We Are HOPE, Inc. has launched a 2026 fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $50,000 to help sustain programs and services offered through The EmployAbility HUB in Sturgeon Bay.

The nonprofit, which has provided employment services in Door, Brown and Kewaunee counties since 1978, assists job seekers with career exploration, workforce training, employment preparation, technology access and mentorship services. The organization also partners with employers and community agencies to connect residents with job opportunities and support services.

Executive Director Kim Carley said the campaign comes as grant funding has declined.

“Traditionally, we do not have an annual campaign,” Carley said. “Honestly, our grant funding has been decreasing and we need to fill that gap.”

“We find ourselves in a place that we need $50,000,” she said.

Several events throughout the year will support the fundraising effort, including the fourth annual Hen House ATV Poker Run on May 23, Atomic Bingo at The Hen House on June 9 and the third annual Grub at the HUB event on Sept. 29.

The popular Grub at the HUB fundraiser is already gaining momentum, Carley said, “Every year we make more, you can already reserve your portions.”

The organization also continues to host Tech Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering community members assistance with computer skills, internet access, job searches and technology-related support through The EmployAbility HUB.

For more information, or to donate, please visit the We Are HOPE, Inc. website.

A Brussels teen suffered possible injuries and was cited for her role in a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Gardner on Tuesday night.

The accident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. at the intersection of County Highways C and K. According to the accident report, the teen was stopped at a stop sign when she attempted to cross County Highway C from County Highway K and was struck from the side by a vehicle driven by a 76-year-old Brussels man.

She suffered minor injuries in the crash but did not require hospitalization. Her teenage passenger and the Brussels man were uninjured.

Both vehicles were towed due to disabling damage, and the teen was cited for failing to yield the right of way from a stop sign. 

May marks Mental Health Awareness month, a time health professionals in Door County say is especially important for a community with one of the oldest populations in Wisconsin.

The median age of Door County residents is approximately 54.3 years, significantly higher than the state median of about 40. More than 30% of the county’s population is age 65 or older. The share of older adults has steadily increased over the past decade, rising from about 23% in 2010 to roughly 30% in 2020, reflecting a consistent demographic shift toward an older population.

As summer approaches and seasonal changes bring increased activity to the peninsula, local mental health professionals say the transition can have both positive and challenging effects for aging residents.

Dr. Dennis K. White, a clinical and consulting psychologist in Sturgeon Bay, said seasonal shifts often influence emotional well-being, particularly among older adults who may experience isolation, grief or health-related stressors.

“Change in seasons can be energizing for many people, but for others it can highlight loneliness or loss of routine, especially if they have lost their partner” White said. “It becomes important to stay connected, both socially and physically, as the community becomes more active in the summer months.”

Dr. White said maintaining mental health in later adulthood often comes down to consistency and engagement.

“Structure is very important,” he said. “Simple things like regular exercise, maintaining social contact, and having a purpose each day can make a significant difference.”

He added that Door County’s strong community ties can serve as a protective factor, especially when residents take advantage of local resources, outdoor spaces and social opportunities that increase during the warmer months.

Dr. White encourages residents to check in on neighbors, stay active, and seek support when needed, noting that awareness and connection remain key components of emotional well-being at every age.

With the entire school district looking on, officials from the Kewaunee School District, city leaders and construction partners broke ground on the next phase of construction at the school campus.

Elementary school children held tightly to their plastic Miron Construction hats as Superintendent Scott Fritz detailed the next phase of construction in the district. The $24.5 million referendum, approved in 2025, was needed to address the growing needs of the district’s 3K, 4K and kindergarten programs while relocating other classes to underused space in the high school. It also addresses issues that were not included in the district’s last capital referendum in 2016.

Fritz said he was excited to have the children present for Tuesday’s ceremony and for the community to see the progress that will be made through summer 2027.

Much of the phase one work will begin in earnest once school lets out in the coming weeks. Tuesday’s ceremony also included an open house at the transportation center, which was needed after the district switched busing services at the end of the last school year.

