The search is over for the County of Door when it comes to filling tenant space at the former Younkers building. The Door County Economic Development Corporation announced Thursday that it will move its offices to the site, which will also be home to the county’s museum archives.

Joining DCEDC in the space is the Door County Tourism Zone, which administers short-term rental permitting and room tax collection for the county’s municipalities.

“This is more than finding a tenant for an empty building,” said David Englebert, county board supervisor and chair. “DCEDC provides a strong, long-term presence downtown while creating a location that serves businesses and communities throughout Door County.”

DCEDC Executive Director Michelle Lawrie says relocating DCEDC to the heart of downtown Sturgeon Bay is an exciting move and one that makes sense given its role as an organization dedicated to business growth in the county.

The county, DCEDC, and Door County Tourism Zone are discussing an occupancy timeline for moving into the building after contracts for its renovation were recently approved by the county board. Lawrie says the goal is to move into their new space next summer.

As I have done in the past, I would like to spend some time bringing attention to safety during our homecoming festivities. This time of year brings with it not only the games and other school activities that our kids are involved in, but also the social activities that are such an important part of their lives.

As we approach the season of homecoming games and dances, we should encourage our kids to make good decisions and, more importantly, be an example of good decision-making.

To the kids, let your parents know where you are going to be and with whom. For those areas where “decorating” is allowed, please be respectful of those who do not wish to be part of this tradition. When traveling from one place to another, please use caution and adhere to the rules of the road.

Be aware of the consequences of drinking, and remove yourself from situations in which you don’t feel comfortable.

To the parents, provide a safe environment for your kids in the form of gathering places in your homes, and always reassure them that you will be there if they find themselves in a place they no longer wish to be.

It goes without saying that those under 21 should not be drinking, and the consequences, both legally and academically, are not worth it. It is also illegal for those over 21 to provide alcohol to minors.

This may seem like common sense, but there are adults who rationalize providing alcohol to minors by having parties at their homes or by taking keys. Regardless of how you justify it, it is still illegal, and the consequences can be far-reaching.

I hope everyone has a safe homecoming season, both on and off the field.

This weekend’s full moon will make for a spooky vibe to see the “Turn back the veil” exhibit at the historic Noble House in downtown Fish Creek. 

Until October 17, visitors can see Victorian-era death-related artifacts and momentos at the house on the corner of Hwy 42. The exhibit includes mourning gowns and accessories from the late 1800s, hair art, artifacts related to Abraham Lincoln, a death mask, and more. 

Sharing these traditions and stories shows that people in the past regarded death as a normal part of life. Families often faced the uncertainties of disease and illness. Presenting these rituals aims to enhance understanding of customs that persist today.

Gibraltar Historical Association Executive Director (and exhibit curator), Laurie Buske, talked about what visitors to the Noble House will see, and why the exhibit is important.

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For tour times and hours of operation, please visit HistoricNoble.com 

Winners of the Miller Art Museum’s 51st Juried Annual have been announced, and their work is on display in downtown Sturgeon Bay through November 7.

Established in 1975, the Miller Art Museum’s Juried Annual grew from a local exhibition of Northeast Wisconsin artists into a statewide platform celebrating visual arts excellence. This year, the museum received 317 submissions from 177 artists across the state. From that field, 64 works by 61 artists were selected, creating a vibrant conversation across media, approaches, and points of view.

MAM’s Exhibitions and Collections Curator Suzanne Rose said working on the show was a privilege, and that the works celebrates the extraordinary breadth of vision, practice, and creative life found throughout Wisconsin.

"The exhibition speaks so strongly to the range and vitality of Wisconsin artists,” Rose said, “and it's an honor to share it with our community and the many visitors who come to Door County."

Eight artists were recognized with a total of $1,950 in cash awards:

Gerhard Miller Award of Excellence ($500)
Rebecca Jabs (Manitiwoc), Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Special Merit Awards ($250 each)
Doug Fath (Madison), The Wounded Will Illuminate the Way
Karla Lauden (Sheboygan), Grave Digger
Abby Thiede (Sturgeon Bay), Aftercare

Juror's Choice Awards ($200 each)
Selected by Cristian Anderson: Bonnie Connolly (Sturgeon Bay), Milkweed
Selected by Debra Brehmer: Tania Nelson (Green Bay), Newport Village
Selected by Kimberly Burnett: Daniel Fleming (Milwaukee), Demons II (Prophet)

Bonnie Hartmann Award for Outstanding Creativity ($100)
Nova Czarnecki (Milwaukee), Born with Teeth

 The Miller Art Museum is located within the Door County Library at 107 S. 4th Avenue in Sturgeon Bay. Museum hours are Monday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is free, and an elevator provides access to all gallery levels

For the all the details about the 51st Juiried Annual, and other happenings at the Miller Art Museum, visit their website, MillerArtMuseum.org.

