Tag: Door County COVID-19 Information
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PODCAST: Dr. Jim Heise and Brian Stephens on Hospital Preparedness and Guidelines for Businesses
Today on the podcast: The Peninsula Music Festival cancels their season, more businesses are able to open with restrictions, and May 1st brings new operating hours for state parks in Wisconsin. Also, Myles chats with Dr. Jim Heise and Door County Medical Center CEO Brian Stephens about how the hospital has been adapting their care […]
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Safer at Home Stories: The Curtain of Isolation
Welcome to our first installment of Door Posts: Safer-at-Home Stories. Brought to you by The Hal Prize and Write On, Door County, these stories feature tales of those living at home during the quarantine. Find out how to submit your story at writeondoorcounty.org. The Curtain of Isolation by Jane Hensge, Sturgeon Bay During the third […]
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COVID-19’s Next Target? Municipal Budgets
Uncertainty drives conservative approach to budgeting As impacts from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continue to percolate through almost all aspects of life, county and municipal budgets will not be spared. Local officials are bracing for a drop in revenue that could lead to declining services, delayed projects and deferred maintenance. The county began implementing a […]
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Small Business Administration Accepting Applications for Paycheck Protection Program
The Small Business Administration (SBA) started accepting new applications for the Paycheck Protection Program on April 27. If you have not yet applied for the Paycheck Protection Program Loan, you’re strongly encouraged to apply through your local SBA lender. It’s anticipated that the funds will be allocated very quickly, so it’s critical to apply as […]
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WDOR Featuring ‘Yes, We’re Open’ Segment for Local Businesses
WDOR has launched a “Yes, We’re Open” segment that will air on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until the governor’s Safer at Home order is lifted. Each segment will feature three local businesses that have had to alter their services under the order, but are indeed still open. If you would like your business to be featured, […]
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Door County Reports Second COVID-19 Death, Brown County Outbreak Surges
Door County reported its second death related to COVID-19 on April 27, a patient in their 70s. The Door County Public Health Department did not release further details about the case. The county reported two additional cases of COVID-19 as well, bringing the total to 12 as of April 29. In neighboring Brown County, the […]
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Victory Gardens: Penne Wilson revives the food-growing efforts of WWI and WWII
At first glance, Penne Wilson may seem like an unlikely general in the battle against COVID-19. She’s not a health-care provider or grocery store employee or emergency responder. Yet, as she watched the COVID-19 outbreak take hold in our country, she came up with a powerful way to help. “We’ve got this little army of […]
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Perspectives: We Must Hold Together as One County
In the aftermath of 2012’s Hurricane Sandy and the flooding in the Mid-Atlantic, national foundation leaders observed the inadequacy of the philanthropic response to that devastating crisis. Every responsible foundation across the nation recognized that it needed to better prepare for the crisis that one day would arrive at its own front door. Although hurricanes […]
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VIDEO: Dinosaurs at the Grocery Store & Pause Now Play Later | Door County Pulse
This week on the Door County Pulse: The Door County Humane Society does story time with some special guests Edge of Park shares some Eagle Tower progress on Instagram Hatch Distillery gives out free hand sanitizer to the community And nature continues to reclaim the world around us All that and more on this week’s […]
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Door County Baseball League Postpones First Three Games
The Door County Baseball League has postponed the season’s first three games – scheduled for May 10, 17, and 24 – because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly,” said Rick Gigot, league president. “We will not start the Door County Baseball League season until we get the green […]
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Gov. Tony Evers Lifts Select Business Restrictions
Gov. Tony Evers lifted some business restrictions April 27, allowing nonessential businesses to do curbside drop-off of goods and animals. The order allows businesses such as dog groomers, small-engine repair shops, upholstery businesses and others to safely open. The order also applies to outdoor recreational rentals such as boats, golf carts, kayaks, ATVs and other […]
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Gibraltar School Board President Steps Down
Longtime Gibraltar School Board member Mark Weborg stepped down as president at the beginning of a virtual board meeting on April 27, citing the stress of the position. Weborg, who has served on the board for 21 years, will remain on the board as a member until his term ends in April 2021. “I have […]
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CITY: Lodging Remains an Essential Service
Though Gov. Tony Evers is discouraging nonessential travel, Sturgeon Bay Administrator Josh VanLieshout reminds residents that lodging remains an essential service. “Lodging facilities – be they hotels, motels or other short-term rentals – are often home for temporary workers and displaced persons,” he said. The city has received informal complaints about cars with out-of-state license plates showing […]
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A Lost Season: High School Seniors Lament Missed Opportunities
A legitimate chance at a state title. A chance at redemption. An opportunity to break a school record. A return trip to state competition. An appreciation for great experiences. For many local senior athletes, the cancellation of spring sports means lost opportunities to end careers at the highest levels. “Of course as a coach, to […]
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PODCAST: Jackson Parr on How COVID-19 Effects Municipal Budgets
Myles Dannhausen Jr. is joined by Pulse writer Jackson Parr to talk about how COVID-19 effects municipal budgets, including lower room and sales tax numbers, delayed property tax payments, and more.
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Paycheck Protection Round 2 Opens
The Small Business Administration (SBA) started accepting new applications for the Paycheck Protection Program on April 27. If you have not yet applied for the Paycheck Protection Program Loan, you’re strongly encouraged to apply through your local SBA lender. It’s anticipated that the funds will be allocated very quickly, so it’s critical to apply as […]
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced that all state parks will reopen with limitations. Recent closures did not impact any of Door County’s five state parks, but new rules will. State parks and forests will now be open from 6 am to 7 pm daily, a change from the previous hours of 6 am […]
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PODCAST: Dan Powers on Why the 2020 Census is Important
Andrew and Myles go over the latest COVID-19 news in Door County, including two new cases bringing the county’s total to 12 positive cases and 2 deaths. Also, Myles talks with Dan Powers about the 2020 census, why Door County is lagging behind, and why the census is so important.
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Door County Reports Second COVID-19-related Death
Door County reported its second death related to COVID-19 Monday. The patient was in their 70s. The Door County Public Health Department is not releasing further details about the case. The county reported two additional cases of COVID-19 as well, bringing the total to 12. The health department has not determined if the cases are […]
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PODCAST: A Door County Way Forward
Andrew and Myles have some quick updates from the weekend, including Hatch Distillery giving away free hand sanitizer, and Birch Creek canceling their summer season. Also, Myles and Dave co-wrote an article last week to begin the discussion on how Door County moves forward in the coming weeks as we begin to look at reopening […]