Category: Bulletin
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Evers Responds to Supreme Court Public Instruction Case
State Superintendent Tony Evers offered a statement on the May 18 4-3 Wisconsin Supreme Court decision on Coyne v. Walker, affirming the state superintendent of public instruction’s administrative rule-making authority. The ruling is a blow to Republicans who wanted to limit the power of the Department of Public Instruction. “Today’s ruling is a victory for […]
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Sturgeon Bay Bike Auction May 24
The Sturgeon Bay Professional Police Association will hold its annual bike auction at 5 pm on May 24 in the police department parking lot. Potential buyers can view the bikes to be auctioned off all day up until the time of auction. Approximately 40 bikes of all sizes and conditions will be auctioned off, along […]
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Fake IRS calls are hitting Wisconsin residents hard this week, and everyone is asked to be on guard against these threatening scam attempts. Two Door County residents recently reported to law enforcement about falling victim to these scammers. If you receive one of these calls, hang up immediately. The Consumer Protection Hotline at the Wisconsin Department […]
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Gastrointestinal Outbreak at Sandpiper Restaurant
Door County Public Health Department, working in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, is investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness associated with a breakfast event that was held on May 3 at the Sandpiper Restaurant in Baileys Harbor. The Health Department has interviewed 84 of the 117 attendees and employees. Of those interviewed, […]
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White-nosed Bat Syndrome Spreading
Winter 2016 bat survey results found that white-nose syndrome has spread to new bat hibernating sites in Wisconsin and is starting to decimate bat populations. “We are finding white-nose syndrome on a widespread basis, and the largest sites are all home to the fungus responsible for this disease,” said Paul White, Department of Natural Resources […]
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League of Women Voters Annual Meeting at the Landmark
The League of Women Voters Door County will host the LWV Wisconsin Annual Meeting on June 3-4 at the Landmark Resort near Egg Harbor. Key speakers include: Friday evening after dinner Robert Atwell will address “The Economic Case for Improving Water Quality.” He is CEO and chairman of Nicolet National Bank. District 1 Representative Joel […]
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No Eagle’s Nest in Bayview Bridge
A rumor has been circulating around the peninsula that work on the Bayview Bridge has been delayed due to an eagle’s nest on the bridge. We contacted Mark Kantola, Northeast Region Communications Director for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and asked him if it was true. “Popular question,” he said. “Been getting it for a […]
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DNR Decommissioning All Wisconsin Fire Towers
Today, more than 90 percent of forest fires are first reported by citizens, according to Trent Marty, director of Wisconsin DNR’s Bureau of Forest Protection. During the past year, the DNR conducted a broad evaluation of the use of fire lookout towers for fire reporting and has decided to decommission all 72 towers. With fire […]
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DNR Seeks Public Input to Develop Whitefish Rule
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input as it develops a specific rule to better protect spawning whitefish in northern Lake Michigan and potentially modify commercial fishing zone whitefish allocation or zone structure to better reflect current whitefish abundance and distribution. A public meeting will be held Thursday, May 12 at 6:30 […]
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Deadline for Stamp Design July 22
Wisconsin artists will have until July 22 to submit artwork for the 2017 Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. Funds derived from stamp sales contribute to the restoration and management of thousands of acres of important wildlife habitat. The top three entries for each stamp will be displayed at the Wisconsin State Fair. […]
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NASA is inviting viewers around the world to see a relatively rare celestial event, with coverage of the Monday, May 9, transit of the sun by the planet Mercury. Mercury passes between Earth and the sun only about 13 times a century, its last trek taking place in 2006. Due to its diminutive size, viewing […]
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35th Annual Dairy Breakfast July 3
The 35th Annual Dairy Breakfast sponsored by the Sevastopol FFA Alumni will be held Sunday, July 3, from 6 to 11:30 am at Door Vue Beef & Custom Cropping owned by Jason & Nicole Staats and family, 5418 Jarman Road, Sturgeon Bay. In addition to a farm fresh all-you-can-eat breakfast, there will be live music, […]
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Salmonella, Rotavirus Found in 11 Kewaunee Wells
As part of a DNR-funded study, test results reported May 2 show the presence of salmonella and/or rotavirus in 11 private Kewaunee County wells. Early indications from the researchers suggest the rotavirus may be bovine, however additional analysis is needed to confirm. Property owners have been notified of the findings. No illnesses have been reported […]
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Gibraltar Vikings Baseball Team Hosting Fish Fry May 3
Please join the Gibraltar Vikings Baseball Team for a fundraiser “A Northern Door Fisherman & Jeff Weborg Memorial Fish Fry.” It will be held May 3 from 4:30 – 7:30 pm at Alexander’s Restaurant. Cost is $12/adults, $6/children 6 – 11, and children under 5 are free. Dinner includes fish fry, boiled potatoes & onions, […]
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DNR Providing Funds for Lead Pipe Removal
In a major effort to clear the way for cleaner water from the tap, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources plans to make $11.8 million available to municipalities to help remove old lead service lines that bring drinking water into homes. These service lines extend from the main street pipes owned by local utilities onto […]
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Open House on NWTC Learning Center Expansion
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is holding an open house from 10 am to 2 pm on May 7 at the Liberty Grove Town Hall. Information will be provided on a potential learning center/business assistance facility. There will also be mobile learning labs, hands-on educational activities and food from local vendors. To provide input on establishing […]
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Judge Ehlers Recuses from Waterfront Hotel Lawsuit
Judge Raymond Huber of Waupaca County has scheduled oral arguments for the westside waterfront hotel case brought against the City of Sturgeon Bay by the Friends of the Sturgeon Bay Public Waterfront for 10:30 am on Jan. 10, 2017. The trial is scheduled for 9:30 am on Feb. 9-10. The case will be heard in […]
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College Planning Event at Southern Door
If part of your child’s future includes post-secondary education, you may have questions about loans, scholarships, and the lasting effects your child may endure as a result of the cost of an education beyond high school. A special event is scheduled that may assist you in answering your questions. On Monday, May 2, Guy McCauley […]
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Michigan Bridge Under Weight Restrictions
The Michigan Street Bridge in Sturgeon Bay was closed for inspection by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation the morning of April 28 after a backhoe being towed across the bridge on April 22 struck a number of beams. Due to the accident, the bridge is restricted to vehicles less than 20 tons. Vehicles more than […]
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Jacksonport Recycling Date Rescheduled
Due to Maifest, the recycling date for the Town of Jacksonport, scheduled for May 28 at the town hall, has been canceled. In order to accommodate residents, the recycling drop-off will run the first, second and fourth Saturdays in June.