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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70: Number of California’s state parks that Gov. Jerry Brown plans to close permanently this fall 98: Percent of apples tested by the Environmental Working Group that tested positive for pesticide residue after washing and peeling
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State Parks Turn to Electric Cars
In the pristine wilderness of Peninsula and Potawatomi State Parks, where visitors are often told to “leave nothing but footprints,” cutting-edge technology may seem out of place.
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Highway Dept. Spared Steepest Limits
The Wisconsin Legislature removed provisions that would have severely limited the work the Door County Highway Department could perform when it passed the state budget yesterday.
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When Door County students return to school in the fall, 33 people who dedicated their lives to teaching will not start the school year with them. While the districts search for their replacements, the teachers reflected on why they started teaching, why they decided to retire this year and what they plan to do now.
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Sturgeon Bay Plans for Skate Park
Coming off the heels of Sister Bay’s skate park opening, skateboarders in Sturgeon Bay may soon have a park of their own. The Sturgeon Bay City Council approved a basic plan at their June 7 meeting setting land aside near the West Side Ball Field for the park.
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A look at Door County news in brief.
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Senate approves concealed carry
• The Wisconsin Senate approved concealed carry legislation June 14. The bill would allow concealed weapons in public places, but not in police stations and courthouses.
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It isn’t every day a person gets to amble amongst the livestock before purchasing the week’s meat. Many of us are in the habit of forgetting that our favorite cut of steak or a nice, juicy burger comes from a cow.
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“From my experience, it’s a false choice between the economy and ecology. We can have both – and we have to have both.”
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6: Times more plastic than plankton in the world’s oceans
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Door County Interiors & Design took a green approach to projects at two large Door County inns this year. The Newport Resort in Egg Harbor updated 59 one and two-bedroom suites with new carpeting in April.
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The Door County YMCA encourages participants to sign-up soon for the “Y Scramble presented by the Neighborhood Pub & Grill” to take place on Monday, July 25 at Horseshoe Bay Golf Club.
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Upcoming Door County Golf Events
• Saturday, June 18: Night Golf at Stonehedge. 9-hole, 4-person scramble. Beginning at dusk. $40/ person. Call the clubhouse (920.868.1861).
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Still Time to Register – Play “Fore!” The Clearing Golf Scramble
The Clearing Folk School’s Second Annual Play “Fore!” The Clearing 9-hole Golf Scramble fundraiser is scheduled for Monday, June 27 at Peninsula State Park Golf Course, starting at 1 pm.
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Age: 23 (as of June 17) Occupation: Bartender at the Sister Bay Bowl Home Course: Peninsula Handicap: Somewhere between 6 and 8 Best 18-hole score: 74 at Peninsula, when I was a junior in high school Years Playing: Since 8th grade Hole-in-one(s)?: Yes – one – #4 at Bay Ridge, January 21, 2007 with “Jykes” […]
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“Kids’ First” Introduces Fiver-Person Elimination Scramble
In an event to benefit the Wisconsin PGA Foundation and to help continue to expand its Golf in Schools program, Horseshoe Bay Golf Club is hosting a unique five-person Elimination Scramble on Monday, June 27.
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Newest Inductee to the Door County Board of REALTORS®
(Left to right) Sue Kocken of Action Realty was inducted into the Door County Board of REALTORS® by President Lisa Bieri on June 8.
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The Carlsville Roadhouse, a landmark on the route to Northern Door County, burned to the ground in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 14.
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County Board Fires Back at Legislature
The Door County Highway Committee sent a letter to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation today notifying the DOT that the county will not continue maintenance of the state highway system if Motion 352 passes as currently written.
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Budget Motion Threatens Future of County Highway Department
At a special meeting of the Door County Board of Supervisors Sunday night, Door County Highway Commissioner John Kolodziej said a provision in the state budget bill could cost his department more than $500,000 a year in revenue and jeopardize its future viability.