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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JEM Grants Awarded to Door County Wine Fest, Uncork Summer, and Maritime Museum
Three events in Door County are expanding their marketing efforts with the help of Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grants from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. The Egg Harbor Business Association is receiving a $20,000 grant for the inaugural Door County Wine Fest, Door County North is receiving an $8,000 grant for Uncork Summer/Door County Food, […]
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All Ages Welcome to Join NexGen Young Professionals
Door County adult residents of all ages are welcome to join NexGen Young Professionals Network, as are members of the local business community. There are three levels of membership to choose from: Individual – includes admission to all NexGen events (other program costs may apply), $50; Business – up to 10 young professionals from your […]
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Richard Price Earns Million Dollar Round Table Membership
Richard Price, an agent for New York Life in Sturgeon Bay and Green Bay, has earned membership in the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) for 2015. Achieving membership in MDRT is a distinguishing life insurance career milestone, attained only by those who have demonstrated superior professional knowledge, experience and client service. MDRT membership represents the […]
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Better Water Management Will Make A Difference
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the availability of $10.7 million in funding for research that could solve critical water problems in rural and agricultural watersheds across the United States. This funding is available through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and administered by USDA’s National […]
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Maritime Tower Project Receives State Approval
This past fall, the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay announced its intent to expand its facilities with an 11-story tower. The tower is intended to serve as an observation platform and to provide additional space to house new exhibits. Since then, the project has been quietly moving forward. On May 18 the project […]
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Maifest 2016 Schedule of Events
The Jacksonport Advancement Corporation will sponsor its 44th annual Maifest celebration at Lakeside Park this weekend, May 28 – 29. Saturday, May 28 Lakeside Park 8 am: Concession stand opens 8 am: Women’s Club stand opens – kolaches, funnel cake, cookies, pie, ice cream, popcorn & beverages 9 am: Maifest Juried Art Fair 10:30 am: […]
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Run, Recite And Remember This Memorial Day Weekend
This busy weekend offers opportunities to explore and learn about the artists, history, and natural beauty that make Door County unique. Friday, May 27 Poetry Slam The 6th grade students at Gibraltar Schools have put together an afternoon of poetry and friendly competition. Matt Burress will perform live music for the event. Admission is five […]
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Ephraim Untangles Alcohol Ordinances
Before Ephraim can begin issuing alcohol licenses, it first must handle a major change to the ordinance that has permeated into many chapters of the village code. On top of approving Chapter 15, the village ordinance on alcohol licensing, the village must also repeal all of the ordinances that prohibited alcohol in the first place. […]
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By Zeke Jackson, Village Administrator The 12th annual Community-Wide Rummage Sale will be held rain or shine May 21, 8 am – 4 pm. With more than 50 sale sites, this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever. I’m happy to report there will be all sorts of treasures to purchase in and […]
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First Lady Tonette Walker Visits Peninsula State Park
Around 40 people showed up on a foggy day in Peninsula State Park to join Wisconsin’s First Lady Tonette Walker on her “Walk with Walker” event on May 12. The walks are used to promote both tourism and health and wellness and Walker wanted to hold the 50th edition of the walk in one of […]
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Mild Winter Could Halt Great Lakes Icebreaking Resources
U.S.-flag vessel operators on the Great Lakes are concerned that the mild winter of 2015/2016 will derail efforts to build a second heavy icebreaker. Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) is warning in its 2016 State of the Lakes report it is concerned that the mild ice season is going to lull Great Lakes shipping and those […]
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Minnesota Abstains in Preliminary Water Diversion Approval
In a May 18 telephone conference, representatives from seven Great Lakes states and two Canadian provinces gave approval to the city of Waukesha’s request to divert water from Lake Michigan. Minnesota abstained from voting while key officials there continue to exam the diversion plan. The approval includes conditions the regional body placed on the application, […]
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Sailor Identified as De Pere Man
At about 8:30 pm on May 13, the Door County Sheriff’s Dept. was notified of a sailboat that had washed ashore near Wood Lane and N. Stevenson Pier Roads. The boat was about 50 feet offshore in about five feet of water. B.U.G. Fire launched its rescue boat and boarded the vessel, finding no one […]
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DNR Wrestles with Whitefish Management
Who makes best use of a public resource such as Lake Michigan? Is one group’s use of the resource better than another’s? If you are a commercial fisherman, you believe you are making the best use of the resource because your catch is going to people who otherwise would have no other access to fresh […]
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Fake IRS calls are hitting Wisconsin residents hard, and everyone is asked to be on guard against these scam attempts. Two Door County residents recently reported falling victim to these scammers. If you receive one of these calls, hang up immediately. The Consumer Protection Hotline at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection […]
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Sevastopol Athletes Plan Collegiate Careers
Sevastopol high school seniors Matt Newman, Brad Stoeckel and Cory Carlson have all committed to play for their respective collegiate athletic teams this fall. Newman will continue his basketball career at the University of Wisconsin-Marinette. Stoeckel will head to Lakeland College for soccer and Carlson will compete in track and field at UW-Stevens Point. The […]
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Walker Calls for Support to Johnson Campaign
Governor Scott Walker Walker says Republicans need to “focus like a laser beam” on helping Sen. Ron Johnson win re-election, but he isn’t making the same call to action for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Walker spoke for more than 30 minutes at the Wisconsin Republican Party convention on May 14 and didn’t mention […]
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Kewaunee County Municipal News: May 20 – 27
City of Algoma: The Protection of Persons & Property Committee meets at 4 pm on May 23. The Parks & Recreation Committee meets at 5:15 pm on May 23. The Board of Appeals meets at 6 pm on May 24. The board of Review meets at 10 am on May 25. The Medical Center Board […]
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Armed Forces Day Veterans Breakfast May 21
The 2016 Armed Forces Day Veterans Breakfast will be held Saturday, May 21, from 7 to 11 am at the Corpus Christi School Gymnasium, 722 W. Maple St., Sturgeon Bay. Tickets are $8 at the door, or available from any member of the AMVETS, American Legion, VFW or Marine Corps League. Enjoy scrambled eggs, ham, […]
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Practicing Sonar Search Techniques on Lake Michigan’s Shipwrecks
When Keith Cormican of Black River Falls took his boat Bruce’s Legacy into the waters of Baileys Harbor, it was the most fun he has had pushing off of a dock. Cormican and his torpedo-like sonar were searching for shipwrecks, namely the F.J. King, still undiscovered after going down in 150-feet of water back in […]