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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Pulse Price Report: Nov. 25, 2015
Crop prices (Nov. 23) Rio Creek Feed Mill – Algoma Commodity Price Basis Soybeans $7.97/bushel -0.61 Wheat (SRW) $4.28/bushel -0.61 New-Crop Wheat (SRW) $4.25/bushel -0.70 Fox River Valley Ethanol – Green Bay Corn $3.28/bushel -0.35 Basis: The difference between the local cash price for a commodity and the Chicago cash price (where the […]
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USDA Helps Schools Connect with Local Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $4.8 million in grants for 74 projects spanning 39 states that support the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to connect child nutrition programs with local farmers and ranchers through its Farm to School Program. “Farm to school programs work – for schools, for producers, and for communities,” said Secretary […]
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Top 5 Strangest Calls to the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line
Fresh or frozen? Big or small? Deep fry, grill, smoke or roast? To stuff or not to stuff? These are among the most commonly asked questions for the professionally trained turkey experts at Butterball, who since 1981 have manned the turkey company’s holiday season Turkey Talk-Line. What began with six home economists answering more than […]
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Live Webcast Offered for “Live from Paris” UN Panel
The United Nations 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) is meeting this December in Paris, where nations are expected to ratify a new universal climate change agreement that will lower carbon emissions. For the first time since the Kyoto Protocol in 1997, the world will be coming together to adopt a healthy, sustainable future. Join […]
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Everlasting Doodle Recognized in “Martha Stewart Living”
Everlasting Doodle of Egg Harbor has been recognized in Martha Stewart Living magazine’s 25th Anniversary Edition. Pam and Dan Ash, owners of the Rusty Tractor Café in Egg Harbor, own Everlasting Doodle with their daughter, Taylor Havel. Everlasting Doodle began when Dan and Pam purchased a laser cutter in 2005, installed it in their workshop, […]
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Young Professionals Network Defies County’s Aging Perception
There’s an idea that most of Door County is reserved for retirees and part-timers. When the snow melts or when someone turns 70, they cross the bridges and settle in. But there is a group of people in the county that doesn’t fit this description. They are employed throughout the year and, to further astonishment, […]
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Energy Education Highlighted at CCCDC Meeting
Environmental education in Wisconsin’s schools will be the topic at the Climate Change Coalition of Door County’s December program. Sara Windjue, energy education specialist at the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education, University of Stevens-Point, will lead an interactive presentation about efforts to strengthen environmental literacy in Wisconsin’s pre-K-12 schools. The program is Dec. 2, 7 […]
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Door County Brewing Co. to Release L’hiver Dec. 1
Door County Brewing Company announced the Dec. 1 release of their Winter Farmhouse Ale aptly called L’hiver, French for “the winter.” L’hiver is inspired by the traditional Belgian Strong Dark Ales and is described as dark brown, dry, with notes of dark fruit and a slight hint of citrus. L’hiver comes in at a hearty […]
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Hats from Finnish Furrier at Patricia Shoppe
Patricia Shoppe of Egg Harbor is excited to host its only trunk show of the winter this Thanksgiving weekend. “And it’s truly our most unique of the year,” says owner Erin Bosman. “This show came to fruition while chatting with a good customer about their love for handmade hats. This customer was excited to join […]
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Moo La La Giveaway to End Dec. 18
The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center’s Moo La La giveaway tradition will continue for the 2015 season. Over the course of three weeks, the Moo La La promotion rewards patrons for visiting participating businesses. No purchase is necessary, and there’s no cost to participate. In order to enter, stop by any one or more of the […]
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MDCMC to Acquire Lake Side Surgical Associates
Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC) and Lake Side Surgical Associates, S.C. (LSSA) announce that MDCMC will acquire LSSA, effective Jan. 1, 2016. The location, services, surgeons and staff of LSSA will remain unchanged, providing a seamless transition for patients. “We have worked closely with MDCMC since our inception,” says Dr. Shaun Melarvie, surgeon and […]
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Door County Half Marathon Price Increases Dec. 1
Fees for the 2016 Door County Half Marathon increase $5 Dec. 1, but runners can still take advantage of the $65 registration level for a few more days. More than 750 runners have already signed up, putting the race on pace to fill faster than ever before. If you’re on the fence make your commitment […]
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At Ephraim’s Village Board meeting on Nov. 10, Fire Chief Justin MacDonald proposed the village end its contract with Gibraltar for use of the town’s Emergency Medical Responder’s (EMR) and engage with Liberty Grove’s Fire Department for an aid agreement. MacDonald said that it is a matter of response time and the Ephraim EMRs respond […]
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Holly Days, Small Business Saturday, Hip-Hop & More Weekend Plans
This weekend is the official start to the Christmas season in Door County, with Sister Bay and Egg Harbor hosting their hometown holiday festivities and area businesses taking part in Small Business Saturday. Check out our top picks for the festive weekend ahead! Friday, November 27 Capture the Spirit of the Holidays Sister Bay will […]
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EPA and USDA Launch Nutrient Recycling Challenge
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, pork and dairy producers, and environmental and scientific experts to launch the Nutrient Recycling Challenge, a competition to develop affordable technologies that recycle nutrients from livestock waste. Every year, livestock producers manage more than one billion tons of manure, which contains valuable […]
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Gary Blish’s Family Receives Lions Club Award in His Honor
The Sturgeon Bay Lions Club presented the Ray Hempel Fellowship Award to Gisela Blish in honor of the late Lion Gary Blish who passed away in May. Gary was a most active member of the club. The award is a fitting tribute to recognize and celebrate Lion Blish’s accomplishment, dedication and support in Lionism. The […]
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City of Sturgeon Bay: The Finance/Purchasing & Building Committees meet at 4 pm on Nov. 24. The Parks & Recreation Committee meets at 4 pm on Nov. 25. County of Door: The Museum & Archives Committee meets at 8:30 am on Nov. 24. The Board of Adjustment meets at 6:30 pm on Nob. 24. Town […]
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Schoolhouse Artisan Cheese Named One of the Best Places to Eat Local Cheese
TRAVEL + LEISURE magazine, one of the most trusted names in travel, has chosen Schoolhouse Artisan Cheese in Egg Harbor as one of the top 10 places to eat local cheese. Schoolhouse Artisan Cheese prides itself in offering the finest Wisconsin Artisan Cheese. The European-style cheese shop has been in operation for more than five […]
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High School Winter Athletics: Nov. 20 – 25
GIBRALTAR Boys Basketball Nov. 24 @ Marinette, 7:15 pm Girls Basketball Nov. 20 @ Kewaunee, 7:30 pm Nov. 24 @ Algoma, 7:30 pm SEVASTOPOL Boys Basketball Nov. 24 vs. St. Mary Catholic, 7 pm Girls Basketball Nov. 24 @ NEW Lutheran, 7:30 pm SOUTHERN DOOR Boys Basketball Nov. 21 @ Green Bay East, […]
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Dentistry by Design Expands to Algoma
Algoma Gentle Dental Care located on Jefferson Street in Algoma is under new ownership. Dr. Paul Feit, owner and dentist at Dentistry by Design in Sturgeon Bay and Sister Bay, recently purchased Algoma Gentle Dental Care from Dr. Tom DeNamur, who retired earlier this fall. Feit and his colleague Dr. Michael Pierquet will provide care […]