Cellcom outage caused by a ‘cyber incident’; experts warn they’re on the rise
Beginning around 9 p.m. on May 14, individuals and organizations with Cellcom telecommunications started noticing telltale signs that something was wrong with phone and SMS text messaging. Texts hung up, unsent. Calls wouldn’t connect. The most recent update from the company on May 27 said “services, including both inbound and outbound calling and text messaging, are…
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How to donate local, healthy food to Door County schools and food pantries
USDA funding cuts to the Emergency Food Assistance Program, Local Food for Schools and Local Food Purchase Assistance programs mean…
USDA food assistance program cuts mean less fresh, healthy food on Door County pantry shelves and school lunch trays
March brought bad news for food pantries and school food programs after federal cuts, to the tune of more than…
Drug Treatment Court on shaky ground; proclamation requests coming before the county board are subject to new rules
Door County Drug Treatment Court is struggling due to staff vacancies and is not accepting new participants until vacancies are…
Suicide prevention and mental health crisis resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal ideation, thoughts of self-harm, or struggling with mental health and stressors,…
Callers to mental health support lines have fewer options after state warmline is defunded
Mental health crisis lines might see an uptick in use soon, as a recent surge in federal funding cuts caused…
A beautiful disaster: profiles of Washington Island residents impacted by Winter Storm Frannie
Washington Island is a small community of only about 700 people. Geographical isolation makes for close bonds that were put…
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Nonprofit theater continues quest for property tax exemption; state ‘GOAT’ committee submits DEI record request to Door County
Northern Sky Theater cleared the latest hurdle in its state legislative bid for property tax exemption status and Door County…
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…
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…