A two-vehicle crash in the Town of Sturgeon Bay on Tuesday shut down County Highway S for nearly an hour and sent two people to the hospital.

The crash occurred at approximately 10:40 a.m. at the intersection of County Highway S and Wilson Road. According to the accident report, a 77-year-old Sturgeon Bay man was traveling south on the highway when he attempted to turn onto Wilson Road. A 20-year-old Algoma woman was traveling north at the time and did not believe the man would turn because she had the right of way.

When the man did turn, he struck the front end of the woman’s vehicle. Her vehicle ended up in a field next to the roadway, something she believed happened as she tried to avoid the crash.

Multiple witnesses told the deputy they saw the man turn in front of the woman without yielding first, with one adding that she did not see him use a turn signal.

Both drivers were taken to area hospitals to be treated for minor injuries, while their vehicles were towed. The man received a citation for failing to yield the right of way.

The scene was cleared by 11:40 a.m.

You have another opportunity this weekend to see how farming in northeast Wisconsin used to be done. Agricultural Heritage and Resources is hosting its annual Ag Heritage Days at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday.

Like thresherees hosted in the area, Ag Heritage Days features a Saturday tractor pull, antique tractors, historic implement demonstrations, and other activities throughout the grounds. Julie Siegmund of Agricultural Heritage and Resources says there are plenty of other things to do and eat during the event that make it a fun day for families.

Ag Heritage Days runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Farmers who were looking for rain certainly got it over the past week as harvest progress was forced to slow down. According to the most recent USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report, farmers had an average of 3.5 days suitable for fieldwork last week after soaking rains left standing water in some fields.

Despite less-than-favorable weather, the corn silage harvest remains well ahead of the five-year average at 54% complete. Corn in the dent stage is about on par with the five-year average as farmers prepare for the corn grain harvest.

Soybeans are progressing as well, with 49% dropping leaves compared with the five-year average of 45%. Winter wheat planting is slightly behind the average at 27% complete.

The search is over for the County of Door when it comes to filling tenant space at the former Younkers building. The Door County Economic Development Corporation announced Thursday that it will move its offices to the site, which will also be home to the county’s museum archives.

Joining DCEDC in the space is the Door County Tourism Zone, which administers short-term rental permitting and room tax collection for the county’s municipalities.

“This is more than finding a tenant for an empty building,” said David Englebert, county board supervisor and chair. “DCEDC provides a strong, long-term presence downtown while creating a location that serves businesses and communities throughout Door County.”

DCEDC Executive Director Michelle Lawrie says relocating DCEDC to the heart of downtown Sturgeon Bay is an exciting move and one that makes sense given its role as an organization dedicated to business growth in the county.

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The county, DCEDC, and Door County Tourism Zone are discussing an occupancy timeline for moving into the building after contracts for its renovation were recently approved by the county board. During that time, Lawrie says they will also discuss what will become of DCEDC’s current headquarters in the Sturgeon Bay Industrial Park.

The Interfaith Coalition for Housing - Sturgeon Bay is preparing to open its first transitional home. This is a momentous milestone for six Door County churches that decided to join forces to address housing insecurity and homelessness in the City.

This first project of ICH-SB is to convert a former medical clinic on 16th Avenue in Sturgeon Bay into a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home for a family experiencing housing insecurity because of a crisis or life-changing circumstance. Door County Medical Center owns the building and has made it available to the coalition, while Door County Habitat for Humanity has provided renovation assistance. 

Ann Quale, a board member at Hope United Church of Christ, said the coalition grew out of conversations among local churches about the need for additional housing resources.

“Six churches got together and decided to get serious about the homeless population in Door County,” Quale said.

The Interfaith Coalition for Housing-Sturgeon Bay includes Hope Church, Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church, Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church, Bay View Lutheran Church, Christ the King Holy Nativity and Hainesville Lutheran Church. The coalition has partnered with Door County Medical Center and Door County Habitat for Humanity on its transitional housing project.

Quale said a community presentation scheduled for October 4 will provide residents an opportunity to learn more about the coalition's work and plans.

