Tag: Door County COVID-19 Information
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New COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has unveiled a one-stop shop of federal programs for rural communities, organizations and individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide (rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/USDA_COVID-19_Fed_Rural_Resource_Guide.pdf) is a first-of-its-kind resource for rural leaders looking for federal funding and partnership opportunities to help address this pandemic. To learn more about […]
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The importance of communicating during a pandemic by Jack Moneypenny, President and CEO, Destination Door County There is a level of uncertainty surrounding the current health crisis that is unsettling. This crisis has affected everyone in Door County in one way or another, and at a time when our county’s primary economic engine traditionally revs […]
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Pandemic May Turn People Back to Local Farms
by Polly Fitz At Waseda Farms in Baileys Harbor, store manager Sayard Geeve said, “The phone is ringing off the hook.” Flying Tractor Farm in Sturgeon Bay has been selling more of its meat products. Cold Climate Farms in Nasewaupee is getting calls from people asking whether its staff can ship food. As the COVID-19 […]
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Normally during the week leading up to Earth Day, we dedicate the heart of the Peninsula Pulse to our Sustainability Issue. Unfortunately, this year there simply aren’t enough pages available to present our complete 14th annual special edition and still provide all the news that people in our community need as we face the unprecedented […]
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PODCAST: County Closes Campgrounds, Dan Tjernagel on Education During a Pandemic
Andrew and Myles discuss the County ordering the closure of all campgrounds effective April 15th, and Myles chats with Sturgeon Bay Schools superintendent Dan Tjernagel about what the just-passed referendum means for the district and the future of education in the COVID era, including graduation ceremonies for seniors.
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Peninsula Players Cancels 2020 Summer Season
Peninsula Players Theater has canceled its 2020 summer season. According to a message sent to fans and supporters, the theater’s board of directors and its management team examined a variety of scenarios, “and have concluded that the health and safety of its company, volunteers, and community must take precedence over all else at this time.” […]
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The Helpers: Residents step up to support, thank essential workers
Residents step up to support, thank essential workers.
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Northern Door Youth Baseball Tryouts Postponed
Northern Door Youth Baseball has postponed tryouts for the 2020 summer season. The tryouts, originally scheduled for April, will take place as soon as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Organizers plan for a full schedule of games, though the schedule will start later than usual and run through the summer.
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Door, Kewaunee Counties Report First Deaths Related to COVID-19
The Door County Public Health Department reported the first death associated with COVID-19 in Door County: a male in his 70s with underlying medical conditions. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the individual who has passed,” the statement read. “This tragic loss is a reminder of how important the Safer at […]
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Parallel 44 & Door 44 Wineries Extend Special to Frontline Workers
Until April 19, Parallel 44 and Door 44 wineries are extending a special offer to all front-line workers – including first responders, health-care professionals, retail front-line personnel and transportation workers – as a way to thank them. This special offer includes 44 percent off 12 bottles of wine plus a gift certificate for a winery tour and […]
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Health Department Orders Door County Campgrounds Closed
The Door County Health Department has ordered all campgrounds closed in the county. “It is the duty of the local health officers to promptly take all measures necessary to prevent, suppress, and control communicable diseases as set forth in Wis. Stat. § 252.03(1),” Door County Public Health Manager Sue Powers said in a statement released […]
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PODCAST: Election Results, Gibraltar Closes for the School Year, Quarry RV Park Appeals
Andrew and Myles breakdown the latest today, including the April 7th election results, Gibraltar closing its doors for the remainder of the school year, but continues remote learning, and Kewaunee County reports its first COVID-19 related death. Also, the developers behind the proposed Quarry RV Park have appealed the decision from February.
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Kewaunee Reports First COVID-19 Related Death
A Kewaunee County resident who was diagnosed with COVID-19 has died, according to the Kewaunee County Public Health Department, the first in Kewaunee County. Officials report that the patient died Monday, April 13. No other information is being released about the patient. The individuals who had been in close contact to the person have been […]
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PODCAST: County Reports First COVID Death, Donna Scattergood Talks Health and Safety Resources
Andrew and Myles go over todays news, including Door County reporting its first COVID-19 related death, the Alpine will not open this season for the first time in over 90 years, and election results will be available later today. After the break Myles chats with Donna Scattergood about the Door County Emergency Support Coalition’s phone […]
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Door County Reports First COVID-19 Death
The Door County Public Health Department has reported the first death associated with COVID-19 in Door County. A male in his 70s with underlying medical conditions has died. Due to privacy laws, no further information will be disclosed, the department wrote in a statement. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the […]
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Winery Extends Special Offer to Frontline Workers
Parallel 44 and Door 44 Wineries are extending a special offer to all front line workers including first responders, health care professionals, retail front line personnel, and transportation workers, as a way to say thank you. From Friday, April 10 through Sunday April 19, the offer will include 44% off 12 bottles of wine and […]
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PODCAST: Something New for Younkers on 3rd, and How High School Artists Handle Canceled Shows
Andrew and Myles chat with Matt Pothast on his recent article looking at how high school students are moving forward after having the majority of school performances canceled this year, and what a few seniors who have been looking forward to their final high school productions have taken away from this. Also Sturgeon Bay business […]
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Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club Offers Easter Meal
When the “Stay At Home” order went into effect, the Boys & Girls Club of Door County partnered with the Door County Community Foundation, Door County Medical Center, United Way of Door County and the YMCA to act quickly to get a meal pick-up program in place – the Door County Meals Cooperative. Inspired by the […]
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Manners Matter: Neighbors Arriving
Dear Mary Pat, I’m totally freaked out and annoyed. My neighbors have a second home here and have arrived already. They should have stayed in Florida. If I had their phone number, I would call them and give them a piece of my mind. Having more people here is putting us all at risk. Signed, […]
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With each day that passes, Door County business owners get more nervous about the upcoming summer season. At Kitty O’Reilly’s in Sturgeon Bay, business is down 75 percent, said Buster Crook, who owns the establishment with his wife, Amy. “We have cut down to tighter staff, but we are staying open with takeout and curbside […]