

    The Door County String Academy (DCSA) announces its 2013 – 2014 school year program. The DCSA will continue to offer lessons and group ensembles to the youth of Door County ages 7 to 18-years-old at Hope Church in Sturgeon Bay.

  • Door County String Academy Announces 2013-2014 Program

    The Door County String Academy (DCSA) announces its 2013 – 2014 school year program. The DCSA will continue to offer lessons and group ensembles to the youth of Door County ages 7 to 18-years-old at Hope Church in Sturgeon Bay.

  • Pen Players Company Members Receive Joseph Jefferson Award Nominations

    Miracle on South Division Street is now on stage at Peninsula Players through Oct. 20. All heck breaks loose on South Division Street when a deathbed confession shakes the Nowak family to its core.

  • Pen Players Company Members Receive Joseph Jefferson Award Nominations

    Miracle on South Division Street is now on stage at Peninsula Players through Oct. 20. All heck breaks loose on South Division Street when a deathbed confession shakes the Nowak family to its core.

  • SDCA Begins Fall/Winter Season with Kenya Safari Acrobats

    The Southern Door Community Auditorium (SDCA) will provide a full series of community events and performances this fall and winter. Program director Terry Lundahl recently announced the line-up that includes local and national acts encompassing a wide range of theater, music, dance and comedy.

  • SDCA Begins Fall/Winter Season with Kenya Safari Acrobats

    The Southern Door Community Auditorium (SDCA) will provide a full series of community events and performances this fall and winter. Program director Terry Lundahl recently announced the line-up that includes local and national acts encompassing a wide range of theater, music, dance and comedy.

  • “39 Steps” and StageKids Classes Held at TAP

    The 39 Steps opened at Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) on Sept. 1, and will continue through Oct. 20. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and that’s The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre.

  • “39 Steps” and StageKids Classes Held at TAP

    The 39 Steps opened at Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) on Sept. 1, and will continue through Oct. 20. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and that’s The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre.

  • Wisconsin Brass Quintet in Concert at Hope United Church

    Join the Wisconsin Brass Quintet (WBQ), ensemble-in-residence at the University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Music, on Oct. 3 at 7 pm for an evening of music from the 14th, 17th, 20th, and 21st centuries.

  • Wisconsin Brass Quintet in Concert at Hope United Church

    Join the Wisconsin Brass Quintet (WBQ), ensemble-in-residence at the University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Music, on Oct. 3 at 7 pm for an evening of music from the 14th, 17th, 20th, and 21st centuries.

  • Congratulations to Lindsay Lautenbach

    A brief stop in the shade, for free water and Gatorade...

  • Congratulations to Lindsay Lautenbach

    A brief stop in the shade, for free water and Gatorade...

  • Door County Surf Sports Promotes Growing Sport via Facebook

    “No matter which way the wind blows, there are knee-high to waist-high waves somewhere in the county,” says Stein Erik Gabrielsen, kite surfing, wind surfing, and stand up paddleboarding (SUP) instructor extraordinaire.

  • Door County Surf Sports Promotes Growing Sport via Facebook

    “No matter which way the wind blows, there are knee-high to waist-high waves somewhere in the county,” says Stein Erik Gabrielsen, kite surfing, wind surfing, and stand up paddleboarding (SUP) instructor extraordinaire.

  • FRAMED

    Our great friend (and co-owner of the Peninsula Pulse), Madeline Johnson said ‘I do’ to Chris Harris on a beautiful September day at The Alpine Resort, surrounded by friends and family – including The Rhythm Chicken.

  • FRAMED

    Our great friend (and co-owner of the Peninsula Pulse), Madeline Johnson said ‘I do’ to Chris Harris on a beautiful September day at The Alpine Resort, surrounded by friends and family – including The Rhythm Chicken.

  • Lampert Lumber Offers Ladies Tool Night

    Roger Bergen, manager of Lampert Lumber in Sister Bay, escorts me throughout the store – past paint swatches, flooring displays, and a popcorn machine… “You want some?” he asks.

  • Lampert Lumber Offers Ladies Tool Night

    Roger Bergen, manager of Lampert Lumber in Sister Bay, escorts me throughout the store – past paint swatches, flooring displays, and a popcorn machine… “You want some?” he asks.

  • Oh, Hoppy Day!

