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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Veterans Service Office’s Employment Program Reminders
The Door County Veterans Service Office remind veterans and business owners of employment programs. To help veterans, the government created the Returning Heroes Tax Credit, providing companies up to $5,600 in tax credits for each unemployed veteran hired.
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Unity Announces Hire of Darelynn Louscher
Unity, leaders in hospice and palliative care, recently announced the addition of Darelynn Louscher, MSN, APNP, to its clinical team as a full-time nurse practitioner.
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New Century Service Offers New High Speed Internet Service
New Century Service announced that it now provides Exede high speed Internet service to the Door and Kewaunee County area. Exede Internet offers speeds up to 12 Mbps downstream and up to 3 Mbps upstream beginning at $49.
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Cindy Koutnik Awarded e-PRO® Certification
Cindy Koutnik of Action Realty was recently awarded the e-PRO® Certification, the official technology certification program offered by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
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Amy J. Ludwigsen Named Door Shakespeare’s New Managing Director
Amy J. Ludwigsen was recently named as the new Managing Director for Door Shakespeare. A graduate of Northwestern University, Ludwigsen recently received her Master’s Degree in Classical and Contemporary Text from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow.
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Bayside Bakery Opens for Second Season
Bayside Bakery & Café opened for their second season in Sister Bay. They offer “Made from Scratch” bakery, fresh deli salads, smoothies and lunches that can be eaten in their garden area or in the upstairs loft.
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Sevastopol Alum Succeeding as a Phoenix
One intrinsic feature of living on a peninsula is the flow of news. Within the borders of Door County, news travels very well, and this remains true throughout the realm of golf.
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The Clearing Folk School’s Fourth Annual “Play ‘Fore!’ The Clearing” 9-hole Golf Scramble Fundraiser is scheduled for June 25 at Peninsula State Park Golf Course.
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Are you looking to get on the greens a little more often this summer? Here are a few of the regular leagues in the county to take a swing at:
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Addicted to Golf in Door County
The month of March brought a few unexpected days of glorious weather. The month of April brought seasonal temperatures known more specifically to March.
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This exercise will massage your lower back and sacrum and help you increase the mobility of your hips. Lie on your back and draw your knees towards your belly.
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Memories of World War II Still Vivid for George Alley
He’s lost his eyesight and much of his hearing, but George Alley’s memories of World War II are as sharp today as they were 70 years ago, when he lived them.
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Visa Changes Could Equal Rough October
Changes to the Summer Work Travel Program that supplies many Door County businesses with international student workers in the fall could leave businesses short-handed come October.
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While the problem that caused a suspension of services at the Sister Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant May 14 is now under control, there’s still a need to inform the public about what they can and can’t put down their drains, says Utilities Manager Steve Jacobson.
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Northern Door Fire District Conversation Continues
Three for, two against. That’s the breakdown of where the Northern Door fire chiefs stand on the issue of creating a Northern Door Fire District heading into the next discussion of the concept on May 29 at the Gibraltar Fire Department.
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• About 50 residents and business owners attended a May 22 informational hearing to discuss the reconstruction of Bay Shore Drive (Highway 57) in Sister Bay in 2013 – 2015.
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What’s Coming Up in Door County?
• The Town of Jacksonport is interested in compiling the stories and history of the people who live there. The town will hold a meeting June 7 at 7 pm where residents can tell their interesting anecdotes about living in Jacksonport.
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Sevastopol Concludes Superintendent Search
The Sevastopol School Board has selected Linda Underwood Schweigert as the district’s new superintendent.
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Gibraltar Pushes for Farm-to-school Food
Gibraltar Nutrition Specialist Carla Marr has always considered herself ahead of the curve when it comes to taking steps towards healthier school lunches.
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Blue Horse Bistro Hopeful for Summer Re-opening
A permitting hang-up has stalled the re-opening of the Blue Horse Bistro in Fish Creek. Co-owner Carina Helm says she and business partner Eric Rasmusson encountered an unexpected permitting issue and have been stuck in neutral as they await final approval to complete the remodeling of their new location across from the Fish Creek beach.