By Marise Redmann It’s so quiet I can hear my heart beat. I haven’t been this alone in ages. I paddle gently so as not to disturb the peace. I slip through the bulrushes, feeling them standing rigidly, protesting my entry. I can hear the frogs chirping in the distance but as I approach they […]
Bucks for Bo
Sister Bay, Wis. (October 9, 2020) – When 12-year-old Bo Johnson died from leukemia in 2012, no one could have guessed that his dying wish would help create an active and successful foundation aimed at fighting childhood cancers through donations to research programs. Since its founding 8 years ago, the Go Bo! Foundation has donated over […]
Hand over Fist: The Future of Water
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 9, 2020) – Join the Climate Change Coalition of Door County for a virtual presentation about the future of water at 7pm on Thursday, October 29. The speaker is George Hawkins, former CEO of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority. To register, click here or search Eventbrite.com for “Hand over Fist.” […]
Northern Sky Presents “Lipstick Optional: Celebrating the Women of Northern Sky” October 17
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 9, 2020) – With its rich canon of original work, Northern Sky Theater has brought dozens of iconic female characters to the stage. The many characters Northern Sky playwrights have written into existence include welders, doctors, politicians, football fans, single mothers, cherry farmers, and (of course) lumberjacks. Northern Sky will reflect […]
Pat Hellen Memorial Golf Scramble Donation to Support Family and Youth Programming at the YMCA
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 9, 2020) – Deborah Hellen, Carl Podlasek, and Jim Bresnahan presented a check from the First Annual Pat Hellen Memorial Golf Scramble to the Door County Y’s Northern Door Program Center Executive Director Tyler Powell. The golf outing was held in honor of Pat Hellen who was a long-time employee and […]
Southern Door School District to Ask Voters for Permission to Exceed Tax Levy
Southern Door, Wis. (October 7, 2020) – To continue providing a high-quality education to its students, the Southern Door County School District is asking voters for a little help. The Board of Education has placed a referendum question on the November 3 ballot, asking voters to allow the district to exceed its state-set revenue limits […]
Gov. Evers Directs Department of Health Services to Limit Indoor Public Gatherings
Madison, Wis. (October 7, 2020) – Gov. Tony Evers today directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue Emergency Order #3 limiting public gatherings to no more than 25 percent of a room or building’s total occupancy. See full the order and list of exemptions here. This directive is effective at 8 a.m. on […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: McGyver
Meet McGyver, a 7-month-old pup available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus! This handsome fellow came from an over-crowded shelter in Tennessee so we don’t know much about his past, but we do know he has lots of love to give! McGyver weighs 40lbs and will fit right into just about […]
White Gull Inn Celebrates its 125th Anniversary
By Jude Genereaux Loyal guests and visitors returning to Door County expect to find two things each year: the assurance that it never changes, and the joy of new discovery. Blending those expectations has been a goal well met at the White Gull Inn, poised to celebrate its 125th year in Fish Creek. Continuing under […]
Sturgeon Bay Installs Electric Vehicle Charger
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 5, 2020) – With over two million visitors to Door County each year, Sturgeon Bay continues to be a popular destination point for vacationers. Increasingly, more and more visitors will be driving in using an electric vehicle (EV). Sturgeon Bay Utilities (SBU) is dedicated to doing their part to attract visitors […]
