Category: General News
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Man Pinned Beneath Vehicle in Fatal Accident
John M. Smejkal died Saturday evening, May 23, after being pinned by his car in his Liberty Grove driveway. The 76-year-old was discovered by emergency-services personnel who were dispatched following the report of a crash at Smejkal’s Wisconsin Bay Road property at 7:13 pm. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The initial investigation indicated […]
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Door County Public Health Extends Safer at Home
Following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Safer at Home directive on Wednesday, Door County Public health reinstated it locally on Thursday late afternoon. Susan Powers, Door County Public Health officer, issued the order that continues the guidelines and requirements of Wisconsin’s Safer at Home order. The local order is effective immediately and […]
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Reopening Guidelines Arrive from State
Advice for 15 industries included The reopening guidelines that local businesses have been waiting for came from the state May 8. In addition to general guidelines, the state offered industry-specific advice to 15 business sectors: agriculture, construction, entertainment/amusement, gyms/fitness centers, hair and nail salons, hospitality/lodging, manufacturing, outdoor gatherings, outdoor recreation, professional services, public facilities, restaurant, […]
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Al Johnson’s Sues Insurance Company over Virus Claim
The impact of the coronavirus continues to spread to new corners of the economy. The owners of Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant have filed suit against Society Insurance to recoup revenue lost as a result of the statewide shutdown of bars and restaurants. The suit, filed in Door County Circuit Court on April 13, seeks to […]
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Safer at Home Order Extended to May 26
Gov. Tony Evers has extended Wisconsin’s Safer at Home order to May 26. The original order was made March 25 and scheduled to expire April 24. Evers also ordered school buildings closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. The White House Thursday released guidelines for states to consider re-opening businesses and schools. Those […]
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Special Airs March 27 on PBS, WPR
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Daniel Kelly and Jill Karofsky will discuss issues central to their campaigns for a seat on the state’s highest court in a candidate special that will be broadcast statewide on Friday, March 27 at 7 pm. The 2020 Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Special will include interviews from each candidate and will […]
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PODCAST: Sturgeon Bay School Announces $16.84 Million Facilities Referendum
Andrew Kleidon and Myles Dannhausen break down this weeks news, including: Developers of the Quarry RV Park in Sevastopol are pinning their hopes for the project on the Door County Resource Planning Committee (RPC) coming to a different decision than the Town of Sevastopol did, Sturgeon Bay School Announcing a $16.84 Million Facilities Referendum, and […]
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Candidate Forum Feb. 1 in Green Bay
The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Greater Green Bay is hosting a free Wisconsin Supreme Court justice candidate forum on Feb. 1, 2-3 pm, in the auditorium of the Brown County Central Library, 515 Pine Street in Green Bay. Questions will be taken from the audience. LWV is a nonpartisan organization that seeks to […]
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State News: Evers, Democrats Unveil Universal Background-Check Bill
Gov. Tony Evers and Democratic lawmakers rolled out a proposal to expand background checks on gun sales in Wisconsin. Under the bill, which is sometimes called a universal background-check measure, gun sales would have to be made through a federally licensed firearms dealer and involve a background check. Flanked by the Democratic lieutenant governor, attorney […]
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State News: Farmers’ Groups Agree with Evers’ Calls to End Trade War
Several Wisconsin farmers’ groups say they agree with Gov. Tony Evers’ call for the Trump administration to end the country’s trade war with China. Evers sent a letter to President Donald Trump on Monday calling for the administration to stop the “unnecessary trade war” with trading partners such as China. Evers also referenced what he […]
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State News: Wisconsin Farmers to Receive Tariff-Relief; More
Southeastern Counties on Top for Tariff Aid Payments Wisconsin farmers will receive an average of $39 per acre for this year’s crop under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s tariff-relief program. The newly announced Market Facilitation Program rates for nonspecialty crops such as corn and soybeans are based on county – a change from last year’s program, […]
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Three People in Critical Condition After Three-vehicle Crash in Sister Bay Wednesday
Five people were injured, including three critically, after a three-vehicle crash on Highway 57 in the Village of Sister Bay Wednesday afternoon. Two people suffered life-threatening injuries, one suffered serious injuries, and two had minor injuries. At 4:40 pm, the Sister Bay Fire Department and Door County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 10490 Highway 57, […]
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News Bulletin: Portrait of Justice Stevens in Great Hall of the Supreme Court
WHAT HAPPENED • Justice John Paul Stevens lay in repose in the Great Hall of the Supreme Court building on Monday, with his successor, Justice Elena Kagan, saying that his memory “will be a blessing in this court, which he served so well for so long.” Stevens died July 16 at age 99 after suffering […]
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State News: Grant Program for Transportation Projects; More
Evers Administration Unveils Grant Program for Transportation Projects Local governments across Wisconsin will compete for additional transportation funding under a program unveiled by the Evers administration. The $75 million grant program will be funded by money the Legislature allocated to the Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP) in the state budget. Evers made changes to that […]
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The peninsula is beginning to pop with ripe cherries, which means that the markets and cherry festivals are also appearing around the county. Beginning mid-month and lasting through mid-August, you’ll find the orchard markets overflowing with just-picked cherries and lots of goodies to go along with the harvest. Plus, each weekend you can find a […]
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The Taco Boss sets the rules for serving award-winning tacos Cash Murphy, also known as the Taco Boss, has brought award-winning tacos to downtown Sturgeon Bay through his food truck, Lumberjack’s Taco Shack. Originally from Chandler, Arizona, Murphy has been visiting Sturgeon Bay for the past 11 summers, first as a songwriter and Steel Bridge […]
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State News: Supreme Court Ends Gerrymandering Challenge; More
Supreme Court Ruling Effectively Ends Gerrymandering Challenge The U.S. Supreme Court ruled July 25 that federal courts do not have the power to decide cases related to partisan gerrymandering, effectively ending a Wisconsin lawsuit against legislative maps drawn by Republicans in 2011. The court ruled 5-4 that “partisan gerrymandering claims present political questions beyond the […]
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Tickets are on sale for the Door County Maritime Museum’s (DCMM) annual wooden-boat raffle. The grand prize is the 16-foot, hand-built St. Lawrence river skiff, produced by the museum’s Wooden Boatbuilding instructors and class participants. It comes with hand-turned oars and a trailer provided by Skipper Bud’s Quarterdeck Marina. The skiff is on display at […]
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Anderson Dock Sunset Services Begin
The ninth year of sunset services will be held on Ephraim’s Anderson Dock every Wednesday, July 10 through Aug. 14, 7:30 pm. Services will include inspirational messages by Northern Door pastors: Rev. Frank Kauzlarich on July 10, Rev. Gary Scharrig on July 17, Pastor Mark Richards on July 24, Mother Barbara Sajna on July 31, […]
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Celebrate all things root beer when the Door County Historical Society hosts its annual Root Beer Festival July 6, 10 am – 3 pm, at the Heritage Village at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. Explore the history of root beer, play bottle-cap games, listen to live music, sample six varieties of root beer, and indulge […]