‘Too soon to tell’ the effects of federal funding decisions on local public transportation, county leaders say
Leaders of Door County public transportation agencies said late last month that it is too soon to tell how uncertainty surrounding federal funding could affect their programs, after the Trump administration issued and later rescinded an order to freeze federal funds nationwide.
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New leadership in county zoning charts course to continue addressing backlogs, inefficiencies
The Door County Land Use Services department recently came under new leadership amid attempts to improve department operations and accountability…
Health and Human Services Department to receive grants to combat substance use disorder; local sober living house serving two residents
The Door County Department of Health and Human Services is receiving more than half a million dollars in state funding…
Milwaukee intergenerational housing model demonstrates potential solutions for some Door County problems
Trinity Woods is an intergenerational housing community located on the Mount Mary University campus in northern Milwaukee since December 2021.…
‘We’re still here and we still care’: Local child care and public safety benefit from organization’s dilemma
Sister Bay nursing home and assisted living facility, Serenity Spring Senior Living at Scandia Village, has changed hands twice in…
Year in review: Our best reporting of 2024
As 2024 appears in the rear view and 2025 is on the horizon, our team at Door County Knock is…
Door County patients see shorter wait times for medical transport as result of hospital and county partnership
In May 2023, Door County Emergency Services and Door County Medical Center entered into a unique partnership that has improved…
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First phase of new federal staffing requirements rolls out; local nursing homes respond
Though Door County’s nursing homes have made it through the first phase of requirements under a new ruling on staffing…
On the heels of staff shortages and fines, new owners are optimistic about future of Scandia Village
Scandia Village in Sister Bay has transferred ownership for the second time since 2019. Representatives of the new owner, Continuum…
Door County nursing homes fall far short of federally proposed staffing minimums
All three of Door County’s nursing homes meet state-mandated minimum staffing ratios. However, they all fail to meet the higher…
The future of an epidemic: No easy answers
According to those in the treatment and recovery communities, there are no quick fixes for substance use disorder. However there…
Employee housing needs affect hiring, reflect overall housing shortage, business owners say
Finding properties for use as employee housing has been a significant obstacle for Door County business owners, who say the…
Amid challenges, international workers help power tourism economy
International workers provide staff support for businesses, but there are challenges for workers, such as transportation.