DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Will Your Story Be One of the 100? Door County Historical Society Launches Search for Centennial Voices
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 9, 2026) — Door County isn’t just a place on a map; it’s a collection of the people who lived its history. To mark its 100th anniversary, the Door County Historical Society (DCHS) is launching an […]
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The Wisconsin Humane Society Shares Why Now Is the Best Time to Get Your Pet Microchipped
Wisconsin — With spring just around the corner, the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is reminding pet owners that now is the best time to microchip their pets. As temperatures rise in the spring and summer months, shelters typically see an increase […]
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Door County Film Fest Concludes, Presents 2026 “Golden Mug Awards”
Photos L-R: Joe Schwaba, Golden Mug presentation; Pete Schwaba, Keynote Speaker; JB Thompson, Jacob Lefeber and Ben Leasum; Marty “Meatman” Sosnowski, David Jackson and Adam Koepke; Student Filmmakers: Alli Karas, Jenavieve Plutz, Joely Hurkman, Albino Anzurez, Jacob Lefeber, Ben Leasum […]
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Sister Bay Nominated for USA TODAY 10Best “Best Small Town in the Midwest”
Sister Bay, Wis. (March 4, 2026) – Sister Bay is proud to announce its nomination for USA TODAY 10Best’s “Best Small Town in the Midwest.” This national recognition highlights the charm, beauty, and vibrant community that make Sister Bay a standout destination in […]
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How Did Pacific Salmon Find Their Way to Door County?
Bu Coggin Heeringa, Crossroads at Big Creek Crossroads at Big Creek is honored to host Lee Kernen for a very special Fish Tales Lecture titled, “How Did Pacific Salmon Find Their Way to Door County?” on Thursday, February 26 at […]
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Fish Tales Lecture: Walleye
By Coggin Heeringa Walleyes are the topic for Crossroads at Big Creek’s next Fish Tales Lecture, scheduled for Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 pm. Dr. Jason Breeggemann, Senior Fisheries Biologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, will present “Management […]
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Groundhog Day
By Coggin Heeringa, Crossroads at Big Creek This week, we will celebrate Groundhog Day at Crossroads as part of our Science Saturday program. But why do we celebrate a rodent and its shadow on February 2. “Groundhog Day,” observed on […]
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From 1926 to Today: How Door County’s History Came Alive
By Amy Frank As we embark upon our 100th anniversary, it is meaningful to reflect on how the Door County Historical Society was founded in 1926. At that time, there was growing concern that important historic sites, landmarks, and stories across […]
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DOOR DINING NEWS
By Marise Redmann (Originally published in 2023 Door County Go! Guide) A life well-lived is even better when it involves great food. For couples, it can also be a shared bond. Gabrielle and AJ Dillon, for instance, who share both a life and a love of great food. Gabrielle is a photographer and political science […]
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Column 2, June 12, 2025 by Jim Berkenstock Walter Preucil, charter member of Midsummer’s Music and our outstanding cellist for the first 29 years, used to say, “Everything is connected.” If there was a connection to be had, he would find it. He certainly would in our upcoming program featuring Mozart, Reicha, and Dvořák. And it […]
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February 6, 1934 – October 3, 2023 Jean Wideroe Berkenstock, 89, passed away with her husband at her side on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, IL. She is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, James Turner Berkenstock, a daughter, Nina Swanson, a stepson, Paul Berkenstock, grandchildren Jake Hoogheem, Keven […]
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September 18, 2023 By Norbert Blei Working in a converted chicken coop north of Ellison Bay, for 40+ years writer Norbert Blei (8/23/1935 – 4/23/2013) chronicled Door County through the lives of its inhabitants. A revised edition of DOOR WAY: The People in the Landscape, the first book in Blei’s “Door Series,” was published August […]
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