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DOT wraps up road STH 42 projects
The final fiscal numbers are not in yet, but the number of construction barrels on State Highway 42 in Door County is at zero. Wisconsin Department of Transportation spokesperson Mark Kantola says crews wrapped up their work north and south of the Village of Egg Harbor this week despite battling wet spring weather for much of it. The state’s portions of the project included STH 42 from the city of Sturgeon Bay to Egg Harbor between the mid junction with WIS 42/57 and County T and from the south Village limits of Egg Harbor to Fish Creek between the intersection of WIS 42 and Rainbow Ridge Court and the intersection of WIS 42 and Bluff Lane, covering almost 20 miles. Kantola says he will know on Monday if the projects are finished on time and budget. However, your commute to Door County may still be impacted if you drive through Green Bay. Construction crews are working on a 4.4-mile, $7.6 million resurfacing project on STH 54/57 between University Way and STH 57. Kantola says construction crews will be cleaned up for the long holiday weekend.
County League All-Stars Take On Shoreland League Stars
The all-stars of the Door County League will take on the Shoreland League on Thursday, July 11 at Joannes Stadium in Green Bay. All-stars include 14 of the top batters from the Door County League, and 12 additional players will also join the team. The DCL All-Star Team will feature...
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Flooding damages Habitat ReStore and offices
The Sturgeon Bay-based non-profit that prides itself on helping its neighbors with their homes is asking for your help repairing theirs. Door County Habitat for Humanity battled flood waters related to Tuesday’s storms that wreaked havoc across the county, including wiping out some area roadways. Executive Director Lori Allen says standing water is as high as eight inches in some spots through its offices and ReStore, the resale shop that provides critical funding for their affordable housing efforts in Door County.
Door County custom home builder wins state award for home in $500,000 to $750,000 category
STURGEON BAY - For a second straight year, local construction and design company PortSide Builders, Inc. won a statewide award for a home it custom designed and built in Door County. PortSide received the Badger Craftsman Award from the Wisconsin Builders Association in the category of Best New Home, $500,000...
63rd Annual House And Garden Walk
The 63rd Annual Door County Medical Center (DCMC) Auxiliary House and Garden Walk will explore five homes from Ellison Bay to Sturgeon Bay on July 30, 9 am – 5 pm. Tickets cost $50 if purchased before July 30 and $55 if purchased the day of the event. They’re also currently available for purchase by credit card online at doorcountyhouseandgardenwalk.com or by calling 920.746.3609.
Duessler, Bley filled with pride after Miss Wisconsin experience
You can still find Miss Door County Kylee Duessler and Miss Door County Teen Emily Bley smiling after last weekend’s Miss Wisconsin pageant. The two participated in the festivities held in Oshkosh, competing against more than 30 other girls across various categories. In the end, Duessler became the county’s first Top 5 finalist in the Miss Wisconsin pageant in the program’s history. Duessler was proud of what she could accomplish, but she beamed over the performance of Bley, who talked her into participating in Miss Door County in the first place.
Defining Fashion – A Restaurant Reborn
Northern Door County isn’t subject to earthquakes, but recently the dining scene experienced a few. Two years ago, JJ’s LaPuerta in Sister Bay sold after nearly 45 years of Johnson-family ownership. This past fall, The Shoreline in Gills Rock was sold after 33 years in the hands of the Mead family. And in early winter, Mike Holmes’ 12-year run as owner of Wickman House came to an end when he closed his highly regarded restaurant in Ellison Bay. (The property was sold to new owners who launched their restaurant, Osteria Tre Tassi, last month.)
Quilt Display In Noble Square
Quilts will surround Noble Square on June 28 and 29, 10 am – 3 pm. Some of the Trillium Quilt Guild’s best pieces will be on display. The guild has been active in Door County for 26 years and gives back to the community by donating quilts to causes like Neighbor to Neighbor, HELP of Door County and local ambulances.
Door County Pickleball Club Gears Up for a record setting 2024 Outdoor Season
The 2024 outdoor Pickleball season for the Door County Pickleball Club is gearing up for another record-breaking season. To start the 2024 outdoor season, the Door County Pickleball Club held its back-to-summer gathering at Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay on Sunday, June 9th, and over 100 players (see attached picture) joined the fun. Jay Renstrom, President of the Door County Pickleball Club, states, “If this event is any indication of what’s to come, the county will need more Pickleball Courts.”
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