Last week’s editorial comment about the importance of a working waterfront to the Sturgeon Bay economy generated even more expressions of appreciation for the role the U.S. Coast Guard has played in the history of Door County.

With snowmobile trails now open in Door County, trails coordinator George Pinney says everyone needs to use caution when riding. A non-life threatening accident a couple weeks ago resulted in a broken bone, bumps, bruises and some shaken up teenagers. Pinney says from what he understands, the accident occurred in the Brussels area and the incident is a perfect example of why all riders must be educated and cautious when snowmobiling.

 A recent lawsuit filed in Pierre, South Dakota over exclusive broadcasting rights to high school sports is receiving some serious attention. A local school district allowed two competing radio groups to enter bids for broadcasting rights in an attempt to promote equal air time for more sports. In the end, one radio group offered to pay the school $40,000 for the rights, while the other simply offered consistent coverage with no monetary value.