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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Register for Migratory Bird Program at the Ridges
People have until Aug. 25 to sign up for an upcoming workshop on how to better attract migratory birds to their property. The next Grosbeaks Galore: Birds on Your Landscape workshop will be held Sept. 9 in Baileys Harbor. Early-bird registration closes Aug. 25 for this opportunity for landowners to learn how to manage their […]
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Baileys Harbor Considers Workforce Housing Plan, Phragmites Ordinance
The Baileys Harbor Town Board will seek more information on a workforce housing proposal and an ordinance requiring management of invasive phragmites after making no decisions on the topics at its Aug. 14 meeting. Krista Lutzke, conservationist with the Door County Soil and Water Conservation Department (SWCD), was joined by Jacksonport Town Chair Randy Halstead […]
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin Visits Baileys Harbor Aug. 21
Sen. Tammy Baldwin will greet constituents at Baileys Harbor Town Hall on Aug. 21, from 6 pm to 7 pm. Music will be provided by Katie Dahl and Cathy Grier from 5-5:45 pm; poems by Mike Orlock will be read by the poet from 5:50-6 pm. State Senator Dave Hansen will introduce Senator Baldwin. Attendees […]
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Reps in the News: Lasee Buys Stock in Marijuana-Based Products
Senator Frank Lasee According to public disclosures, Sen. Lasee of De Pere in 2016 bought $5,000 to $50,000 in the stock of Ontario-based Canopy Growth Corp. The company sells marijuana-based products in dried, oil and capsule forms, and touts operating more than half a million square feet of production facilities. Canopy Growth says rapper Snoop […]
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Former Great Lakes Czar on Future of Restoration Funding
A year after his reign as the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Great Lakes czar” under President Barack Obama concluded, Cameron Davis is making the rounds to rally support for the Great Lakes basin. Davis touched on a variety of topics during a discussion at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall on Aug. 11, including invasive species, […]
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Humane Society Saddled With Abandoned Washington Island Cats
Door County Humane Society (DCHS) staff made several trips to Washington Island this week to trap and collect cats from a condemned home. The home’s owner explained in a letter to the island newspaper that she was looking for help with all the abandoned island cats she had rescued. “I didn’t think it was going […]
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State News: Foxconn, CAFOs, Back Forty Mine
Committee Approves Foxconn Incentives Bill A state Assembly committee has approved Wisconsin’s $3 billion tax incentive package for tech manufacturer Foxconn. The committee voted 8 to 5, with all Republicans voting for it and all Democrats voting against. The incentives package now moves to the full Assembly. Republicans on the jobs committee lauded the deal, […]
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Homeowners Bill of Rights Would Outlaw NIMBY
The preliminary draft of a bill dubbed the Homeowner’s Bill of Rights would make changes to the conditional use permit (CUP), taking away a neighborhood voice in new development. Rep. Joel Kitchens said the bill, authored by Rep. Adam Jarchow, is still in its early stages, but said the changes to conditional use permits would […]
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Municipal Meetings: Aug. 18 – 25
DOOR COUNTY County of Door: The Law Enforcement Committee meets at 10:30 am Aug. 21. The Risk Management & Insurance Committee meets at 3 pm Aug. 21. The county board meets at 9 am Aug. 22. The Board of Adjustment meets at 6:30 pm Aug. 22. Town of Egg Harbor: The town board meets at […]
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In keeping with its goal of sustainability, Waseda Farms installed 190-feet of solar panels at its farm on Logerquist Road in Jacksonport. Jeff Lutsey, chief engineer and farm administrator, said it was a natural extension of their work with the added benefit of some cost savings in the long term. “If you’re committed to the […]
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Summer Camp Antiques Opens in Sister Bay
Door County has always held a special place in the hearts of Darla Yanny and her son Ryan Ross. Yanny and Ross own Waterford Unique Antique Market in Waterford, Wis. When they saw an opportunity to open a second location, Sister Bay was their choice. Named Summer Camp Antiques, the new shop is located in […]
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State VA Offering Grants for Veteran Training
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) announced grant applications are now being accepted from registered 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations that provide entrepreneurship training, or technical, business or other assistance to veteran entrepreneurs to improve employment outcomes. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for this grant opportunity must submit their completed applications by Sept. 29, […]
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New FDA Policy on Use and Labeling of Ultrafiltered Milk
FDA released a guidance document announcing it will exercise enforcement discretion on the use and labeling of ultrafiltered milk. FDA said its action is intended to lessen the impact of recent trade policy changes in Canada that caused oversupply and pricing challenges in parts of the U.S., including Wisconsin and New York. “We appreciate the […]
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Washington Island’s The Danish Mill Restaurant Destroyed by Fire
The Danish Mill restaurant on Washington Island was destroyed in a fire that broke out early in the morning Wednesday, Aug. 16. “I’m feeling nothing but shock right now,” owner Tom Nikolai said. “It’s too early to say too much, other than that the community support has been tremendous.” Nobody was in the building at […]
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Decorated Veteran and Simon Creek Winery Founder Tim Lawrie Dies at 73
Colonel Thomas “Tim” Lawrie, one of Door County’s most decorated veterans and founder of Simon Creek Winery, died Saturday at age 73 of an apparent heart attack. Lawrie volunteered for two tours in Vietnam as a paratrooper with the 101st airborne and as an adviser to a Vietnamese paratrooper battalion. As a combat infantryman he […]
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County League: Sister Bay Locks Up Regular Season Title
The Sister Bay Bays secured their fourth straight Door County League Baseball regular season championship Sunday by shutting out Institute Sunday. Sister Bay and Baileys Harbor will play makeup games at Kolberg this week to complete the regular season schedule. Results Institute 0, Sister Bay 11 Kolberg 8, Baileys Harbor 1 Washington Island 8, West […]
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More Liquor Licenses, Longer Winery Hours Proposed
A new bill to loosen regulation on small wineries and breweries would upend Wisconsin’s three-tier system in favor of the growing industry. The bill, branded as “Cheers! Wisconsin,” would allow for more liquor licenses, extend hours for wineries, and allow breweries to sell wine and liquor in their taprooms. Under the bill, the number of […]
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Destroyers Drop Last Game of Season
In the final week of Mid-States Football League (MSFL) play, the Door County Destroyers lost 38-20 to the Lincoln-Way Patriots Aug. 5. The Destroyers ended their season with a record of 3-5 in the Richart Conference. For more information visit dcdestroyers.com.
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Sister Bay Buzz: Freedom Celebration a Huge Success
By Zeke Jackson, Village Administrator Sister Bay’s Freedom Celebration on July 8 was a huge success. Thanks to the generosity of the folks at CHOP, Lure and Pasta Vino, a fantastic fireworks display took place over the bay at dusk, and throughout the day Waterfront Park was transformed into a really cool play area. The […]
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Door County Deer Advisory Council Holds First Meeting Aug. 28
On Aug. 28 at the Door County Government Center, 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay, the County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) will meet to discuss deer population objectives and Deer Management Unit (DMU) boundaries to be followed for the next three years. This meeting starts at 7 pm. While this is a working meeting of the […]