Category: Bulletin
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Weber Begins as Circuit Court Judge on Aug. 16
Aug. 16 will be Attorney David L. Weber’s first day on the job as Door County Circuit Court judge. Weber was recently named to the position by Gov. Scott Walker, which opened May 11 upon the retirement of Judge Peter Diltz. Weber, of the Pinkert Law Firm in Sturgeon Bay, will be sworn in by […]
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Sevastopol Schools Hire New Principal
The Sevastopol School Board last week approved the hiring of Kathy Hoppe as its new elementary school principal and director of special education. Hoppe had been serving as director of instruction and assistant superintendent in the Waterford, Wis., school district. Before that she served the Howard-Suamico School District for 24 years as special education teacher, […]
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Mailboxes Vandalized in Sturgeon Bay
On July 12 Sturgeon Bay police officers took reports of five mailboxes that had been intentionally damaged. The damages occurred on N. 18th Place, N. 19th Ave. and Huron Street, in the subdivision behind the YMCA. Additionally, the Door County Advocate reported one of the city trees located in front of their business had branches […]
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Hwy. 42 and 57 Seal-Coating Begins July 19
On Tuesday, July 19, the Door County Highway Department will begin roadway construction on two seal-coating projects for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The scheduled work includes Hwy. 42 from Rainbow Ridge Court in Egg Harbor to Gibraltar Bluff Road, and Hwy. 57 from the Mid Junction to County P. The seal coating process consists […]
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Baileys Harbor Town Garage Sale Aug. 4-6
Baileys Harbor will hold a town garage sale Aug. 4-6 in conjunction with Immanuel Lutheran Church. All homeowners and businesses are welcome to sign up. Cost is $10, which includes website and social media listings plus location maps that can be picked up at the visitor center, the town hall and various businesses throughout town. […]
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EPA Provides Funds to Clean Wisconsin’s Brownfield Sites
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $600,000 in supplemental funding to clean up Brownfield sites in Wisconsin. “EPA’s Brownfield program will help Wisconsin revitalize distressed properties, improve public health, create jobs and boost local economic opportunities,” said EPA Region 5 Acting Superfund Director Douglas Ballotti. “EPA’s funds often make the difference that helps leverage private […]
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Celebration of Life for Matthew West on July 17
A Celebration of Life Picnic will be held for Matthew West from 11 am to 3 pm on Sunday, July 17, at Sevastopol Town Park. Matthew, a 15-year-old who had just completed eighth grade at Sevastopol Middle School, died from a strain of meningitis on June 13. Hamburgers and brats will be provided at the […]
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Bob Lautenbach of Lautenbach’s Orchard Country in Fish Creek said the county dodged a bullet on July 12 when major rainstorms that hit the rest of the state didn’t make it here. “We don’t want rain right now,” he said. “Sweet cherries crack after a heavy rain so it was nice we didn’t get any. […]
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Meet Democratic Congressional Candidate Tom Nelson
The Door County Democratic Party (DCDP) invites you to meet and greet Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson during his first visit to Door County in his campaign to take the Congressional seat currently held by retiring Republican Reid Ribble. This is the DCDP’s traditional potluck to meet old acquaintances, find new friends, share favorite dishes […]
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Disabled Hunter Participation Deadline
Eligible hunters with an interest in participating in the 2016 gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities are encouraged to contact a land sponsor and sign up for a hunt before the Sept. 1 hunter participation deadline. As of the June 1 sponsor application deadline, 75 landowners have enrolled nearly 77,000 acres of land across […]
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Hlinak Named Volunteer Fire Chief of 2016
At its recent 88th annual conference in Green Bay, the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association named Greg Hlinak of the Kewaunee Fire Department the volunteer fire chief of 2016. A selection committee comprised of career, volunteer and retired fire chiefs evaluated applications and scores were given in the areas of leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, […]
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New President of Wisconsin Register of Deeds Association
Door County Register of Deeds Carey Petersilka is the new president of the Wisconsin Register of Deeds Association (WRDA). Petersilka will serve a one-year term and is the first Register of Deeds from Door County to serve in this role. As president, she represents the 72-member organization and makes sure all the provisions of the […]
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Algoma Marina Fire Started Inside Boat
While the exact cause has yet to be determined, Algoma Fire Department Chief Thomas Ackerman Jr. said investigation into the June 23 fire that burned six boats at the Algoma Marina has determined that the fire began inside one of the boats. Ackerman said while there is speculation about the cause, his department’s final report […]
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No Injuries at Ephraim-Gibraltar Airport Crash
A small plane had a bad landing at Ephraim-Gibraltar Airport on Wednesday, July 6, just as the Pulse was about to go to press. It appeared the landing gear failed. Other than the fact that no one was injured in the crash, few details were forthcoming at press time. Photo by Jim Lundstrom.
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July 1 General School Aid Estimate Released
The $108.1 million bump in state general aid from Wisconsin’s biennial budget means 61 percent of school districts (260 of 424) will see an increase in state aid for the 2016-17 school year, according to estimates released by the Department of Public Instruction. General aid – made up of equalization aid also known as the […]
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Broadband Grant Could Increase County Connectivity
A local broadband company is asking the state for funds to provide internet connectivity to 7,500 more county residents who have no other means of getting connected. Door County Broadband (DCB) applied for a state grant that would provide the funds to install equipment that would reach homes even through dense and rural forest in […]
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Triathlon Seeks Course Volunteers for Half Iron July 17
Do you want to be a part of the event that raises more than $100,000 for the Door County YMCA and Door County Parks Department? The Door County Triathlon is still looking for a few more volunteers to serve at intersections of the bike and run portions of the course on Sunday, July 17. There […]
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New Funding Available to Battle Emerald Ash Borer
A new funding opportunity as been announced aimed at helping communities mitigate the impacts of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and prepare them for invasion by diversifying their urban and community forests. The funding will help municipalities, counties and tribes to plant non-host trees. Four to 80 projects, ranging from $1,000 to $20,000, are expected to […]
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City of Kewaunee Selling Surplus Docks
The City of Kewaunee is selling 16 surplus docks. They are approximately 17’ long by 3’ wide. The docks have not been used in several years and are being sold in “as-is” condition. Minimum bid is $50 per dock. Bid forms are available at cityofkewaunee.org and must include the price to be paid per dock and […]
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Stolen Storage Unit Returned to Habitat for Humanity
The tiny house/storage unit that was reported stolen from Habitat for Humanity in Sturgeon Bay has been found. However, tools and other items remain missing. The theft is under investigation by the Sturgeon Bay Police Department.