“We'll present information and data about homeless issues in Door County, talk about the transitional house and all of our future plans,” Quale said.

The transitional housing model is designed to provide more than a place to stay. Coalition plans include connecting families with services such as case management, financial counseling and other resources aimed at helping move toward long-term housing stability.

“We'll have a slide program and plenty of time for questions as well,” Quale said.

The community is invited to learn more about the effort during a presentation scheduled for 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at Hope United Church of Christ, Sturgeon Bay. Coffee and light refreshments will be available.The event is free and open to the public.

You can enjoy a fun day with the family while supporting improvements at Bruemmer Park Zoo during the 15th annual Zoobilee Saturday, Sept. 26, in Kewaunee.

Proceeds from the annual event will support the construction of a new Environmental Education Center at the zoo, which is expected to provide additional facilities and educational opportunities for visitors to the park. “This year's donations will help build a new environmental education center including a new bathroom facility, a classroom and other amenities for people to use, it'll be a great addition to the park,”  Kewaunee County Promotions and Recreation Director Dave Myers said.

Organized by the  the Zoological Society of Kewaunee County, Zoobilee runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bruemmer Park Zoo in Kewaunee. The car show begins at 8 a.m. and runs through 2 p.m. You can also peruse an art and craft fair, check out the car show, participate in basket raffles and a silent auction, and enjoy live music.

More information is available through Bruemmer Park Zoo website and the Zoobilee Facebook event page.

Misplaced owners’ manuals for a new water heater are to blame for a small fire that caused guests to be evacuated from Ephraim Shores Resort on Thursday.

Ephraim Fire Chief Justin MacDonald responded to the fire just before 8:30 a.m. after receiving a call about smoke in the building. He discovered smoke in the pool area and mechanical rooms before finding the owners’ manuals near the recently installed water heater. They were close to the heat source and in an area that was difficult to locate.

Thanks to a nearby garden hose, the fire was extinguished with approximately 2 gallons of water. The scene was cleared by 9:45 a.m., and there were no injuries or damage.

The Door County Sheriff’s Office, Door County EMS and fire departments from Sister Bay/Liberty Grove, Baileys Harbor, Jacksonport and Gibraltar also responded.

MacDonald thanked the staff at Ephraim Shores Resort for assisting guests during the incident. He also used the incident as a reminder to use the closest exit during an emergency and remain outside until hotel staff or firefighters say it is safe to re-enter the building.

Land protection is still happening across the state. It just looks a little different after funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program expired earlier this year.

Despite widespread public support for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program as a way to protect some of the state's most valuable and vulnerable lands, lawmakers adjourned earlier this year without reaching a deal to reauthorize its funding, allowing it to expire June 30.

According to Wisconsin Watch, lawmakers considered several proposals to preserve funding for the program, including a proposal that would have provided about $28 million annually through 2030. The proposal would have shifted the program's focus toward maintaining existing public lands rather than acquiring new ones. It also would have required full legislative approval for any Department of Natural Resources land purchase of $1 million or more using stewardship funding.

In July, Door County Land Trust Executive Director Emily Wood said the land trust has been working to identify other funding sources, including grants and private donations, to continue its conservation efforts.

As the state's alliance of land trusts, Gathering Waters continues to work with other conservation organizations, fishing and hunting advocates, trail builders, bicycling enthusiasts, and thousands of individuals to generate support needed to revive funding for the program.

Charles Carlin with Gathering Waters says that without support from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, the state also risks missing out on federal funding that helps make land acquisition projects possible.

Carlin is hopeful the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program will receive bipartisan support to continue land acquisition and maintenance efforts across the state. That funding could be especially important for the Door County Land Trust, which announced plans in August to create the Little Sturgeon Estuary Preserve.

As life changes as much as the leaves do during the fall, for seniors across the country, it is becoming increasingly important to check in on their mental health.

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the largest percentage increases in suicide rates between 2001 and 2021 were among men ages 55-64 and women ages 65-74.

Declines in physical and cognitive abilities, bereavement, loneliness, and a lack of social connectedness are among the factors that may lead older adults to contemplate suicide. Jennalee Lundquist with Senior Life Solutions at Door County Medical Center says it can be difficult for seniors coming out of the summer when family members stop visiting, and friends either move away or pass away.

Senior Life Solutions through Door County Medical Center looks to help people work through these issues with group therapy. The sessions can benefit the entire group by allowing participants to share personal experiences and work together to build self-esteem and confidence.

You can listen to our full interview with Lundquist here.

A 22-year-old Brussels woman was hospitalized and later released with minor injuries Monday following a collision involving her e-bicycle and another vehicle in the city of Sturgeon Bay.

The crash occurred shortly before 8:15 a.m. at the intersection of Michigan Street and Third Avenue. According to a release from the Sturgeon Bay Police Department, a 52-year-old Sturgeon Bay woman was stopped at a stop sign in her vehicle, preparing to make a right-hand turn.

As she began her turn, the Brussels woman entered the intersection from the sidewalk on her e-bicycle as she tried to catch up to another cyclist. She did not stop at the stop sign and rode directly into the path of the vehicle.

Both the e-bicycle and vehicle suffered minor damage as a result of the crash, and the driver of the vehicle was uninjured. The e-cyclist was determined to be at fault, but was not issued a citation.

Sturgeon Bay police officers told DoorCountyDailyNews.com that they used the crash as a teaching moment for the Brussels woman, reminding her that City municipal code does not allow bicycle riding on downtown Sturgeon Bay sidewalks.  State law prohibits bicyclists from leaving a sidewalk and entering the path of an oncoming vehicle.

SBPD said they encouraged the e-cyclist to purchase a bicycle helmet with the money she saved by not receiving a citation.

Door County residents can help stock local food pantry shelves during the Thrivent “Cans” Hunger Food Drive at Sturgeon Bay Community Church.

The event runs from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28 at the church, 515 N. 12th St., Sturgeon Bay. The drive is hosted by the Thrivent Member Network-Wisconsin Upper Michigan and local Thrivent advisers.

For every nonperishable food item donated, the Thrivent Member Network will make a financial gift to the Door County Food Pantry Coalition, up to $3,000.

“What is really great about this event is that the Thrivent member network is going to donate three dollars for every food item donated,” said Amy Kohnle, executive director of United Way of Door County.

Suggested donations include canned soup, fruit and vegetables, chicken, tuna and beans, along with cereal, oatmeal, pasta and sauce, granola bars, peanut butter and jelly.

The Door County Food Pantry Coalition which includes 11 churches and food pantries working throughout the county to help residents facing food insecurity.

“The Door County food pantry coalition gets together on a monthly basis to share ideas, share resources and collaborate on food drives,” Kohnle said.

Community members are encouraged to bring as many nonperishable items as they can. No products will be sold during the event.

More information can be found on the Door County Food Pantry Coalition website.

Money raised through a longtime fundraiser at Hope United Church of Christ in Sturgeon Bay will help support more than a dozen local charitable organizations.

The church’s Benevolent Committee uses proceeds from its twice-yearly rummage sales to provide financial support to local charities, while also helping meet needs within the church that fall outside its regular budget. According to Hope UCC, supporting local organizations with rummage-sale proceeds has been part of the committee’s work for years.

Hope board member Ann Quale said the community benefit is an important part of the fundraiser.

“The money that the Benevolent Foundation receives goes to over 15 local charitable organizations,” Quale said.

The fundraising continues this weekend with the church’s annual fall rummage sale. The sale is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at Hope United Church of Christ, Sturgeon Bay.

 “There are children's things, sporting goods, adult clothing, coats, books, games and holiday décor, anything you can think of, we’ve got it,” Quale said.

Items will be individually priced Friday. On Saturday, shoppers can fill an eligible grocery bag for $5.

The sale provides an opportunity to purchase donated items while helping generate funds that will be distributed to charitable organizations serving the Door County community.

A decrease in occupancy and sales tax from January to August 2026 has Door County Tourism Zone finance committee members concerned about the proposed 2027 budget for Destination Door County.

While presenting the proposed 2027 DDC budget at a joint DCTZ/DDC finance committee meeting last week, Thursday, Sept. 17, the organization’s President and CEO Jon Jarosh said occupancy rates are down five percent year-to-date over 2025 numbers, and sales tax collections are down 0.15% through August 2026. Collections in 2025 January-August totaled $4,038,599, while 2026 collections of the same timeframe total $4,032,695, a difference of $5,904. 

However as of Sept. 24, revenue is up, a fluctuation DDC said depends on when revenue reports are turned in from lodging properties. However, room occupancy, and availability are still down from this time last year. 

He talked about other economic factors impacting the number of visitors staying overnight in Door County, transportation being a significant factor in visitors choosing to vacation closer to home. Historically, Door County has either seen a bump in visitors when gas prices increase, or has stayed flat, Jarosh explained, and DDC is waiting until the end of the busy tourist season for final reports.

While talking about the 2026 tourism impact thus far, Jarosh mentioned restaurant owners have been “up and down” all year, the Piggly Wiggly in Sister Bay has reported an increase in liquor sales, and hotels are reporting an increase in garbage left at their establishments, in levels similar to 2020 when visitors couldn’t dine in at restaurants, or would choose to eat in their lodging accommodations after picking up to-go food.

The decrease in occupancy means less room tax dollars collected, which means less money for DDC to market the county to potential visitors, and less money for the municipalities and community business associations. 

DCTZ Commissioner, and Chairman for the Town of Baileys Harbor, David Eliot, questioned how much each community is spending on infrastructure that supports tourism, such as refuse collection in parks, utility usage for public spaces, and emergency response services. He referenced that the Town of Baileys Harbor has added a whole new public works crew, but hasn’t seen an increase in taxes to cover the costs. The purpose of room taxes, Eliot said, is to support infrastructure impacted by tourism.

Jarosh responded to the DCTZ committee members that DDC plans to increase its investment in marketing and promotion to attempt to drive additional room nights. The plan announced Thursday included a projected increase of $1M for marketing the county, in hopes of keeping the County’s market share of room tax revenue increasing, or at least not decreasing.

Considerable time was spent by the commissioners discussing money planned for spending on the multimodal trail being planned in the Town of Gibraltar. They questioned the fairness of allocating Community Improvement Fund grant money to the Town for this portion of the trail, looking ahead at funding applications from other municipalities and their potential qualifications. Commissioners requested DDC return to the Joint Finance Committee with a detailed budget, including numbers on the return on investment for the trail.

While the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, a steadfast church in north Baileys Harbor proudly celebrates 150 years of community and congregation. To mark the occasion, Christ Lutheran Church members, friends and neighbors are invited to a special service this Sunday, September 27. Church President Steve Strucely said the Church is excited to welcome a former Pastor as a part of the celebration.

Parishoners recently dedicated a memorial plaque outside the church buildings - the brief history of the church etched in bronze and mounted on a piece of Door County limestone.

The families of some CLC members have been attending for generations, proudly passing on their knowledge, and welcoming new members into their flock.

CLC members Joy Lang and Todd Ehlers shared their families’ attachment to the church, which has averaged 60 members for decades, according to Lang.

The Belgian Heritage Center will commemorate one of the most significant events in the history of Door County’s Belgian settlements during its annual Great Fire Remembrance on Saturday, Oct. 3.

The free program begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Belgian Heritage Center in Brussels and will feature presentations by Sandy Lampereur Orsted, retired Green Bay Metro Fire Department Capt. David Siegel and Barb Englebert Chisholm.

The Great Fire of 1871 devastated communities across Northeast Wisconsin, including the region’s Belgian settlements. The Belgian Heritage Center preserves and shares the history of those communities, including the fire and its impact on the settlers.

Belgian Heritage Center President Joe Alexander said Siegel’s presentation will offer a detailed look at the disaster.

“David Siegel has a really interesting story about fires and how this one took place,” Alexander said. “He goes out to Tornado Park after the event for those who want to join.”

The remembrance will be followed by an optional visit to Tornado Park.

The weekend continues Sunday, Oct. 4, with Booyah To Go from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Award-winning booyah will be available, with preorders available through the center.

Alexander said proceeds from the fundraiser support the center.

“All the proceeds go directly back to help support the Heritage Center,” he said.

For more information or to pre-order Booyah to go, please visit the Belgian Heritage Center website.

While gentiles may be more familiar with Passover and Hanukkah because of their proximity to the Christian holidays of Easter and Christmas, area Jews are amid one of the holiest stretches of the year.

Monday marked Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement and the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. It comes several days after Rosh Hashanah, or the Jewish New Year. In addition to asking for forgiveness and attending synagogue services, observant Jews abstain from food and drink for more than 24 hours, refrain from certain earthly pleasures such as bathing, and traditionally wear white.

Yom Kippur also comes days before Sukkot, a seven-day Jewish autumn harvest festival that also commemorates the temporary shelters used during the Israelites' 40-year journey through the desert after leaving Egypt.

Although the holidays may not receive the same attention from the outside as others in the Jewish faith, Congregation Cnesses Israel Cantor Kate Judd says celebrating them is important to continuing Jewish traditions locally.