Sunshine Resources will host a combined casino night and prom celebration Wednesday, May 13, at the Door County Gala, bringing together staff, volunteers, clients and community partners for an evening of recognition and entertainment.

The event is designed as an expanded celebration of the organization’s annual awards dinner, and is paired with a prom-themed experience and casino-style games intended to create a festive, inclusive atmosphere for attendees of all ages and abilities.

Jeremy Paszczak, director of business development for Sunshine Resources, said the evening is focused on appreciation and community connection.

“Tomorrow is about rewarding our staff, volunteers, clients, partner and the community that makes our organization what it is today,” Paszczak said.

He said the event format was intentionally expanded this year to add new experiences beyond a traditional banquet.

“We took our awards dinner and added a casino night and a prom for those that never got to go to theirs,” Paszczak said.

Paszczak said the prom component was created as a way to provide a shared celebratory experience for individuals who may have missed milestone events in their younger years, while casino-style activities add an interactive element to the evening.

Paszczak said the goal is to highlight achievements while building stronger community relationships.

“This is meant to be a great evening to come together as a community, have fun and celebrate their achievements,” he said.

The event is expected to draw a wide mix of participants connected to Sunshine Resources, which provides services and support for individuals with disabilities in the region.

Wednesday night’s celebration will run from 5-8 p.m. at the Door County Gala in Sturgeon Bay and will feature dinner, awards presentations, themed activities and entertainment throughout the evening.

For more information, or to register please visit the Sunshine Resources website or social media pages.

With Door County’s shoreline and inland waters drawing residents and visitors back to the lakeshore for summer, the Door County YMCA is urging families to prioritize water safety training before peak recreation season arrives.

The Door County peninsula is surrounded by water, and learning proper swimming skills and safety habits is essential as boating, swimming and beach activities increase.

“The aquatics center at the Y should be your focus now with summer coming,” said Mike McHugh, Competitive Swim Director at the Sturgeon Bay campus YMCA.

McHugh said early preparation can make a major difference in preventing accidents and building confidence in the water. “Get in a couple safety sessions before summer, they'll be all set, safe and can enjoy the water,” he said.

The YMCA offers programs designed for all ages and skill levels, from infants and toddlers to adults. “We have lesson starting with babies, adult learn-to-swim classes and even competitive swim lessons up to the collegiate levels,” McHugh said.

He emphasizes that structured instruction helps reduce drowning risks and improves awareness in open water settings, which are common across Door County.

McHugh encourages families to enroll early as classes fill quickly ahead of summer. “Those classes fill up right away; we still have some availability in the current spring session though.”

The goal, McHugh said, is simple: build lifelong skills that keep swimmers and their families safe wherever water recreation takes them.

For more information please visit the Door County YMCA website, or listen to this week’s full Y-Wednesday podcast here.

Motorists received another reminder about the increased agricultural traffic on area roads after a 27-year-old woman rear-ended a tractor Sunday evening.

The accident occurred just before 6 p.m. on State Highway 57 near School Road in the Town of Brussels. According to the accident report, a 48-year-old man was driving the tractor with a trailer attached for a Door County farm on the shoulder with its amber warning lights on when he was struck by the woman in the right northbound lane.

The tractor was traveling between 25 and 28 mph, while the woman said she was traveling 73 mph. While her passenger was unharmed, she suffered a minor injury that did not require hospitalization. Her car was towed due to disabling damage, and she was cited for inattentive driving.

One lane of traffic was closed for about 90 minutes while cleanup took place.

The accident came after Wisconsin farmers were able to make significant progress with fieldwork because of improved weather conditions. Farmers in northeast Wisconsin had 5.7 suitable days for fieldwork last week, just below the statewide average of 6.2 days. The drier weather allowed farmers to close the gap with the five-year average for planting corn, oats and soybeans, along with completing spring tillage.

Family and friends of 22-year-old Jesse Morales Hernandez of Kewaunee and his girlfriend, 22-year-old Mary Elliott of Bayside, are mourning their deaths after the Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department identified them as the victims of Saturday’s two-vehicle crash in the Town of Montpelier.

