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A Bridge Too Close
When a massive container ship struck and demolished the Francis Scott Key Bridge near Baltimore in the early morning hours of March 26, the accident rekindled memories for many in the Door County community, memories that reached back almost 60 years. Oct. 21, 1960 was a chilly Friday by reported...
Ruby James At Door County Fire Company
Sturgeon Bay songstress Ruby James kicked off her solo career at the Tambourine Lounge this April with two back-to-back shows that sold out before most people knew about them. Now, James and her band are ready to do it again, but louder, at the Door County Fire Company on May 3, 7 pm. They’ll be back with a bigger sound, more new songs (as well as old favorites) and room to dance.
Neighbors in Door County are helping each other after a fire destroys a home
Neighbors are helping neighbors after a fire destroyed this property that was used for employee housing. Many fire departments from nearby communities came to help put out the flames.
County Refuses Discussion on Pride Month Proclamation
It wasn’t on the agenda, April 23, but County Board Supervisor Vinni Chomeau wanted to put it there for May. So she made a motion during the “New Business” portion of the County Board of Supervisors Tuesday meeting to have the LGBTQ+ proclamation added on the May County Board agenda.
Musicians Unite to Help Resident Fight Cancer
An online benefit concert streamed from the Tambourine Lounge on April 28, 2-6 pm, will raise funds for Rachael McQueen, a Door County resident who received an aggressive cancer diagnosis earlier this month. Area musicians who will play at the concert include Black Bandits, Elastik Waste Banned, VCR (Zach Vogel,...
City Removes Restrictions on Fish Tourney Weigh-ins at City Parks
After this year, restrictions on tournaments that weigh their fish on shore will be no more at Sturgeon Bay’s city parks. That’s because the Common Council voted 4-2 on April 16 to revise the fishing tournament rules, which will no longer prohibit tournaments based on where they weigh the fish.
Fincantieri, Navy Lay Keel for First Constellation Frigate
Fincantieri Marinette Marine celebrated the keel laying of future USS Constellation (FFG 62) April 12 along with Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Wisconsin governor Tony Evers and Fincantieri Marine Group CEO Marco Galbiati. Hundreds of FMM shipbuilders gathered with guests...
Wisconsin farmers aren’t out of the woods despite improved drought conditions
Wisconsin farmers have received some timely rains over the past few weeks, improving drought conditions as they prepare to plant their 2024 crops. Despite the improved conditions, farmers remain concerned about lingering impacts of drought conditions in 2023. Eric Harmann, a cattleman and corn and soybean farmer in Algoma, Wisconsin,...
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