    On a recent visit to the mainland I had the opportunity to sample a couple of hop-centric ales on tap – Hop Cream Ale from Capital Brewing of Middleton, Wis.

  • Oh, Hoppy Day!

    On a recent visit to the mainland I had the opportunity to sample a couple of hop-centric ales on tap – Hop Cream Ale from Capital Brewing of Middleton, Wis.

  • Mr. G’s Hosts Magician, Hypnotist Jeff Jay

    For more than ten years, magician and hypnotist Jeff Smith, aka Jeff Jay, has crisscrossed the country with his wife Donna Bright, hypnotizing the masses.

  • Mr. G’s Hosts Magician, Hypnotist Jeff Jay

    For more than ten years, magician and hypnotist Jeff Smith, aka Jeff Jay, has crisscrossed the country with his wife Donna Bright, hypnotizing the masses.

  • The Cheese Insider

    As we all know, Wisconsin is serious about cheese. Wisconsin is the largest producer of cheese in the U.S., and the dairy industry in Wisconsin generates over $2.

  • The Cheese Insider

    As we all know, Wisconsin is serious about cheese. Wisconsin is the largest producer of cheese in the U.S., and the dairy industry in Wisconsin generates over $2.

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:15pm

    Dear Mary Pat, My friends are trying to set me up – which is great, but I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. They gave my number to a man I’d never met, who texted me the next day: “Hey, I'm Brian.

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:15pm

    Dear Mary Pat, My friends are trying to set me up – which is great, but I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. They gave my number to a man I’d never met, who texted me the next day: “Hey, I'm Brian.

  • Overheard, Shout Outs and Pet Peeves

    Are there tid-bits of conversations you’ve heard while standing in line at the grocery store, serving a table, or walking down the sidewalk that make you smile, cringe or laugh out loud?

  • Overheard, Shout Outs and Pet Peeves

    Are there tid-bits of conversations you’ve heard while standing in line at the grocery store, serving a table, or walking down the sidewalk that make you smile, cringe or laugh out loud?

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:09pm

    Virgo (August 23 – September 22): A sighting of Myron Florn is a true signal that your gout and indigestion is caused by too much exposure to Baileys Harbor.

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:09pm

    Virgo (August 23 – September 22): A sighting of Myron Florn is a true signal that your gout and indigestion is caused by too much exposure to Baileys Harbor.

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:04pm

    Who is Sturgeon Bay’s Garland Street named after?

  • Article posted Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:04pm

    Who is Sturgeon Bay’s Garland Street named after?

  • Door County Golfer Profile: Eugene Jacobs

    Jacobs has nabbed three hole-in-ones during his 57 years playing golf - one at Idlewild and two at Cherry Hills.

  • Door County Golfer Profile: Eugene Jacobs

    Jacobs has nabbed three hole-in-ones during his 57 years playing golf - one at Idlewild and two at Cherry Hills.

  • Golf League Results

    Results from Door County golf leagues.

  • Golf League Results

    Results from Door County golf leagues.

  • Golf Events

    Golf events from around the county.

  • Golf Events

    Golf events from around the county.

  • DCAL Gallery Hosts Season Finale Reception

    The Door County Art League (DCAL) Gallery is savoring the final weeks of a successful 2013 season with wine, cheese and other delectable treats at its autumn reception on Sept.

  • DCAL Gallery Hosts Season Finale Reception

    The Door County Art League (DCAL) Gallery is savoring the final weeks of a successful 2013 season with wine, cheese and other delectable treats at its autumn reception on Sept.

  • Focus on the Door Exhibit at The Hardy

    As one of three jurors for the current Hardy Gallery photography exhibition titled Focus on the Door, Suzanne Rose was invited to hang five images. Rose said of her work, “I thought it would be fun to counter [co-juror Dan Anderson’s] huge, front to back sharp images captured around the world at some of the most amazing photo destinations on the planet with images made here in Door County…on my iPhone.

  • Focus on the Door Exhibit at The Hardy

    As one of three jurors for the current Hardy Gallery photography exhibition titled Focus on the Door, Suzanne Rose was invited to hang five images. Rose said of her work, “I thought it would be fun to counter [co-juror Dan Anderson’s] huge, front to back sharp images captured around the world at some of the most amazing photo destinations on the planet with images made here in Door County…on my iPhone.

