No questions asked, no judgment given; local food pantry workers rely on network of funding and donations to feed people
Recent USDA funding and program cuts will affect food pantries in Door County whether or not they rely on state and federal funding, pantry volunteers and staff said, indicating the pressure will increase on every part of the local fight against food insecurity.
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Local businesses and LGBTQIA+ organizations respond to threat accusations
Two Door County businesses cancelled reservations for an event scheduled at their venues on Feb. 22. The event, billed as…
Rowleys Bay Resort cleanup continues; neighbors remain concerned about environmental impact
On Feb. 14 the last of the debris was removed from the Rowleys Bay Resort, where a fire destroyed a…
Door County Knock seeks associate director of philanthropy
Door County Knock, a nonprofit news organization dedicated to making sure Door County residents have the news and information they…
‘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…
‘We’re still pleasantly surprised’: Latest results of county well-monitoring program show few areas of concern
Second and third rounds of private well testing in Door County show local groundwater continues to be generally safe for…
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…
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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.