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Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Offers Maritime History Personal Perspective
FISH CREEK, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A popular Door County attraction is taking people back to a time and place rich with history. Eagle Bluff Lighthouse is situated within Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek. With 18,000 people touring each year, and twice as many just visiting, Door County Historical...
Gibraltar Talks on July 11
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 1, 2024) – Gibraltar Historical Association is teaming up with David Watkins, a Vintage Music Expert, to bring the connection between Chambers Island, Paramount Records, and the Alexander Noble House full circle. Paramount Records, known for Blues artists Ma Rainey, Blind Lemon Jefferson, and Jelly Roll Morton, produced records in Wisconsin under the company name United Phonograph Corporation. Fred Dennett was the President and owner. How does this tie to Chambers Island?
Nasewaupee Man Arrested for Money Laundering, Theft
A Nasewaupee man was arrested last week and charged with money laundering and theft, according to a press release from the Door County Sheriff’s Office. Dale Pautsch, 80, was arrested June 27 following search warrants executed on his Nasewaupee home and Gardner business. The search warrants followed a lengthy...
Door County League announces All-Star Team
The Door County League announced their roster on Monday for the upcoming All-Star Game against the Shoreland All-Stars next week at Green Bay's Joannes Park. The team, led by Matt Ash (Egg Harbor), Tom Demmin (DCL Vice President) and John Sawyer (DCL President), will feature 14 of the league's top hitters and seven of its best pitchers. The roster is as follows:
Sturgeon Bay woman injured in single-vehicle crash
A possible seizure is to blame for a Sturgeon Bay woman in her 20s being taken to a hospital after crashing her vehicle Monday morning. After 9:30 a.m., the Door County Sheriff’s Department, Brussels-Union Emergency Medical Responders, and Door County Emergency were called to State Highway 57 near County Y in the Town of Union after the woman’s cellphone called 911 following a crash detection. According to the accident report, emergency personnel discovered the woman having a seizure when they arrived on the scene. It is suggested that the woman drifted from the southbound lanes towards the grassy median when it struck a guardrail and posts before resting in the ditch. The woman was transported to a Green Bay hospital for treatment for a possible injury while the owner of the vehicle was contacted, and the vehicle itself was towed.
Door County hosts Dairy Breakfast on July 6
(WFRV) – Door County celebrates dairy with breakfast at a dairy farm on Saturday, July 6, 2024. The event runs from 6:00 am – 11:30 am rain or shine. The farm will highlight its milking and syrup operations with tours, a petting zoo, horse-drawn hayrides, and live music by the Modern Day Drifters. CVF Dairy […]
Showcasing local artists - NWTC seeks to purchase new works through call for art
MARINETTE/OCONTO COUNTY – Local artists have the opportunity to see their work displayed around the campuses of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) as the college has once again opened its call for art — a process which has allowed the college to acquire nearly 400 pieces in its permanent collection over the years.
A Door County hard cider maker wins multiple awards in national competitions
ELLISON BAY - A Door County-based hard cider maker recently won two platinum medals and two gold medals in two cider tasting competitions. Island Orchard Cider was recognized with two platinum medals and one gold medal in the Cidercraft Awards and a gold medal in the Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition, the world’s largest international hard cider competition. Those medals are among 11 awards Island Orchard earned in the 2024 hard cider competition season.
The Sounds of the Fourth: July Fourth Weekend Live Music in Door County
The long Independence Day weekend is full of live music, and you don’t have to wait for the first sounds of the parade on Thursday to get your fill. It begins July 3, when Egg Harbor will shoot off its fireworks. You can warm up for them at One Barrel Brewing Co., where Wet Possum will play ‘90s and ‘00s party rock from 5-8 pm.
Discover Green Bay stokes draft flame for Door County
If you are looking for things to do when you visit Green Bay for the NFL Draft next year, Door County would love to welcome you. More than 80 businesses and tourism industry professionals participated in a virtual informational meeting last Friday as Discover Green Bay officials discussed how the entire region can get involved when the NFL invites the world to Green Bay for the draft on April 24th-26th, 2025. Discover Green Bay CEO Brad Toll estimates that about 240,000 people will attend the event, which will have a $94 million economic impact in Wisconsin, including $20 million in Green Bay. Because Brown County’s hotel inventory is already maxed out nine months away from the first pick, Discover Green Bay Vice President of Sales and Services Beth Ulatowski says lodging businesses can expect the biggest boost.
DCL Round-Up: Braves go deep to down Indians on 105.1 The GOAT
Door County League teams and their fans were treated to a sun-splashed afternoon on Sunday. Behind three home runs on a sun-filled day at Egg Harbor Ballpark, the Kolberg Braves powered past the Egg Harbor Indians 11-3 in Door County League baseball on Sunday afternoon. The Maplewood Mets bookended their...
Your Right to Know: Redaction costs threaten police video access
The bill moved with lightning speed. It was introduced last December, passed the state Senate in January and the Assembly in February, and was signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers in March. 2023 Wisconsin Act 253 allows police and corrections officials to charge some requesters of video and audio recordings for the cost of redaction — that is, blurring out certain information.
July 4th water safety; tips for a safe holiday
MILWAUKEE - This holiday week, more people will be out enjoying the lakes, beaches and rivers – and Wisconsin has seen a spike in drownings. These are horrific incidents that have many people shaken up about water safety. This is why it's crucial to take precautions when you're planning these activities.
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