  • Classes and Events at Artists Guild

    After-school Youth Art Classes are in full swing at Artists Guild. The topic on Sept. 23 and 24 is “Stained Glass Cling Fish.” Instructor Sarah Bradley will teach kids to make clings with window paint in bright designs.

  • Classes and Events at Artists Guild

    After-school Youth Art Classes are in full swing at Artists Guild. The topic on Sept. 23 and 24 is “Stained Glass Cling Fish.” Instructor Sarah Bradley will teach kids to make clings with window paint in bright designs.

  • Turtle Ridge Presents “Fall Wool Expressions”

    Door County artist Mary Ellen Sisulak has been creating beautiful leather handbags and fiber art for more than 30 years. Her newest endeavor involves merino wool and an ancient Japanese dye technique called “shibori.

  • Turtle Ridge Presents “Fall Wool Expressions”

    Door County artist Mary Ellen Sisulak has been creating beautiful leather handbags and fiber art for more than 30 years. Her newest endeavor involves merino wool and an ancient Japanese dye technique called “shibori.

  • Deadline Approaches for MAM Juried Exhibit

    The Miller Art Museum announces a call for entries for the upcoming 38th Juried Annual Exhibit from Nov. 9 – Dec. 28. Both emerging and professional artists, 18-years-old and older, are invited to participate in this competition, juried by art professionals.

  • Deadline Approaches for MAM Juried Exhibit

    The Miller Art Museum announces a call for entries for the upcoming 38th Juried Annual Exhibit from Nov. 9 – Dec. 28. Both emerging and professional artists, 18-years-old and older, are invited to participate in this competition, juried by art professionals.

  • Poetry: Finding your voice, using it well

    From Oct. 13 – 18, 2013 Lawrence University’s Bjِrklunden offers the seminar “Poetry: Finding your voice, using it well” with Marilyn Taylor. Whether participants consider themselves beginners or experienced poets, this course offers an exceptional opportunity for them to write the poems that will clearly and imaginatively express the observations and feelings that are distinctly theirs.

  • Poetry: Finding your voice, using it well

    From Oct. 13 – 18, 2013 Lawrence University’s Bjِrklunden offers the seminar “Poetry: Finding your voice, using it well” with Marilyn Taylor. Whether participants consider themselves beginners or experienced poets, this course offers an exceptional opportunity for them to write the poems that will clearly and imaginatively express the observations and feelings that are distinctly theirs.

  • Share, Celebrate, Slam at Washington Island Lit Festival

    The Washington Island Literary Festival “Writing Wisconsin: Facts and Fictions” debuts October 4 – 6 at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center. Featured author and former Wisconsin Public Radio host Jean Feraca will present “From Poetry, To Memoir, To Fiction: A writer’s journey.

  • Share, Celebrate, Slam at Washington Island Lit Festival

    The Washington Island Literary Festival “Writing Wisconsin: Facts and Fictions” debuts October 4 – 6 at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center. Featured author and former Wisconsin Public Radio host Jean Feraca will present “From Poetry, To Memoir, To Fiction: A writer’s journey.

  • Martha Egan Returns to Wisconsin for Lit Festival

    Author Martha Egan returns to her home state for a special appearance in October to promote her award-winning novel, An Apricot Year. Egan, a native of Green Bay, Wis.

  • Martha Egan Returns to Wisconsin for Lit Festival

    Author Martha Egan returns to her home state for a special appearance in October to promote her award-winning novel, An Apricot Year. Egan, a native of Green Bay, Wis.

  • When Real and Fictional Monarchs Meet

    Last week I had one of those weird book moments, where it feels like the author was writing just for you. No, it wasn’t Judy Blume teaching me about growing up or Shakespeare wrapping me in romance.

  • When Real and Fictional Monarchs Meet

    Last week I had one of those weird book moments, where it feels like the author was writing just for you. No, it wasn’t Judy Blume teaching me about growing up or Shakespeare wrapping me in romance.

  • The Pianos Have Arrived

    Judy and Carl Jackson will play their annual two-piano benefit concert on Sept. 15 at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, Ellison Bay, to honor and support the work and community of Scandia Village.

  • The Pianos Have Arrived

    Judy and Carl Jackson will play their annual two-piano benefit concert on Sept. 15 at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, Ellison Bay, to honor and support the work and community of Scandia Village.