Category: Bulletin
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County Schools Sponsor Cyberbullying Presentation
Southern Door Schools along with Gibraltar and Sevastopol are hosting a presentation for parents, educators and community members by Justin Patchin of Cyberbullying Research Center (cyberbullying.org). The presentation titled “Teen Technology Use and Misuse” will cover a broad overview of cyberbullying, including issues parents, educators and teens need to know about how youth use and […]
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Door County Democrats Host Pie Party Feb. 19
Door County Democrats will hold their 11th annual Pie Party beginning at 2:30 pm Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Olde Opera House, 23 W. Oak St., Sturgeon Bay. The guest speaker will be Rep. David Bowen, 30, who became the youngest member of the Milwaukee County Board in 2012. He was elected to the Wisconsin […]
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Informational Kewaunee Digester Meeting Feb. 20
Kewaunee County invites the public to attend an informational meeting for locally elected officials with state agencies regarding the proposed Integrated Anaerobic Digester System Program on Monday, Feb. 20, at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds in Luxemburg. Representatives from the Public Service Commission (PSC), Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Agriculture, Trade […]
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Sturgeon Bay City Council Candidate Forum is Feb. 27
The League of Women Voters of Door County is sponsoring a Candidate Forum for Sturgeon Bay City Council candidates on Monday, Feb. 27, at 7 pm in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 421 Michigan St. The forum is an opportunity for the public to become acquainted with the candidates: District 1: Kelly Catarozoli, […]
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‘Fish Sticking’ Continues on Kangaroo Lake this February
The Kangaroo Lake Association, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and partially funded by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, will continue placing “Fish Sticks” in Kangaroo Lake on Feb. 11, according to Tom Schneider, Kangaroo Lake Association president. “The Fish Sticks project attempts to balance homeowners’ desire to enjoy their lake property with habitat […]
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Sturgeon Bay Police Department Warns Against Scammers Trying to Access Computers
Recently, Sturgeon Bay Police took a scam report where a caller with a heavy foreign accent attempted to gain remote access to the person’s computer. The caller implied the person was having problems with their computer/Windows software, and they could correct the problem with their repair service. To gain the trust, the caller said he […]
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Door County Community Foundation Announces Grant for Partial Scholarships to Björklunden Seminars
A $2,000 grant from the Door County Community Foundation will make it easier for area residents to attend a 2017 Lawrence University-sponsored seminar at Björklunden. The grant will be used to provide partial scholarships to permanent Door County residents interested in attending any of Björklunden’s 37 different adult seminars that begin the week of June […]
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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 […]
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Citizens Invited to Join Door-Kewaunee Legislative Days in Madison
Door Kewaunee Legislative Days 2017 is pleased to invite local citizens to join us in our mission to call on every legislator in Madison this spring. Door Kewaunee Legislative Days main events are scheduled for April 5, when delegates will call on state legislators in the afternoon and enjoy a reception with legislators and guests […]
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Sturgeon Bay Group Gathers in Protest against Trump Administration Policies
Despite a below-zero windchill, more than 35 people showed up on Feb. 2 in Sturgeon Bay to protest Trump Administration policies. The group marched over the Michigan and Oregon Street bridges and, according to marcher Dawn Patel, “got a lot of positive support from passing drivers.” Photo by Heather Harle Frykman.
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Jacksonport Holding Forum Feb. 9 for Town Building Project
On Thursday, Feb. 9 beginning at 6:30pm at the Jacksonport Town Hall, the public is invited to a presentation by Keuny Architects of the final drawings and specs for the proposed town building project. Following the public forum, a special board meeting will be held. The agenda includes two items: approve the Keuny Architects final […]
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Sister Bay to File Suit against Liberty Grove over Ownership of Waste Water Plant
The Sister Bay Board of Trustees has begun the process to file a lawsuit against the Town of Liberty Grove seeking a declaratory judgment regarding the ownership of the Sister Bay Waste Water Plant. The village has always asserted that it owns the plant. The town wished to have a “Utilities Commission” own and operate […]
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163 Private Schools Registered for Wisconsin Parental Choice Program
One-hundred-sixty-three private nonsectarian and religious schools and school systems registered with the Department of Public Instruction by the Jan. 10 deadline to accept students for the 2017-18 school year through the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP). Eleven schools that previously participated in either the Milwaukee or Racine Parental Choice programs or both are registering to […]
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Kewaunee County Department of Human Services Offers Help for Seasonal Affective Disorder
The Kewaunee County Department of Human Services wants residents to know there is help available for anyone who may notice periods of depression that appear to correlate with seasonal changes during the year. The reason for this may be due to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Symptoms of the condition can include oversleeping, daytime fatigue and […]
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Southern Door School Holding Referendum Meeting Feb. 4
On Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9-9:45 am in the high school library, the Southern Door County School District will hold a brief meeting to present background information about the upcoming referendum to exceed the revenue limits. The referendum question will be presented to Southern Door Voters on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. The meeting will feature […]
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Koulias Home Almost Ready to Move from Lakeside Park
The former Koulias home was moved from Lakeside Park in Jacksonport to the edge of Hwy. 57 as the new owner waits for utility hook-ups for the home. “We are getting very anxious for it to arrive here on Elm Drive,” said Stefani Burke, who purchased the home from the town for $1,200. She and […]
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Door County Health Department Urges Residents to Learn more about Radon
January is National Radon Action Month and the Door County Health Department, the Wisconsin Department of Health And Family Services and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, are encouraging everyone in Door County to learn more about radon and how to protect you and your family from being exposed to it. Radon is a radioactive and […]
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Southern Door Student Council Holds Red Cross Blood Drive Feb. 10
The Southern Door Student Council and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive on Friday, Feb. 10, from 9 am to 2 pm in the Southern Door high school gym. Anyone who is 17 years old, weighs 110 pounds or is 16 with parent permission, and is in good health may donate blood. […]
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Southern Door School Proposes Operational Referendum for April Election
On Jan. 23 the Southern Door School Board voted to present a two-year, non-recurring referendum to the community authorizing the district budget to exceed its revenue limit by $936,000 for each of the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years, for non-recurring purposes consisting of ongoing operational expenses necessary to maintain current educational programs and services. An […]
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Michigan Street Bridge Closure Extended to Jan. 26
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region office announces extension of the Michigan Street Bridge closure in Sturgeon Bay until Thursday, Jan. 26. Recent ice and rain have delayed replacing nine bridge beams damaged in a vehicle strike last year. Repair work on the bridge began Tuesday, Jan. 3, and was scheduled to finish […]