Sober living housing a critical need for those recovering from substance use disorder
The story of one Sturgeon Bay resident who has been in recovery from substance use disorder illustrates Door County’s need for sober living housing.
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County Board approves new speed limit and stop signs on County Highway DK
The Door County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved two ordinances involving the stretch of County Highway DK between Stevenson…
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…
Food resources in Door County: Here’s what to know
This resource guide has been created to help connect Door County residents with food resources in the county.
Looking for child care in Door County? Here are some options.
This resource guide has been created to help connect Door County residents with child care resources in the county.
County Board approves limitations on flag display on county property
The Door County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to limit flag display on county flagpoles to include only geographic…
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Amid challenges, international workers help power tourism economy
International workers provide staff support for businesses, but there are challenges for workers, such as transportation.
Help available, but roadblocks exist for Door County residents experiencing opioid and meth addiction
Like virtually every community in America, Door County has residents who are suffering from substance use disorder. Gaps in services,…
PFAS may pose the next big threat to fishing in Door County
Emerging scientific understandings and new local data suggest that PFAS could pose a threat to fishing in Door County, as…
A drop in the wave: One woman’s story of addiction and recovery
Jennifer Singer’s experience with addiction over the past two decades reflects what was happening throughout the country, in what the…
‘We are now there’: Door County catches up with national opioid, meth trends
Opioid and meth use has become an increasing concern in Door County over the past several years, as the county…
As short-term rental revenue climbs, fewer owners appear to live in Door County
As revenue in Door County’s short-term rental industry has soared in recent years – topping $40 million in 2021 and…