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By Paige Funkhouser -- Walking through the metal shop door of a machine shop in Forestville, Wisconsin, one does not expect to see a display of reindeer, snowmen, Santa and a big red truck. But that’s just what you’ll see - with the additio
By Paige Funkhouser -- For the young singers in your life, there’s a new option for them to stretch vocal cords and practice their pitch through a Door County Badger State Youth Choir forming at MUSE in Sturgeon Bay.
By Paige Funkhouser -- The final centennial anniversary event of the Door County Historical Society (DCHS) will celebrate orchards, and their role in shaping Door County's history, economy and identity.
By Paige Funkhouser -- If you and your business want to be part of the annual Christmas by the Bay parade in Sturgeon Bay this year on December 5, hurry and shake your bells into the Destination Sturgeon Bay office to sign up ASAP.
By Paige Funkhouser -- Assisting people on their search for a new job, updating a resume, or navigation through the state unemployment compensation system doesn’t usually come with stories to pull at your heartstrings during holiday gift dr
By Paige Funkhouser -- As a former Gibraltar High School grad, and again a Sister Bay resident, Julie Mangan Schaffer, Retired USMC Colonel, talked about the importance of community, and how vital creating and serving community has been thr
By Paige Funkhouser -- For users of Door County parks, heads up, hunting and trapping season begins November 15.
By Paige Funkhouser -- What’s going on with Door County Weather, and how could we prepare as a community, is the topic being considered at the next Climate Change Coalition conversation, scheduled for Thursday, November 12
By Paige Funkhouser -- If you’re a Fair fan, dates for the 2027 Door County Fair were confirmed for the Door County Board of Supervisors at the budget hearing Tuesday morning, along with plans to bring in a band or musical group from the na
By Sheriff Matthew Joski -- This past Saturday, I, along with more than 1,000 others, participated in the 14th annual HOOAH Ruck March on the Fox River Trail to recognize and support efforts surrounding Veteran Suicide.
Door County Daily News -- Rachel and Collin Mirkes welcomed baby Jackson on November 5, 2026, at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay.
By Paige Funkhouser -- As the gales of November blow around the Door peninsula, the Door County Parks Department will begin seasonal removal of boat launch docks.
By Paige Funkhouser -- Drivers traveling through downtown Sturgeon Bay on Tuesday, November 10, are advised that the Maple/Oregon Bridge will be closed to all vehicle and marine traffic from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
By Lynn Michelsen -- November has a reputation in the Great Lakes region. It's the month of blustery winds, dramatic waves, and the legendary "Gales of November." While many people associate these storms with famous shipwrecks and maritime
By Paige Funkhouser -- Missy LeBelle, long time manager of the High Point Inn in Ephraim, was recognized for her tourism-supporting work with the the 2026 annual Wisconsin Innkeeper of the Year Award.
By Paige Funkhouser -- Experience the warmth, wonder, and traditions of Christmases gone by as the Door County Historical Society hosts its fourth annual Glimpse of Christmas Past at Heritage Village in Sturgeon Bay. This festive holiday ev
By Paige Funkhouser -- Stargazing in Sturgeon Bay is spectacular, especially on clear nights, and is made even better with the help of the telescope at the Ray and Ruthie Stonecipher Astronomy Center. Make a note for Star Date November 7, 2
By Paige Funkhouser -- Residents and voters in the Village of Ephraim will see some changes to their administration building this next year, as the office undergoes an internal remodel of the offices and meeting space.
By Paige Funkhouser -- Breaking news…Just after noon today deputies from the Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Highway 54 and Walhain Road in the town of Luxemburg.
By Paige Funkhouser -- More than 500 playwrights submitted theatrical works to Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) inaugural WinterWorks New Play Festival.
By Paige Funkhouser -- A variety of events to honor American military veterans will take place next week, with ceremonies, tributes, music and shared meals.
By Paige Funkhouser -- Voters in the Southern Door County School District declined the proposed Operational Referendum during the gubernatorial election November 3, 2026. School board members and staff asked voters to exceed the state-set r
By Paige Funkhouser -- Voters in three area school districts decided Tuesday to allow their districts to exceed state-imposed revenue limits to help fund school operations.
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By Paige Funkhouser -- Following an investigation involving the online exploitation of a minor, the Door County Sheriff department arrested Jason E. Villa, Tuesday.
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