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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Years ago I walked into Leroy’s coffee shop and from behind the counter Jill Berger greeted me with “Hi, Jody. How’s your focus?” Astonished, because I’d just been thinking deeply about that very subject, I replied “a little fuzzy.”
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Judges Diltz, Ehlers Announce Re-election Bids
Door County Circuit Court Judges Todd Ehlers and Peter Diltz have each announced their bids for re-election in the 2012 spring election.
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Sturgeon Bay’s Skate Park Takes Flight
An initiative to fund a premier skate park in Sturgeon Bay is progressing quickly. The Door County Skate project, a 10-year-old non-profit that was raising funds for a community ice rink, ceased fundraising in 2011 and donated $51,000 from its account to the skate park project.
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High-speed Internet Access Expands in Northern Door
When Frontier Wireless announced the completion of phase one of its DSL Internet rollout Nov. 3, Sam Perlman, economic development director at the Door County Economic Development Corporation said it signaled a step forward for business prospects on the peninsula.
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A look at the news of the last week in Door County.
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Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant Changes Winter Hours
• Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik in Sister Bay has changed its winter hours for the first time in many years. Beginning Nov. 27, both the restaurant and Butik hours will be 7 am – 3 pm, with the exception of Dec. 26 – 31 when they will be open from 7 am – 8 pm.
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What’s Coming Up in Door County?
• The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced plans to build two roundabouts on Highway 42/57 in Sturgeon Bay in 2015.
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Liberty Grove assessment review drags on
The Town of Liberty Grove continued sifting through assessment appeals Wednesday as the Board of Review stretched into its sixth day. “It’s tedious,” said Town Chairman John Lowry during a lunch break Monday.
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Pulse Family Thanksgiving: Main Course
My little sister Meg Goettelman, owner of Steep Creek Farm, is quite the cook. Not only does she grow all the ingredients she can, but she also knows how to make things taste amazing! This is a new addition to our Thanksgiving table, but it will definitely be part of our traditions into the future!
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Pulse Family Thanksgiving: Dessert
All three layers of pumpkin bars are divine on their own – there is the flaky crust, the creamy, classic pumpkin pie filling, and the crispy and sweet topping that combine to make a tasty Thanksgiving dessert.
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Pulse Family Thanksgiving: Appetizers
On Thanksgiving, snack food plays an important role. This recipe for artichoke dip comes together quickly (especially if you make the homemade mayonnaise in advance) and satiates with its hearty cheesiness.
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Pulse Family Thanksgiving: Intro
When it comes to the holiday food making frenzy, we often get stuck in our ways and resort to the same, tried-and-true menu items. Substitute one of these recipes from Pulse staffers for a little variation this year and bring new fabulous flavors to the Thanksgiving table.
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“Edible: Good to eat and wholesome to digest, as a worm to a toad, a toad to a snake, a snake to a pig, a pig to a man, and a man to a worm.”
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Halloween officially started the season of treats and holiday celebrations – a time that many individuals let go of their healthy habits and gain a few extra pounds.
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DCVB Releases 2012 Visitor Guide Cover
• The Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB) unveiled the cover of their 2012 visitor guide during the tourism marketing organization’s 86th annual meeting at the Landmark Resort in Egg Harbor.
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Sexting: Technology presents new challenges
Today cell phones are as much a part of some teens as their arms and legs. Unlike older generations whose first cell phones had only calling capabilities, teenagers today can call, text, email, and even go on Facebook with their phones.
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A grant will help Door County fund a new tactic in the fight to reduce its number of repeat drunk drivers.
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Two businesses, one non-profit stung at Fall Fest
Three vendors and their employees received citations from the Door County Sheriff’s Department Fall Fest weekend after the employees sold alcohol to minors.