Three Sturgeon Bay teenagers were arrested Monday in connection with a shooting incident involving an air soft gun capable of firing plastic b-b’s. A seventh grade student at TJ Walker Middle School was hit in the hand at about 4:15PM when the trio, ages 16 & 17, drove by in a pickup truck & fired at him. The victim & other students provided a description … Continue reading →

A new six-hole short course at Peninsula State Park near Fish Creek could become a reality if a proposed variance to the park’s master plan is approved. The mini-course, as envisioned, would provide a realistic golf learning experience for individuals, regardless of age, skill or ability, to learn the game of golf. Kelli Bruns, superintendent at the state park, says the proposed development would compliment … Continue reading →

State Representative Garey Bies announced Wednesday that the joint finance committee approved a motion that includes $5.2 million for dredging the channel between Northport, on the tip of the door peninsula, & Detroit Harbor on Washington Island. The money earmarked for Washington Island was part of a larger transportation package. Bies said the committee’s action is great news for the island, its residents, businesses & … Continue reading →

Industry Award Goes to Renard’s Cheese This year marks the 40th consecutive year that the “industry of the year” award has been handed out & the 2013 recipient has had a presence in Door County for a decade more than that. Renard’s Cheese store & deli was presented the award by the Door County Economic Development Corporation at its annual investors meeting in Sturgeon Bay … Continue reading →

A Sturgeon Bay Police officer was sent to the historical village at Crossroads at Big Creek on Sunday after a burglary was discovered at one of the historical buildings there. The police department would like to hear from anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area late Friday or early Saturday morning. You can reach the Sturgeon Bay Police Department at 746-2450.

Another Door County literary legend has died. Keta Steebs passed away early Friday morning at her home in Sturgeon Bay two years shy of her 9th decade. Born in Iron River, Michigan in 1925, she celebrated her 88th birthday Wednesday with family & friends. Known for her columns in the Door County Advocate, Keta was also a reporter who covered a beat & produced individual … Continue reading →

The 2nd annual skateboard art auction for the Sturgeon Bay Skatepark Initiative wraps up Sunday, but there’s still time to put in a bid. Over 30 painted, wooden skateboard decks are being auctioned off to raise money for the proposed skatepark in Sturgeon Bay. Matt Young says a lot of progress has been made to date, but there’s a ways to go in order to … Continue reading →

A resolution endorsing the concept of a J-turn at the intersection of Highway 57 & County Trunk C has been approved by the Door County Board. There have been 25 crashes at the intersection since the four-lane State Highway 57 project was fully opened in October of 2008. During a recent visit to WDOR, Scott Nelson, Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Engineer, talked about the … Continue reading →

A consultant for environmental work related to the west side waterfront redevelopment project & a contractor for Sawyer Park improvements & the walkway extension were selected during the meeting of the Sturgeon Bay City Council Tuesday evening. The council agreed to hire Ayres & Associates to do the planning for the former Door County Cooperative property & the adjoining waterfront parcel previously leased by the … Continue reading →

Door County is not immune to the introduction of all manner of dangerous drugs. That point was driven home on April 9th with the arrest of four individuals in Sturgeon Bay & the recovery of controlled substances including traces of heroin. According to Sturgeon Bay Police, officers were sent to an east side residence to follow up on a disturbance report. During a routine search … Continue reading →