Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 15, 2020) – A new commitment to cleanliness and safety initiative has been launched in Door County, and all area businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate. To help ensure safety for both visitors and residents, the commitment to cleanliness and safety initiative provides guidance for Door County businesses and organizations that make […]
PenArt Cancels In-Person Programs and Events through Aug 30
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 11, 2020) – Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, announces they are cancelling all in-person programs and events through August 30. They will be taking some programs online and offering new virtual opportunities to fill the gap. “In our studios, we work with our hands, and […]
Door County 4th of July Events Canceled
Door County, Wis. (May 12, 2020) — It is with great disappointment that the communities of Door County have announced that 4th of July festivities have been canceled throughout the county, including fireworks celebrations in Baileys Harbor, Egg Harbor, Sturgeon Bay, Maplewood, and Gills Rock. This includes parades in Baileys Harbor and Egg Harbor and […]
Gov. Evers Announces Another Turn of the Dial for Wisconsin Businesses
Madison, Wis. (May 10, 2020) — Gov. Tony Evers today announced another turn of the dial on Safer at Home to add even more opportunities for Wisconsin businesses to get back to work in a safe and responsible way. Emergency Order #36, signed today by Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm, allows […]
Nonpartisan Voter Protection Effort Finds Widespread Confusion, Numerous Obstacles in Wisconsin’s Spring Election
Madison, Wis. (may 11, 2020) – Wisconsin voters encountered widespread confusion and numerous obstacles to voting during April’s statewide elections, a report issued today by Wisconsin Election Protection and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin shows. The groups, who respond to voters through social media and a phone hotline, reported widespread confusion and numerous obstacles to […]
FM106.9 The Lodge and Rewind 97.7 Seek Nominations to Honor Local Heroes
Ephraim, Wis. (May 5, 2020) – Amid the global COVID-19 crisis, fm 106.9 The Lodge and Rewind 97.7 seek to honor two members from the Door County community who have gone above and beyond to help others. While many people are offering a helping hand, fm 106.9 The Lodge and Rewind 97.7 are asking the community […]
Partnership for Infection Prevention
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 5, 2020) – Door County Public Health and Door County Medical Center are publishing the attached guidelines to help our local businesses prepare to re-open towards the end of May, and to assist essential businesses as they continue to promote a safe work environment. Please use these guidelines to help educate your […]
Door Shakespeare Cancels 2020 Performance Season
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 2, 2020) — Door Shakespeare has announced that while it had hoped to celebrate its 25th Anniversary Summer Season in style, and had brought together an amazing company in order to do just that, the company’s 2020 season has been cancelled. Three productions (The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised], Wittenberg, […]
Door County Emergency Response Fund: Donate or Apply
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 1, 2020) – In an effort to provide a coordinated philanthropic response to the current COVID-19 health crisis, the Door County Community Foundation and the United Way of Door County have activated the Door County Emergency Response Fund. Overcoming the extraordinary challenges of today – and the months ahead – will require […]
DATCP Adopts Emergency Rule Prohibiting Late Fees on Rentals
Madison, Wis. (April 29, 2020) –The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has approved an emergency rule to prohibit late fees or penalties for missed or late rent payments during COVID-19. Due to the rapidly changing economic landscape, many people have also had to navigate job losses, furloughs, and layoffs. As a result, […]
