Category: Bulletin
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Safety Tips for Trick or Treating
The Sturgeon Bay Police Dept. offers the following safety tips for trick or treating in the city on Monday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 7 pm. Be familiar with the neighborhood you trick or treat in. Go only to homes with a light on. Go in pairs; there is safety in numbers. Look both ways […]
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State Survey on Internet Access
With the aid of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin State Broadband Office is conducting a survey about internet access in Wisconsin. The goal of the survey is to help state planners and policymakers better understand the need for improved internet access in the state. The survey will remain open through Nov. 23. […]
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Closing Date For Gibraltar Beach Expansion Purchase
The closing date for Gibraltar’s purchase of the York property to expand the beach is set for Dec. 31. Before then, the town board and the Parks and Lands Committee hope to walk through the property and building with builders from Peninsula Building Systems to review possibilities to repurpose the building that is currently on […]
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State Designates Rustic Road on Washington Island
The state has designated two new Rustic Roads in the state, including the only island Rustic Road in Wisconsin: Rustic Road 118 in Wabeno, Forest County, and Rustic Road 119 in the Town of Washington, Door County. Rustic Road 119 (R-119) is a 27-mile route comprised of segments of County W, and 14 town roads […]
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Breadmaking Workshop with UW-Extension Nov. 5
The Door Association for Home and Community Education invites you to a fun Educational Day to learn how to make bread and decorate cookies. The program will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, 1-4 pm at the Jacksonport Town Hall, 3365 County V. There is a fee of $5/person, which will be collected at the […]
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Protest Against CAFOs at Madison Capitol Oct. 22
The second Annual “Stink-In” Comes to the Capitol steps in Madison at 10 am Saturday, Oct. 22. More than 20 local, state and national groups plan to gather to oppose the impact of industrial animal operations and call for change. The coalition of community, environmental and agricultural groups includes Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network, Socially Responsible […]
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The Fall Color Report compiled by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism estimated that the fall colors in Door County would peak this week. While most of northern Wisconsin is past its peak and southern counties are just beginning to turn, we looked at what makes the leaves change color and why we have had a […]
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Peninsula State Park Named Best Park in All Four Seasons
The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks have awarded Peninsula State Park the 2016 Gold Seal Award for “Best Park/Trail to Visit in All Four Seasons” and “Best Park/Trail for Kids to Complete Explorer Books.” The statewide Friends of Wisconsin State Parks organization runs the Gold Seal Award program each year to highlight Wisconsin’s parks, trails […]
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Kewaunee to Discuss County E Bridge Replacement
Kewaunee County is announcing a public information meeting to discuss the proposed replacement of the bridge on County E over the recreational trail. The project is located about one mile north of the City of Kewaunee. The recreational trail is part of the Ahnapee State Trail and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The meeting […]
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USDA Offers to Buy $20 Million of Cheese from Private Surplus
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering to purchase $20 million of cheddar cheese to reduce a private cheese surplus that has reached record levels, while assisting food banks and other food assistance recipients. While USDA projects dairy prices to increase throughout the rest of the year, many […]
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Sheriff Warns of Thefts at Roadside Cash Boxes
In the past several weeks, the Door County Sheriff’s Department has taken complaints from business owners about roadside cash boxes that have been broken into. Businesses that sell wares such as wood, vegetables or fruit and crafts have been targeted. In some cases, the suspects have parked away from the businesses and then walked there […]
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The Door County Airport and Parks Committee decided at its Oct. 12 meeting to leave the issue of building cairns – or stacks of rocks on the shoreline – alone after Door County Supervisor Megan Lundahl requested some action by the county at Cave Point County Park. “The basic issue with cairns is that the […]
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State to Maintain Chinook Salmon Stocking Levels
Following a series of public meetings and review of comments submitted by stakeholders, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will preserve Lake Michigan Chinook salmon stocking at current levels while maintaining a diverse and robust fishery. This will be accomplished by reducing stocking levels of other species. “We appreciate the public’s engagement in the process […]
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Gallagher to Visit Sturgeon Bay
Mike Gallagher, Republican candidate for the 8th District Congressional seat, will be at Door County Republican headquarters on Saturday, Oct. 15. Gallagher will be there from 4 to 5:30 pm. The office is located at 43 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay.
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Enter Challenge to Win a 2017 State Park Sticker
Picture yourself surrounded by fall colors in any of 12 Wisconsin State Park System properties. Then literally picture yourself at designated locations in those properties, post the images on Twitter or Instagram or upload to the Department of Tourism’s TravelWisconsin.com website. Photos will be verified for location and then will be entered in a drawing […]
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One Dead in Southern Door County Car Crash
A 47-year-old man was pronounced dead on Oct. 4 from head injuries he received as a passenger in a one-vehicle rollover on Hwy. 57 north of County D in the Town of Union on Friday, Sept. 30. Manuel Roman of Sturgeon Bay died at a Green Bay hospital. The accident occurred at about 10:25 am […]
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Two-Vehicle Accident in Lincoln
On Oct. 4 at approximately 6:44 pm deputies of the Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on County C at Hawk Road in the township of Lincoln. The accident involved a farm implement pulling a self-unloading wagon that was traveling southbound on County C, attempting to turn east on Hawk Road. The […]
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County Highway G Closures Through Oct. 21
The Door County Highway Department announced that beginning Oct. 4, County G between County B and Bluff Drive, will be closed between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm for tree removal in preparation of repairs to the roadway embankment. The daily road closures will continue until the brush and tree removal is complete. […]
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Brussels Haunted Mansion Opens Oct. 7
The Haunted Mansion at Quietwoods South Camping Resort in Brussels returns for its 11th year of terror, and opens its doors Friday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 pm. A special lights-up event will be held at 5:30 pm on Saturday for children and families, followed by the regular hours. More than 100 volunteers are needed each […]
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Engaging Communities in Conservation Presentation in Baileys Harbor
“Engaging Our Communities in Conservation” is the subject of the Lake Michigan Stakeholders Fall 2016 Membership Meeting, to be held Thursday, Oct. 20, at Baileys Harbor Town Hall. During the event, which begins at 8:30 am, explore conservation priorities, strategies to manage invasive species, and hear from citizen champions about their conservation efforts in Door […]