Category: Bulletin
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Weber Announces Candidacy for Circuit Court Judge
On Nov. 9, David L. Weber officially announced his candidacy for Door County Circuit Court Judge, Branch II, in the April 4, 2017 election. Weber has been filling the position since August after being appointed by Gov. Scott Walker on June 30 to fill the bench left empty by the May 11 retirement of Judge […]
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Caleb Frostman Selected as Next DCEDC Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) selected Caleb Frostman to be the next Executive Director of the organization, following a search throughout Wisconsin and surrounding states. Frostman will replace DCEDC founding Executive Director Bill Chaudoir, who retires next month. Frostman will assume his duties Nov. 29. Frostman, a Green […]
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Fatal Vehicle Crash in Clay Banks
On Nov. 9 at 9:24 pm the Door County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a one-vehicle crash on County U, about 100 feet south of Midway Road in the town of Clay Banks. The vehicle, a 2007 Cadillac, was southbound on County U and failed to negotiate a curve when it entered the southbound ditch […]
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Bayview Bridge Closing to One-Lane Traffic Nov. 16-17
The Bayview Bridge will be closed to one lane traffic on Wednesday, Nov. 16 and Thursday, Nov. 17 from 9 am to 3 pm, for some gusset repair that has not been finished from when the bridge was down. The snooper inspection truck will be on the bridge inspecting the gusset replacement so one lane […]
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Liberty Grove Open Military Honor Circle
The Liberty Grove Historical Society (LGHS) announced the opening of its new Military Honor Circle to all Door County veterans and active duty personnel. Situated on the historical society’s grounds overlooking Ellison Bay, it is the first memorial monument in Door County honoring individual military personnel, according to the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Excavation for the […]
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Eagle Tower Receives Matching $100,000 Grant
A local foundation has approved a $100,000 dollar-for-dollar matching grant for the Eagle Tower fundraising efforts. This news arrives weeks after an initial $100,000 donation was confirmed, which allowed the project committee and state department to move forward with the selection of an architect/engineer. Donations made through foundations or other grants do not apply to […]
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Sturgeon Bay Continues Leaf Collection
The City of Sturgeon Bay will continue with the collection of leaves through the week of Nov. 14-18, weather permitting. Once the crews have collected your materials, please do not place any more out as they will not be able to go back. Bagged leaves will not be collected. Brush and garden waste will not […]
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More Than Half of County Vehicle Accidents Involve Visitors
The facts below are from Anatomy of Traffic Safety in Door County, a report prepared by the Bureau of Transportation Safety and presented at the 2016 4th quarter meeting of the Door County Highway Safety Commission on Nov. 3. Inattentive driving was the most often cited reason (22 percent) for a crash in Door County […]
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Jacksonport Businesses Invited to Nov. 14 Business Forum
The Jacksonport Plan Commission is holding a Business Forum with Jacksonport businesses at 6 pm on Nov. 14 at the town hall. The purpose of the meeting is to hear comments, complaints, suggestions and comments from local businesses so the Plan Commission can do a better job advising the town board.
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Clark Lake Meeting Called for Nov. 10
A special meeting of the supervisors for the towns of Jacksonport and Sevastopol has been called for 7 pm Thursday, Nov. 10, to discuss Clark Lake, at the Sevastopol Town Hall. The notice sent out for the meeting said it is being held to set facts straight and quell rumors. Public comment will be limited […]
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On Oct. 28 at 4:33 pm, Sturgeon Bay Police were dispatched to the highway on the west side of the city for a report of an intoxicated driver leaving a gas station. Officers located the vehicle pulling into the parking lot of Motel 57 and stopped the driver, a 37-year-old male from Marinette. Based on […]
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Kewaunee County Recommends Early Voting Registration
Kewaunee County is asking that eligible voters be registered with photo identification in hand, before heading to the polls to cast their ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, as high turnout is expected with the presidential race. Kewaunee County Clerk Jamie Annoye reports that at least seven percent of the eligible voters in Kewaunee […]
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Here is what you will find on your ballot when you vote in Door County on Nov. 8: President of the United States – Hillary Clinton (Democrat), Donald Trump (Republican), Darrell Castle (Constitution), Roque De La Fuente (Reform), Gary Johnson (Libertarian), Monica Moorehead (Worker’s World), Jill Stein (Green), and a write in option. U.S. Senate […]
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Dunn County Considers CAFO Moratorium
A draft resolution introduced in a Dunn County committee calls for a one-year moratorium on concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, with an option to extend the moratorium for a second year. It comes amidst a proposed expansion of the local Rock Creek dairy to more than 7,000 cows. Dunn County Board Chair Steve Rasmussen […]
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DNR Plans for Lake Michigan Fish Stocking
Following announcement of the 2017 stocking plans for Chinook, Coho, steelhead, brown trout and lake trout in the Wisconsin waters of Lake Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources will launch its next phase of stakeholder engagement on management of the fishery at a meeting of the Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum Nov. 7 at UW-Sheboygan. Brad […]
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Daylight Saving Time comes to an end this weekend. Don’t forget to fall back an hour on Nov. 6.
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Clean Wisconsin Challenges High Capacity Well Permits
Clean Wisconsin, the state’s oldest environmental organization, filed nine legal challenges last week against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) over the agency’s recent granting of high-capacity well permits, mainly in the Central Sands region. These lawsuits are in response to the DNR’s decision to rely on the opinion of Attorney General Brad Schimel […]
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Water Quality Projects Added 342 Wisconsin Jobs
A new study from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater shows that in the last two years, investing in water quality projects has created more than 342 full-time jobs and stimulated the regional economy with more than $30 million. In addition, property values rose by $86 million. The projects in the study were funded by the Fund […]
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DNR Selling state-owned land through Nov. 28
The Department of Natural Resources is offering 15 state-owned parcels of land for public sale through Nov. 28, 2016. Counties, cities and townships have a first right to purchase these parcels for the minimum transaction value. The 15 properties have been posted for bid as Auction #16825 on WisconsinSurplus.com. Parcels available for purchase are located […]
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Sister Bay Buzz: Oct. 28 – Nov. 3
By Zeke Jackson, Village Administrator Do you have old cleaners and sprays as well as chemicals and gasoline lying around your house and garage that you want to get rid of? Well, you’re in luck. On Nov. 4, 3:30 to 5:30 pm, the Door County Highway Department will conduct a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection […]