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A look at the Door County ballot
Early voting in Wisconsin began Oct. 22 and runs through Nov. 3. If one has not voted early by mail…
What is Door County doing with its $2.6 million increase in state aid this year?
Door County and its municipalities are set to receive a large increase in shared revenue payments from the state in…
Fact-checking the District 8 congressional debate
Democrat Dr. Kristin Lyerly took to the debate stage with her opponent, Republican Tony Wied, at the University of Wisconsin-Green…
Door County Aging Disability and Resource Center releases draft report on aging; to receive thousands from state for marketing changes
Wisconsin’s Aging and Disability Resource Center offices are required to submit a report on aging, including program goals, every three…
Public Health vaccination clinics to begin, with some changes
Door County Public Health announced seasonal vaccination clinics will begin Oct. 3 on Washington Island and continue at various locations…
Door County native Ben Anderson, who donated stem cells and part of liver to save lives, now faces own medical crisis
Inspired by the example of a fellow student who died of cancer, Ben Anderson made multiple medical donations over the…
In-Depth Reporting
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.
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,…