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The City of Sturgeon Bay has attained the designation of “Bike Friendly Community.” The League of American Bicyclists announced its latest round of bicycle friendly communities earlier this week. Sturgeon Bay was listed under the bronze heading. There are now 259 such cities in 47 states. The Bicycle Friendly America program provides incentives, hands-on assistance, &, award recognition for communities, universities & businesses that actively … Continue reading
Door County history is intertwined with the exploits of individuals & families who have made their mark on the peninsula. On Sunday, the Sevastopol Historical Society will present a program entitled, “Rich Family Traditions”, at 2PM at the Sevastopol Town Hall in Institute. Linda Wait says Brad Birmingham will focus on his family’s lineage during Sunday’s talk…[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Wait says … Continue reading
Door County has more wineries than any other county in the state of Wisconsin & these wineries have joined together to form the Door County Wine Trail. The organization is inviting residents & visitors to participate in the first ever Door County Wine Trail Weekend, Friday through Sunday. Tim Lawrie of Simon Creek Vineyard & Winery explains why the event is being put on…[Audio clip: … Continue reading
A contingent of about 100 residents of Door & Kewaunee Counties will descend on Madison this week as part of a biennial lobbying effort. The sixth installment of the Door/Kewaunee County Legislative Days is set for Wednesday & Thursday at the state capitol. The group hopes to build on the success of previous visits & educate legislators about local needs. The itinerary includes delegate meetings … Continue reading
As anticipated, the Southern Door Board of Education began the process of dealing with a $700,000 shortfall in its budget for next school year by making some personnel cuts. The board met in special session Monday evening & agreed to partial layoffs affecting four teachers & eight support staff. In another case, board-members approved a reduction in duties for one employee. The layoffs cover just … Continue reading
The Door County Team for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans & Financial Consultant Grace Rossman present Ask Thrivent Financial on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:55AM & 4:55PM on WDOR. This program focuses on “What to do win you win the Lottery.” Click the play button to listen. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its respective associates and employees cannot provide legal, accounting, or … Continue reading
The 2013 Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament is only days away & anglers are readying themselves for the catch & release tournament. A couple of Canadians, Chris & Cory Johnston, won the top prize last year & set a record in the process. They took home a Ranger boat with a Mercury outboard motor & trailer worth $41,500. Cash prizes were also handed out. The … Continue reading