Congregation Cnesses Israel hosts in-person and Zoom services throughout the year, with additional opportunities available during the fall holidays.

If you are curious about what could be in your well water in Door County, UW-Oshkosh would love to hear from you.

Registration is open for UW-Oshkosh’s Fall 2026 Private Well Monitoring Program, which tests well water for total coliform bacteria, E. coli, and nitrates. Additional testing for arsenic, pH, alkalinity, hardness, and iron is also available.

Researchers at UW-Oshkosh’s Environmental Research and Innovation Center have offered discounted testing of Door County well water since 2019 and have worked with Crossroads at Big Creek for more than 20 years to provide education about the importance of testing and build their database.

Since 2019, approximately 150 to 300 residents have participated in the program, which offers testing at a discounted rate of $30.

Because of the county’s karst geology, the area’s groundwater is highly vulnerable to contamination, and results can vary depending on the season and other external factors.

You can register for this year’s program through Oct. 9 before returning your water testing kit Oct. 23 or Oct. 24. You can find more details here.

Whether they are performing gymnastics routines on the balance beam or just hanging out with their peers, the Door County YMCA has found many ways to bring youth from across the peninsula together.

In this week’s episode of the Y-Wednesday Podcast, Strivers gymnastics head coach Nikki Pollman talked about the growth she has seen in the program during her 30 years in the role. This summer, the Strivers scored 110.025 points to earn a spot on the national podium and claim the second-place team banner.

Fine Arts Director Rebecca Brown discussed the programming the Door County YMCA provides to bring area homeschool families together while giving parents a respite from teaching. Activities such as art and gym give students a chance not only to have a different experience outside their homeschool environment, but also to interact with other kids their age.

You can listen to the entire Y-Wednesday Podcast at this link.

Experience a bit of nightlife as a lighthouse keeper during the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Twilight Tours, Saturdays September 26 and October 3. 

Lighthouse docents will bring to life stories from the era of the Duclon family, keepers of the Eagle Bluff light for 43 years, tales of shipwrecks, and daily life on the bluffs of what is now Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek. The best part is being inside the lighthouse at night when it’s quiet in the Park…

Sales of the tour tickets help support the Lighthouse, which is independently operated by the Door County Historical Society. Ticket sales from events such as this, helped make possible the recent construction of a new summer kitchen, shed and chicken coop/well house on the property.

Eagle Bluff Site Manager Jamie Jorns shared a preview of what Twilight Tour takers will experience.

To purchase tour tickets, visit the Door County Historical Society's special events. 

Two drivers were injured Tuesday afternoon after a pickup truck and a semitrailer collided at an intersection in the Town of Casco.

The Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department received a report of the crash at about 2:16 p.m. Sept. 22 at the intersection of County Highway C and County Highway K.

According to the preliminary investigation, an 80-year-old man was driving a 2014 Dodge pickup westbound on County Highway K. The driver stopped at the controlled intersection with County Highway C before proceeding westbound.

The pickup was then struck by a 2009 Peterbilt semitrailer traveling southbound on County Highway C. The semi was driven by a 25-year-old Green Bay man.

Both vehicles left the roadway following the collision. The semitrailer, which was hauling liquid manure, overturned in an adjacent ditch.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources responded to assist with spill mitigation, while the Kewaunee County Highway Department helped with traffic control.

Both drivers were transported to a Green Bay-area medical facility with injuries that were not immediately known.

Kewaunee County Sheriff Matt Joski said the investigation remains ongoing.

Resident Jay Walters wants you to slow down not just for a group of walkers on Wednesday as they take their first steps from George K. Pinney County Park in Sevastopol, but all the time.

Wednesday’s Safety Awareness Walk is the latest effort by Neighbors for Safe Bay Shore Drive to bring attention to concerns about drivers traveling too quickly on the road, which frequently has pedestrians and cyclists enjoying the scenic 13-mile stretch.

In the past, residents have collected data showing drivers traveling between 30 and 60 mph above the posted speed limit. Neighbors have poured approximately $18,000 into efforts to make Bay Shore Drive a safer place to recreate.

Walters has advocated for a safer Bay Shore Drive and says progress has been made thanks to recent work to widen the shoulders, collaborations with local law enforcement, and other efforts to raise awareness. However, he believes more can be done.

Walters encourages participants to wear high-visibility clothing and bring signs encouraging people to “slow the pace, enjoy the place.”