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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Green Bay Packers to Host Giants in Wild Card
In the final game of the NFL’s 2016 season, the Green Bay Packers (10-6) defeated the Detroit Lions (9-7), 31-24, on last weekend’s Sunday Night Football. The victory gave the Packers the NFC North Division championship for the fifth time in the past six seasons and a first-round home game. They will host the New […]
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Monday Night Volleyball: Jan. 2, 2017
STANDINGS As of Jan. 2, 2017 A League, W-L Music Masters DJs, 18-3 Nicolet Beach Concessions, 18-3 Some Spike It Hot, 13-8 The P.E.S.T.S., 10-11 To Be Determined, 5-16 The Rads, 0-21 B League, W-L Red Room, 20-1 Econo Double Baggers, 16-4 Door County Coffee, 14-7 Bay Ship Sharks, 13-8 Institute Saloon, 11-9 Peninsula […]
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High School Winter Athletics: Jan. 6-13, 2017
GIBRALTAR Boys Basketball Jan. 6 vs. Southern Door, 7:30 pm Jan. 10 @ Sturgeon Bay, 7:30 pm Girls Basketball Jan. 9 @ Chilton, 7:15 pm Jan. 13 vs. Kewaunee, 7:30 pm SEVASTOPOL Boys Basketball Jan. 6 vs. Sturgeon Bay, 7:30 pm Jan. 10 @ Southern Door, 7:30 pm Jan. 13 vs. NEWCHAA (location TBA), […]
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Sister Bay Tavern League Bowling Scores: Dec. 29, 2016
High Series: Jason Daubner 656, Leif Mickelson 629, Taylor Mueller 618 High Game: Taylor Mueller 230, Jason Daubner 230, Leif Mickelson 226 High Team Game: AC Tap 935 High Team Series: AC Tap 2,585
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Local Prep and Professional Sports Standings: Jan. 1, 2017
Girls Basketball Standings –Packerland Conference (School, Conference Record, Overall Record, Conference PCT) Kewaunee, 6-0, 8-2, 1.000 Southern Door, 5-1, 7-3, .833 Algoma, 4-2, 4-8, .667 Green Bay N.E.W., 3-3, 4-6, .500 Gibraltar, 2-3, 6-4, .400 Oconto, 2-4, 8-4, .333 Sturgeon Bay, 1-5, 1-10, .167 Sevastopol, 0-5, 1-7, .000 Boys Basketball Standings –Packerland Conference […]
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Southern Door Fitness Center Memberships Available
The Southern Door Talon Fitness Center is available for residents of the Southern Door community with a membership fee of $100 per year. Membership allows residents access to the workout equipment in the fitness center during non-school and student use times. Talon Fitness is accessible to membership seven days a week. Monday through Friday, the […]
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Door County Supports Peninsula Pride Farms Well Water Program
Door County has signed a letter of support for the Peninsula Pride Farms Water Well program, which helps families in Kewaunee County and Southern Door cover the costs associated with well water tainted by E.coli, no matter the source of the problem. The group will pay for bottled water and a well inspection for homeowners, […]
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Municipal Meetings: Jan. 6-13, 2017
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee meets at 4 pm on Jan. 10. The Community Protection & Services Committee meets at 4:30 pm on Jan. 12. County of Door: The Highway committee meets at 10 am on Jan. 9. The EMS Committee meets at 2 pm on Jan. 9. The […]
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Science Snippet: Caloric Consumption of Sloths and Hummingbirds
Three-toed sloths of Costa Rico are the poster-children for the word “sloth.” In fact, these are the slowest mammals on earth. They spend most of their lives in a few trees and pass their time resting, eating or sleeping, and when they move, it’s at a snail’s pace. Every week or so they slowly make […]
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Fran Shefchik to Semi-Retire from PortSide Builders
Beginning in January of 2017, Fran Shefchik, founder of PortSide Builders, Inc., will begin his transition into semi-retirement. Shefchik will continue to serve the company as a public relations representative, as well as the chair of the board of directors. Since starting the company in 1977, Shefchik has been an exceptional leader and role model, […]
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GM Kevin Egan Retires from Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort
The Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort announced that General Manager Kevin Egan has retired effective Dec. 31, 2016. Egan will remain as an adviser as needed. Matthew Falk, currently assistant general manager, assumed the role of general manager as of Jan. 1, 2017. Falk has been with the resort since 2007 and has more than […]
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Amy M. Sullivan Named Partner of Pinkert Law Firm
Pinkert Law Firm LLP is pleased to announce that Attorney Amy M. Sullivan has been named a partner of the firm as of Jan. 1, 2017. She is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and a past president of the Door County Bar Association. A native of southern Door, Sullivan graduated from Ripon […]
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Meet Building Professionals at Brown County 2017 Home Expo
An online search is no match for real life connections with industry professionals – make these connections at The Brown County Home Builders Association’s (BCHBA) 2017 Home Expo. A variety of vendors will be on display in one convenient location Jan. 26-29 at the KI Convention Center, 333 Main St., Green Bay. Hours are: Jan. […]
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Koulias Home in Jacksonport Sells for $1,200
The Town of Jacksonport revealed on Dec. 29 that one valid bid had been submitted for the three-bedroom Koulias home on the town’s Lakeside Park property. The winning bid for $1,200 was submitted by Stefani and Todd Burke. Stefani Burke could not stand the thought of the Koulias home – or any good structure for […]
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Southern Door Wrestling Alumni Night Jan. 5
Sights are set by the Southern Door High School Wrestling program as they welcome back all Eagle Alumni wrestlers on Thursday, Jan. 5. Alumni wrestlers simply need to sign in at the table as they enter the Eagle gym so they can be recognized at 6:40pm prior to the varsity match. Alumni Night Schedule 5:30 Middle […]
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Kwaterski Wins 4th Red Putter Frostbite Open Title
The coldest mini golf tournament of the year is in the books. Nicholas Kwaterski defended his title in the Red Putter Miniature Golf Frostbite Open on Jan. 1 in Ephraim. Kwaterski’s two-round score of 90 brought him the first place trophy, $700 cash prize, and a Red Putter hat. Kwaterski, a Door County native now living […]
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Two-Week Closure of Michigan Street Bridge Begins Jan. 3
The Michigan Street Bridge in Sturgeon Bay will close to vehicle and pedestrian traffic at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 3, and reopen Friday, Jan. 20. The daily closures are necessary to repair nine bridge beams damaged in a vehicle strike. The bridge will continue to open for marine traffic while repairs take place. Detour signs […]
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Experts Weigh in On Kewaunee Biodigester
With a $50,000 grant from the Public Service Commission, Kewaunee County issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) last year “to investigate the feasibility of the development of a community based approach to manure management and methane recapture.” The resulting study – called Project Phoenix – was issued on June 30. Dynamic Concepts of Waukesha conducted […]
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Scandia’s Partners in Compassion Campaign Nearing Goal
It was a week before Christmas and the halls at Scandia Village were brimming with smiling faces and good cheer as Nicki Scharrig, director of Resource Development and Marketing and Volunteer Coordinator, gave a tour of the facility along with two dedicated volunteers and capital campaign committee members Terry Goode and Dave Callsen. While it […]
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Run For A Cause Program Brings Funds, Publicity to Door County Charities
As runners lace up for the 10th running of the Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k on May 6, 2017, at least a couple dozen will do it for more than the great route, beautiful scenery and health benefits that the event in Peninsula State Park has become known for. They will do […]