For the second time in recent years, a vehicle has crashed into the McDonald’s restaurant off Egg Harbor Rd. in Sturgeon Bay. This time, a Ford Econoline van jumped the curb near the entrance to the right of the main entrance and caved in a wall, shattering the window shortly after 5pm Friday. The driver, a 69 year-old Algoma man, indicated that he may have … Continue reading →

As many people get ready to celebrate Earth Day, Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay is practicing the concepts of protecting the Earth on a daily basis. Naturalist Coggin Heeringa says the annual observance, started by the late Wisconsin Governor and U.S. Senator Gaylor Nelson, has evolved over the years… [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Heeringa says Earth Day is not a … Continue reading →

One of the largest crowds of Door County republicans to turn out for a Lincoln Day Dinner in recent years packed the dining room at the Draft Haus in Sturgeon Bay friday evening. Lincoln Day Dinners by their very nature are intended to light a fire under the party base, especially when an election is only months away. The room was already buzzing long before … Continue reading →

A two engine aircraft, bound for the Cherryland Airport near Sturgeon Bay made a rough landing Monday evening after the pilot suffered a medical emergency.  The apparent heart attack happened as the  plane neared Sturgeon Bay.  The pilot’s wife was able to operate the radio and contact the airport and they were able to get another plane in the air to guide her into the … Continue reading →

Door County Board Chairman Leo Zipperer says there was much discussion by supervisors trying to come to a resolution with regard to the status of county administrator Michael Serpe. Zipperer said, after considering all of the variables, the board’s decision came down to one issue… [Audio clip: view full post to listen] There had been an indication that either Serpe or a legal representative would … Continue reading →

Michael Serpe’s tenure as Door County Administrator came to an end with a 19 – 0 vote of no confidence by the Door County Board Friday morning. Two supervisors were absent for the historic meeting the began shortly after 9am and ran through the noon hour at the County Government Center in Sturgeon Bay and included 2 closed door session, and evidentiary hearing in open … Continue reading →

With the recent period of warmer weather, you would think it was June instead of the middle of March. Actually, the city of Sturgeon Bay is hoping residents will start thinking about the month of June and the 2nd annual citywide garage sale. It was so popular last year that the event has been expanded to two days in 2012, taking place June 1st and … Continue reading →

Another step in the effort to develop a segment of Sturgeon Bay’s west side waterfront is expected to be taken Tuesday evening when the city council meets in regular session. Council members will be asked to approve the investment of $12,500 to cover the city’s portion of a $25,000 expenditure to create a market feasibility and business model study on a proposed four seasons market. … Continue reading →

The Door County Sheriff’s Department will be offering a firearms safety course that meets the training requirements for state statutes related to obtaining a license to carry a concealed weapon. The course will be presented from 6 – 7pm on Thursday, April 19th at the Door County Justice Center in Sturgeon Bay. The course is not intended to provide live fire training and participants will … Continue reading →