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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The Door County Airport and Parks Committee decided at its Oct. 12 meeting to leave the issue of building cairns – or stacks of rocks on the shoreline – alone after Door County Supervisor Megan Lundahl requested some action by the county at Cave Point County Park. “The basic issue with cairns is that the […]
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UW-Extension Specialist Speaks on Engaging the Community in Local Government
On Oct. 6, UW-Extension specialist Bill Rizzo gave two presentations in Door County discussing how to engage the community and public in local government. At the Jacksonport Town Hall, nearly 20 local officials and a few residents had an open discussion with Rizzo about their problems and perceptions with this relationship. “The plans that were […]
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Municipal Meetings: Oct. 14 – 21
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Parking & Traffic Committee meets at 3:30 pm on Oct. 17. The Common Council meets at noon on Oct. 18. The Plan Commission meets at 7 am on Oct. 19. Town of Egg Harbor: The town board meets at 7 pm on Oct. 17. Town of Forestville: The […]
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Old-Time Techniques: Group to Build Using Only Primitive Tools
Last week, in the otherwise quiet woods on Beach Road north of Sister Bay, you could hear the occasional thunk of an axe striking wood. If you slowed down, you might have seen a group of 25 men hauling smooth-skinned logs through the trees using nothing but rusty clamps with wooden grips. “It makes it […]
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Kitchens, Utesch Talk Campaign Money, Political Experience at Forum
In spite of some repetitive questions from the audience, the two candidates for the 1st District Assembly seat at the Oct. 12 League of Women Voters candidate forum at Southern Door High School were able to clearly distinguish themselves from each other while representing who they are. There is a natural rancor built into the […]
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State to Maintain Chinook Salmon Stocking Levels
Following a series of public meetings and review of comments submitted by stakeholders, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will preserve Lake Michigan Chinook salmon stocking at current levels while maintaining a diverse and robust fishery. This will be accomplished by reducing stocking levels of other species. “We appreciate the public’s engagement in the process […]
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Gallagher to Visit Sturgeon Bay
Mike Gallagher, Republican candidate for the 8th District Congressional seat, will be at Door County Republican headquarters on Saturday, Oct. 15. Gallagher will be there from 4 to 5:30 pm. The office is located at 43 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay.
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Markets Call Clinton Winner of Debate
The Mexican peso’s strength against the dollar has become the stock to watch in this presidential election. Donald Trump’s hard stance on our southern neighbor, including a Mexican-funded border wall and renegotiation or removal of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), means that a Trump presidency would likely hurt the Mexican economy. After a […]
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High School Fall Athletics: Oct. 14-21, 2016
GIBRALTAR Football Oct. 14 vs. North Shore Country Day, 5 pm Soccer (Boys) Oct. 18 – Regional, TBD Oct. 20 – Regional, TBD Volleyball Oct. 15 – Conference Tournament @ Sturgeon Bay, 10 am Oct. 18 – Regional @ Kewaunee, 7 pm Oct. 20 – Regional, TBD SEVASTOPOL Football Oct. […]
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Sports Standings: Oct. 9, 2019
Local Prep Sports Standings As of Oct. 9 Football Standings – Great 8 North Conference (8-Player) (School, Conference Record, Overall Record, Conference PCT) Green Bay NEW, 5-1, 6-2, .833 Lena/St. Thomas, 5-1, 5-3, .833 Sevastopol, 5-2, 6-2, .714 Gibraltar, 3-3, 3-5, .500 Menominee Indian, 3-4, 4-4, .429 Oneida Nation, 1-5, 1-7, .167 Bowler-Gresham, […]
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Michael S. Gray, 60, of Egg Harbor, died at Ministry Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay, WI on October 5, 2016. Michael was a brilliant man. Despite the illnesses that plagued him the last half of his life, Mike never stopped dreaming, hoping, learning, and passing along his knowledge to those around him. Although […]
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Buy Local Mixers to Begin Again Nov. 2 at Cadence, Inc.
Door County Buy Local business networking receptions are back with the next business networking mixer on Nov. 2, 5:30-7 pm, at Cadence, Inc. in the Sturgeon Bay Industrial Park. The event will feature a presentation by Cadence VP Sandy Sekadlo, telling “The Story of Cadence in Door County,” and will include tours of their new […]
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Tractor Supply Company to Hold Grand Opening Nov. 12
The soft opening for the new Tractor Supply Company (TSC) store in Sturgeon Bay is set for Nov. 5 with a grand opening celebration slated for Nov. 12. “As a growth-minded company, Tractor Supply Company is always looking for potential new store locations that are a good fit as far as the target market is […]
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LeTroLaq Tooling and Strategic Supply Company Welcomed to Door County Business Development Center
The Door County Business Development Center, the small business incubator operated and managed by the Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC), recently welcomed LeTroLaq Tooling and Strategic Supply Company as new client businesses to the facility. LeTroLaq Tooling’s main focus is on tooling and machine design for the wire terminating industry for automotive, military and […]
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USDA Enrollees in ARC or PLC to Receive Safety-Net Payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that beginning Oct. 4, many of the 1.7 million farms that enrolled in either the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs will receive safety-net payments due to market downturns during the 2015 crop year. “This fall, USDA will be making more than $7 billion […]
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Rural Communities Encouraged to Apply for Revitalization Planning Assistance
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites rural communities to apply for planning assistance to develop strategies that help grow the economy and revitalize downtown neighborhoods. EPA is offering this assistance as part of Rural Advantage, a suite of federal economic development planning assistance programs for rural communities. “Rural Advantage is helping communities reinvent themselves […]
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DCVB Releases 2016-17 Official Winter Guide
Door County is ready to gear up for the winter season with the release of Door County’s new 2016-2017 Official Winter Guide. A supplement to the Door County Visitor Bureau’s (DCVB) Official Visitor Guide, the winter guide provides visitors with winter activities, maps, winter hours for area businesses, and events from November through March. This […]
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Net Income Soared for Ag Cooperatives in 2015
Net income for the nation’s agricultural cooperatives soared by 14 percent last year, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In its annual report on national cooperative business sales, USDA reported that the country’s farmer, rancher and fishery cooperatives posted record net income of $7 billion in 2015. “The cooperative business […]
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Musicians from across the state will descend on Sister Bay’s 71st annual Fall Festival to conduct a live soundtrack for a weekend of fun and shenanigans. From country to polka, rock ‘n roll to blues, you’ll find nearly every genre of music in those few village blocks. Friday, October 14 1-3pm: Scotty Meyer @ Husby’s […]
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NWTC Sister Bay Center Expected to Open in Spring 2017
You can expect to be taking classes and using the commercial kitchen in the new Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) Learning and Innovation Center in Sister Bay next spring if all goes according to plan, said Dean Stewart, NWTC’s Dean for Corporate Training and Economic Development. Stewart held a public meeting on Oct. 5 at […]