Category: Door County News
Door County news from the pages of the Peninsula Pulse and Door County Living, the peninsula’s trusted, local sources for information about Door County, Wisconsin.
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Algoma Clinic Welcomes Strong Medical Staff
Mark Fergus, APNP, FNP-BC began providing Family Medicine services at Door County Medical Center-Algoma Clinic on April 24. Fergus is from Green Bay and received his Master’s degree from Concordia University’s Family Nurse Practitioner Program. He is one of three health professionals, including Ellen Knipfer, NP and Dr. Beth Lux, to make the transition from […]
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State News: Foxconn, Wildfires, Ticks
Wildfire Danger Continues Warm, dry, windy weather is creating prime conditions for wildfires across Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued red flag warnings for seven counties in western and central Wisconsin this week. There were 43 reported wildfires in Wisconsin on April 29, including two large ones in Clark County. Some 90 acres […]
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J-1 Visa Program Growing in Door County
The J-1 Summer Work and Travel (SWT) visa program is growing in Door County, according to data provided by the U.S. Department of State to employers. About 15 employers showed up at the forum in Baileys Harbor, hosted by the Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB), including four employers who have never used the program before. […]
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Door County Adventure Center Purchases Zip Line
The Door County Adventure Center announced a new partnership with Egg Harbor Fun Park after purchasing the zip line operation at the park. The Fun Park location will be the third zip line operation for the Adventure Center. “We’re thrilled to add this zip line to our list of adventures,” said business manager Anna Calhoun. […]
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Municipal Meetings: May 4 – 11
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee meets at 4 pm May 8. The Community Protection & Services Committee meets at 4:30 pm May 10. County of Door: The Public Safety Committee meets at 10:30 am May 7. The Board of Health meets at 4 pm May 7. The Human Services Board […]
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Fred and Fuzzy’s, Little Sister Resort Listed for Sale
Longtime owners Greg “Fuzzy” Sunstrom and the family of the late Fred Luber have listed the Sister Bay staple Fred and Fuzzy’s Waterfront Bar and Grill and surrounding Little Sister Resort for sale at a price of $5.95 million. The sale includes both businesses on 12.21 acres with three permanent piers on 400 feet of […]
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Southern Door Alumni Hall of Fame Ceremony May 11
Southern Door County School District will hold its Sixth Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Ceremony on Friday, May 11, at 9:30 am in the Southern Door Community Auditorium. The district will honor Joe and Sandy Hurley (Class of 1972 and Class of 1973) and Chris Renard (Class of 1986). These honorees were selected as outstanding […]
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Chicago Tour Boats ‘Stretched’ at Bay Shipbuilding
by Cindy Germain It was all-hands on deck to “stretch” three iconic Chicago tour boats at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding. The two-year long process from concept to sail, including efforts from other local firms, has renewed the Star fleet of Chicago’s Shoreline Sightseeing. The Bright Star, the Evening Star and the Star of Chicago are […]
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Alpine Golf Course is open this weekend, May 4-6. The red and white nines are open for walking only; the blue and black are still closed. League play for the Alpine Ladies Golf League begins June 5 at 8:15 am. This is an informal, friendly nine-hole league at the Alpine Golf Course in Egg Harbor. […]
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Asparagus shoots emerging from the soil is an indication that spring has (finally) arrived. This perennial plant is common in both gardens and growing wild along roadsides. Asparagus spears (shoots) are harvested by snapping them off at the base when they are 5-8 inches long. The plants will continue to send up shoots, which can […]
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Fatal Car Crash in Sevastopol April 23
The Door County Sheriff’s Office reported a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Townline Road and Highway 42 that killed Ruthann Dachelet, 56, of Sturgeon Bay. The accident took place shortly after 8 pm on April 23 on the road bordering the townships of Sevastopol and Egg Harbor. The initial investigation indicates that a 2010 […]
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Sister Bay Tavern League Bowling Final Srtandings
High Series: Aaron Shepit 743, Mike Snell 693, Brett Anschutz 676 High Game: Mike Snell 277, Aaron Shepit 257, Jason Daubner 244 High Team Game: Alexander’s 803 High Team Series: Alexander’s 2,362 2017-2018 League Champs: AC Tap (Brian Tourmo, Wally Naleway, Taylor Mueller, Aaron Shepit, Chris Janisse)
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Sturgeon Bay Bridge Closures May 7 – 9
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) Northeast Region office announces full closures on the Michigan Street Bridge, Maple/Oregon Street Bridge and Bayview Bridge in Sturgeon Bay. Maintenance crews will be washing the bridges, welding cracks, and greasing gears and bearings. The bridges will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians on the following dates and times: […]
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Catholic Financial Life Matches Neighbor to Neighbor Funds
Catholic Financial Life Chapter 213 – Sturgeon Bay hosted a St. Patrick’s Day Event March 17 to raise funds for Neighbor to Neighbor Volunteer Caregivers of Door County. Catholic Financial Life’s Corporate Office matched the funds. Neighbor to Neighbor is a local nonprofit organization that has short-term medical equipment loans for people of all ages, […]
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Door County Visitor Bureau Revamps Job Site
The Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB) revamped their job search site to better connect job seekers and employers. Relaunched late last year, JobsInDoorCounty.com offers a user-friendly interface for both job seekers and employers. Job posting is free for any Door County business. Job seekers have the option to search by full-time, part-time and seasonal work. […]
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Marggie Hatala Hosts Reflective Writing Workshops
Marggie Hatala introduces her new business, Embrace Your Inner Self, that offers reflective writing workshops and inner life coaching. Hatala uses many intuitive prompts to lead groups into deep inner reflection in her workshops. “I’ve been told by some participants that they never dreamt that this sacred voice was within them and opening to it […]
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Dissolving WRA Presents Ethics Question for City Attorney
Randy Nesbitt, the attorney for the City of Sturgeon Bay, said he will not advise the council on the process or consequences of dissolving the Waterfront Redevelopment Authority (WRA), citing potential ethics violations. “This is one of those instances where one attorney cannot serve two masters,” Nesbitt said. Because the WRA is an authority under […]
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Lily Bay: A Village that Lives Only in Memory
In the later years of the 19th century, an estimated 85 to 100 people lived and worked in the little community of Lily Bay. There were, at one time, as many as 15 buildings in the village, including a post office, store, sawmill, cooper shop, blacksmith shop, boarding house and several family homes. During the […]
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Jacksonport RV Campground Gets Green Light on 3-2 Vote
After three separate meetings that included nearly 10 hours of testimony, the Door County Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) voted 3-2 on May 1 to deny an appeal by a group of Jacksonport residents to stop the development of an RV campground on vacant farmland south of the town and grant a conditional use permit […]
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A Run in the Park…No Matter What: Door County Half Marathon is Here
In the middle of April, the snows of spring came. They always do in Door County, but this was different. Eight to twelve inches. No, 10 to 16 inches. Strike that, could be 20 inches. Or it could just be rain. With the ice of this long winter still on the course, we hoped for […]