Tag: Door County COVID-19 Information
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Manners Matter: Juggling It All
Dear Mary Pat, My husband and I are finding it hard to juggle our work schedules (we’re both working remotely) while helping our three children with their schoolwork. I deliberately didn’t go back to work until my kids were old enough to be in school full time. They are obviously our first priority, but we […]
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Nicolet National Bank Ups Social-Distancing Protocol
In response to COVID-19, Nicolet National Bank will expand its social-distancing protocol: All drive-ups will remain open and fully functional, but lobbies have switched to an appointment-only mode of operations through April 6. Nicolet will reevaluate its future steps at that time. To make an appointment, call to let your banker know when you will […]
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Cadence Production Remains at Full Capacity
Cadence (cadenceinc.com) has maintained stable production output as it navigates the COVID-19 challenges. Production at all of Cadence’s five facilities remains at full capacity, with no significant supply disruptions. All Cadence employees remain safe, with no known infection or exposure. The company has created a response team that meets daily to address the ongoing situation. […]
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Alcoholics Anonymous Resources
Many Door County support groups are unable to meet in person because of the novel coronavirus and the Safer at Home order from Gov. Tony Evers. Local Alcoholics Anonymous organizers are reassuring those who need help that there are still options during the state shutdown. A limited number of online meetings are available, but this […]
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As COVID-19 continues to affect our community, we’re releasing more frequent updates of the Door County Pulse Podcast to keep our community informed about the local effects. Myles Dannhausen Jr. and Andrew Kleidon-Linstrom break down the latest news, and special guests give you perspectives on the emergency from myriad viewpoints. Recent episodes included talks with […]
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The state Senate postponed its planned session on March 24 because of restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said the Senate will likely schedule an extraordinary session later this spring to take up bills that the chamber had planned to consider during that session. The Legislature may also convene to modify […]
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Traveling in the Coronavirus Crush
In January, as I left Chicago for a semester of study in London, the last thing I was worried about was that a global pandemic would see me evacuated from London and then self-quarantined at home by March. The day when my friend and I realized we were going to be evacuated from Europe, we […]
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PODCAST: March 26 Update – Senate Passes CARES Act
Andrew and Myles breakdown todays news including a conference call with Rep. MikeGallagher, and Myles has a conversation with Joe Krebsbach from Health and Human Services about mental health and people in addiction recovery during this crisis. Tomorrow we will have more information on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was […]
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Door County Businesses Chip In, Adapt to New Reality
Local businesses are proving that you don’t need deep pockets or a Fortune 500 pedigree to help your neighbors during a national crisis. On Monday, Gov. Tony Evers announced further business closings to try to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, pushing businesses to take innovative measures to generate cash flow and help their […]
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Emergency Response Fund Now Accepting Assistance Requests
The Door County Emergency Response Fund is now accepting requests for assistance. All 501(c)(3) public charities, faith-based organizations, and other public entities serving the people of Door County are invited to submit a request for assistance as they respond to the health and economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus. Visit www.RespondDoorCounty.org to learn more and complete […]
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Rep. Gallagher Hosts Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall March 26
On Thursday, March 26 at 10:30 am, Rep. Mike Gallagher will host a Tele-Town Hall to answer constituent questions on the coronavirus outbreak and provide information on the federal and statewide response. Gallagher will be joined by Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm to assist in providing Northeast Wisconsinites with answers and information […]
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PODCAST: March 24 Update – County Chair Dave Lienau
Andrew and Myles discuss the latest COVID coverage, including Hatch Distillery manufacturing hand sanitizer for Scandia Village and the hospital, and what is an essential business as outlined in Gov. Evers “Safer at Home” order. After the break Myles chats with County Chair Dave Lienau about his decision making process last week in moving to […]
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Door County Health Advisory to Seasonal and Second Homeowners
Pursuant to WI. Stat. 252.03(1), the Door County Public Health Officer has issued a Travel Advisory Order due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the national spread of the COVID-19 virus: 1. Due to high community transmission in certain area of the state and across the nation, Door County Public Health is recommending that you stay […]
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PODCAST: March 23 Update, Gov. Evers Issues “Safer At Home” Order
Andrew and Myles break down the COVID news today, including Gov. Evers issuing a “Safer at Home” order, effectively closing all non-essential businesses effective this week. We will have more information on what is considered essential tomorrow. Also, the state and federal tax deadlines have been extended to July.
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University Offers Online Course for Dealing with COVID-19
Northeastern University’s Global Resilience Institute, has just launched a short online course that provides life-saving skills for dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. The course “draws on authoritative sources of information from the Centers of Disease Control and the World Health Organization” and goes over the information needed to safely deal with COVID-19. More information on […]
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Governor Tony Evers Issues “Safer At Home” Order
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers issued a “safer at home” order for Wisconsin on Monday morning. The governor made the announcement in a series of tweets. “We have been working hard to ensure the health and safety of the people of our state as we have responded to COVID-19,” Evers wrote. “We’ve taken important steps, but […]
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Wisconsin Coronavirus Cases Near 400
The number of coronavirus cases in Wisconsin surged to 381 on Sunday, an increase of nearly 100 over Saturday’s tally. Most of the cases are in Dane and Milwaukee County, but there are three in Brown County. Wisconsin has reported four deaths so far. Door County and Kewaunee have yet to report a positive test […]
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Visitors to the hospital will not be allowed effective 4pm Saturday, March 21 at Door County Medical Center (DCMC). The only exception to this policy is one approved adult visitor who is cold/flu symptom free. The following are the circumstances in which a patient is allowed a visitor: Obstetrical patients may have one support person. Pediatric […]
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The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) disaster loans are the primary form of Federal assistance for the repair and rebuilding of non-farm, private sector disaster losses. The disaster loan program is the only form of SBA assistance not limited to small businesses. The Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) can provide up to $2 million of […]
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Publisher’s Note: About this Week’s Issue
We may not be able to sit side-by-side at the bar, the high school baseball game, or at church, but we can still connect. Turn your focus away from what we can’t do, and toward all the things we now have the time to do again.