Category: Bulletin
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Retired Educators to Host Wisconsin Retirement System Seminar Dec. 7
The Door-Kewaunee Retired Educators’ Association will host a free seminar for participants of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) on Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 6:30 – 8 pm at the Southern Door County School District Auditorium, 2073 County Road DK in Brussels. The focus will be on the Wisconsin Retirement System benefits and options. The seminar […]
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County Sends Out Property Tax Bills
Door County property tax bills are now being printed and some are already in the mail. Door County Treasurer Jay Zahn reminds taxpayers that his office will once again be collecting all property taxes for 15 of the 19 municipalities in the county. The County Treasurer’s office is located on the ground level of the […]
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Southern Door Striders Walking Group Begins
Walk off those winter blues and join the Southern Door Striders walking group, open to adult residents of Southern Door free of charge. There are several indoor walking routes designed by the district’s Partners in Health committee. Adult residents of Southern Door are invited to walk Monday through Friday from 6:30-7:30 am and from 5-10 […]
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Walmart Traffic Lights Working in Sturgeon Bay
The traffic lights at the Walmart entrance on Egg Harbor Road are working again. The Sturgeon Bay Police Dept. reports that it has been notified the contractor has just completed reconnecting all of the wiring and reprogramming of the control box to make them fully operational. The lights have been programmed so Egg Harbor Road […]
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Southern Door Schools 30th Annual Holiday Party Dec. 14
All senior citizens who live in southern Door, ages 62 and above, are invited to attend the 30th annual holiday party at Southern Door School. This year’s party will be on Wednesday, Dec. 14, and is sponsored by the high school students and staff. This is a free event offered as a holiday thank you […]
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4th Annual “Giving for Sara” Food Drive in Kewaunee County
Kewaunee County Human Services is asking for a hand with helping local residents in need, through the 4th Annual “Giving for Sara” Food Drive. The holiday fundraiser is in the memory of Sara Malay, who was serving as the Aging Services Unit Director for Kewaunee County, when she unexpectedly died on Oct. 7, 2013. In […]
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Fatal Vehicle Crash in Southern Door County
At 5:23 pm on Nov. 23, the Door County Sheriff’s Dept. was notified of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hwy. 57 and County H in southern Door County. A vehicle attempting to cross the four-lane intersection failed to yield the right of way and was struck by a northbound vehicle. The driver of […]
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Wisconsin State Park Sticker 2017 Now on Sale
People looking for a holiday gift that keeps giving throughout the year can give outdoor enthusiasts access to some of the most scenic areas found in Wisconsin that offer thousands of miles of trails, hundreds of nature hiking opportunities and dozens of beaches, with a 2017 Wisconsin state park admission sticker or state trail pass. […]
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Suicide Prevention Presentation Dec. 6
Door County Public Health Nurses Sue Powers and Katie VanLaanen will present a program on QPR for Suicide Prevention at Bay View Lutheran Church, Sturgeon Bay, at 6 pm on Dec. 6. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer. Attendees will learn to recognize the warnings signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade […]
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Lumberjack and Jill Holiday Party at Door County Brewing Co.
Door County Brewing Co. is hosting a lumberjack and lumberjill party on Dec. 10 featuring music from WIFEE and the HUZzBAND in order to raise funds to give to two local organizations. Chop and Shop With a Cop is an event in which the Sturgeon Bay Police take area kids to chop a tree, buy […]
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Harmann Family Creates Scholarship Fund
The Harmann Family and the Door County Community Foundation are pleased to announce the creation of the Darlene and Wayne Harmann Scholarship Fund, which honors the lives of Darlene and Wayne Harmann. Their children – John Harmann, Kevin Harmann and Stacy Stutz – are offering the community a matching opportunity. From Nov. 21 (Wayne’s birthday) […]
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Group Calls on EPA for Mississippi River Cleanup
The Mississippi River Collaborative – a partnership of 13 environmental and legal groups – released a report on Nov. 17, calling for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to perform its duties under the Clean Water Act and compel states along the Mississippi River to take action to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus pollution flowing into the […]
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Countywide Movie Night at Sturgeon Bay Cinema Dec. 16
Sturgeon Bay Cinema has been reserved on Friday, Dec. 16, for a countywide movie night sponsored by Project 180. Students from all Door County schools are invited. Star Wars Rogue One will be playing. Doors open at 11 pm, with a movie start time of 11:30 pm. The cost is $8 per person and includes […]
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DNR Seeks Public Comment on Access to Navigable Waters
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment regarding public access on Wisconsin’s navigable waters. The draft environmental assessment is available online at fws.gov/midwest/news/documents/WisconsinBoatEA2016-2020.pdf. This assessment is related to the development of public access sites on navigable waters in […]
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Seminar on Wisconsin Retirement System Dec. 7
The Door-Kewaunee Retired Educators’ Association will host a free seminar for participants of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) on Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 6:30 – 8 pm at the Southern Door County School District Auditorium, 2073 County Road DK, Brussels. The focus will be on the Wisconsin Retirement System benefits and options. The seminar is […]
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Southern Door FFA Alumni Hosting 11th Annual Toy Show
The Southern Door FFA Alumni will host its 11th annual toy show on Sunday, Nov. 27 from 9 am until 2pm featuring a silent auction, bucket raffle, door prizes and food. The show will be held at Southern Door High School, 2073 County Road DK in Brussels. Admission is $3 and free for children ages […]
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State Superintendent Submits Budget Request for Public Schools
State Superintendent Tony Evers recently submitted his 2017-19 budget request to the governor and Legislature, outlining key fiscal priorities for students and schools in the upcoming years. “This budget is about the state partnering with schools to prepare students for college and career,” said Evers. “From Winter to Waukesha, a greater state investment is the […]
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Baileys Harbor Town Clerk Doug Smith Resigns
After nearly 10 years of managing town business, Baileys Harbor Town Clerk Doug Smith has tendered his resignation. “It’s time for a new adventure,” he said. “I’m hoping it’s here.” Smith began working for the town on May 7, 2007 and his last official day will be March 31, 2017.
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Get Your Christmas Tree from a State Forest
People interested in cutting their own Christmas trees can obtain Department of Natural Resources permits to cut trees from northern state forests. This service is only available on the Black River, Brule River, Flambeau River, Peshtigo River, Governor Knowles and Northern Highland-American Legion State Forests. Permits can be obtained from the property headquarters for a […]
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Driver Charged with OWI, Felony Possession of Marijuana
On Nov. 6 at 5:35 pm, Sturgeon Bay Police received a report of an intoxicated driver with a two-year-old child who struck a dog while leaving a residence. Police located and stopped the vehicle, which was being driven by a 35-year-old Sturgeon Bay woman. The driver smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot eyes. Field sobriety […]