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Man awaiting trials for child-sex assault in escapes GPS monitoring
OCONTO, Wis. (WBAY) - The Oconto County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man awaiting trial on charges of sexually assaulting a child. Online court records show Michael Bullock, 41, removed a GPS monitoring device in violation of his bond. Bullock was charged two years ago with repeated first-degree...
PSB To Perform In Martin Park
The Peninsula Symphonic Band (PSB) will perform in Martin Park in Sturgeon Bay on July 6, 11 am, during the weekly farmer’s market. The free concert is part of the band’s 34th season of making music throughout the peninsula. “Band members are excited to showcase their talents for...
SBAC Announces Summer Art Crawl
The Sturgeon Bay Art Crawl (SBAC) Summer Art Crawl will take place July 13-14, featuring 30 artists. The artists will open their home studios and galleries for this event. The event provides an opportunity for attendees to view and purchase original artwork in the settings where it is made, while engaging in conversation with the artists and watching their demonstrations.
BHC Offers Belgian Bus Tour
The Belgian Heritage Center (BHC) will offer a one-hour narrated bus tour of the Belgian settlement, in partnership with the Brussels Lions Club, on July 13. BHC’s Historian Barb Chisholm will take attendees to see chapels, traditional Belgian houses, summer kitchen, cemeteries and where the first Kermiss was held.
“Paint The Music” Brings Improvisational Art
ARTicipation Studio and Gallery will host the artist currently known as “Tim” as he creates music-based improvisational art with PAINT THE MUSIC, July 12. The featured musicians will be Jana Nyberg Meckler on flute, vocals and keys, Jake Nyberg on percussion, and Adam Meckler on brass and guitar.
Turtle Ridge Hosts A Jewelry Pop Up
Turtle Ridge Gallery will host Jennifer Lipman-Bruno for a jewelry pop up July 5-6, 10 am – 5 pm. “I love clean, simple, elegant lines that are slightly tweaked to subtly call attention,” Lipman-Bruno said. “And when the piece finds its owner, they hopefully will have a love affair that will endure a lifetime.”
New City TID Considered for Grant Avenue Housing Projects
The development of additional housing – both apartments and single-family homes – on Sturgeon Bay’s west side north of state Highway 42/57 near Grant Avenue would be dependent on the creation of another Tax Incremental District (TID) in the city. If created to help pay for infrastructure...
City To Prohibit Short-Term Rentals In Duplex Development Agreement
Sturgeon Bay’s Common Council gave final approval last week to rezone a 1.47-acre lot along North 15th Drive to construct five duplexes. Acting on advice from city attorney Jim Kalny, the council agreed to remove a provision in the Planned Unit Development that stated short-term rentals (STRs) would not be allowed, based on the likelihood including that in a zoning ordinance would violate state law and not hold up to a legal challenge.
Heavy Downpour Swamps Habitat’s ReStore
Governor declares state of emergency for entire state. The June 25 storm that drenched Door County with 3-6 inches of rain in less than three hours was harder on some than others. One of those was Door County Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore at 410 N. 14th Ave. “Literally the...
Fine Line Announces Second Exhibit
Fine Line Designs Gallery announced its second exhibit of the 2024 season, which will begin on July 11 with an artist reception that same evening from 4 – 6:30 pm. The exhibit will feature the oil paintings by longtime Fine Line artist, Pamela Murphy, oil and acrylic works by Jane Foley Ferraro and glass pieces by Nicholas Stelter. Murphy and Ferraro will be in the gallery to discuss their works.
Youth Theater Offered At The DC Arts Center
Rogue Theater and the DC Arts Center in Sturgeon Bay will offer a variety of summer youth activities. Along with their Youth Theater Camp, they are also offering music and movement fun for young students and reading readiness practice. •Music and Movement Fun – Students enjoy moving creatively and exploring...
AMVETS Post 51 Swear In New Officers
AMVETS Post 51 of Sturgeon Bay hosted its installation banquet for 2024-25 officers, June 25 at the Lodge at Leathem Smith. Dennis Burdick, AMVETS’ State Department Commander, swore in all of the elected officers with an honorable discharge. AMVETS Post 51 commander Bill Forry also took his oath of office, led by Burdick.
Miller Opening Two New Exhibitions Featuring Indigenous Artists
The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay will open two new exhibitions on Saturday, July 13: (ha)kirinąk / to return home featured in the Museum’s first floor main galleries, and Stand Together! on the Ruth Morton Miller Mezzanine. The exhibitions feature a collection of 35 artworks by...
The Ridges Launches Free Fridays
The Ridges Sanctuary announced the introduction of Free Fridays, an interactive program series in which free admission to the Sanctuary is offered to visitors of all ages from dawn until dusk each Friday in July and August. Each Free Friday will also explore a different theme, allowing visitors to learn...
Peninsula Pulse July 5-12, 2024
Sturgeon Bay’s Common Council gave final approval last week to rezone a 1.47-acre lot along North 15th Drive to construct five duplexes. Acting on advice from city attorney Jim Kalny, the council agreed to remove a provision in the Planned Unit Development that stated short-term rentals (STRs) would not be allowed, based on the likelihood […]
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