Morales Hernandez and Elliott were traveling east on State Highway 29 at about 10:30 p.m. when their motorcycle collided with a pickup truck traveling north on County Road AB. Authorities said the truck had stopped at the intersection before the crash occurred.

The couple died at the scene despite emergency response efforts from the Luxemburg Police Department, Kewaunee Police Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, Luxemburg Fire and Rescue, and Luxemburg-Casco First Responders. The Wisconsin State Patrol Accident Reconstruction Team is assisting the Sheriff’s Department with the investigation. No additional details have been released.

Two men, including one from Sturgeon Bay, are behind bars after a multi-month investigation into alleged drug trafficking operations.

The Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrests last week after working with the Manitowoc County Metro Drug Unit and the DEA Green Bay Resident Office in partnership with the Door County Drug Unit, ATF, FBI and Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation.

Arquimides Arias-Hernandez of Two Rivers and Santiago Trujillo-Alvarez of Sturgeon Bay were arrested on allegations related to narcotics, firearms and fraudulent document distribution.

During the investigation, which lasted from January through April, law enforcement officers purchased and seized more than 700 grams of cocaine, nearly 3,000 grams of methamphetamine, eight firearms and multiple fraudulent or illegally manufactured documents.

The arrests occurred April 14.

The two men are being held at the Manitowoc County Jail on $500,000 bonds on narcotics distribution charges, as well as federal immigration detainers. Authorities said additional charges could be filed.

ATF Acting Special Agent in Charge Joseph Persails, Manitowoc County Sheriff Dan Hartwig and Two Rivers Police Chief Ben Meinnert all called the operation a success, saying it demonstrated how agencies working together can help create safer communities.

Local health officials are advising residents to take the proper steps out of extreme caution in the wake of a hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship this month.

According to NPR, 17 Americans returned home Monday after being quarantined on the cruise ship for several weeks after three people died from hantavirus exposure. During the passengers’ flight from the Canary Islands to Nebraska, one American tested positive for hantavirus while another showed symptoms.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people can contract hantavirus through contact with rodents such as rats and mice, especially through exposure to their urine, droppings and saliva. Symptoms — including fatigue, fever and muscle aches — can take four to 10 days, or in rare cases several weeks, to appear.

Door County Public Health Nurse Katie Van Lanen says she does not expect the latest outbreak to affect local residents. She adds that people can take precautions just like any other respiratory disease.

Van Lanen added that hantavirus exposure is rare because the virus is not easily transmitted from person to person.

Special education reimbursement funding would reach 50% under a deal struck Monday by the Evers administration and Republican leaders. In addition to the largest increase to the state’s special education reimbursement rate in Wisconsin history, the bipartisan deal provides an additional $50 million in property tax relief and eliminates income taxes on cash tips and overtime pay.

The deal also returns more than $850 million of the state surplus to taxpayers, including $600 million through rebate checks that could arrive in mailboxes by fall. Both sides took victory laps following the announcement after months of negotiations.

“We’ve proven time and again that, here in Wisconsin, we’re capable of finding common ground and working together to get good things done for the people of our state, and the bipartisan compromise we’re announcing today is yet another example,” Gov. Tony Evers said. “I’ve always said that what’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state — it’s why it’s been important to me throughout this process that we make sure our kids and our schools have the resources they need while also lowering property taxes and giving working families a little breathing room in their household budgets.”

“Republicans have fought hard to control spending, and now we have a sizable budget surplus,” Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said. “We’re sending it back to help families with the pressure of increasing costs, reward hard work and continue investing in schools to help stabilize rising property taxes.”

Rep. Joel Kitchens said the deal is good news for local school districts that have had to pay a larger share of special education costs, which can drain general education funds.

Kitchens added that all school districts, including Gibraltar and Washington Island, which previously received no state aid, will now receive $300 per student in education funding.

The bipartisan deal is set to be taken up by the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The Wisconsin Assembly and Senate are expected to take up the proposal Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Evers anticipates signing the proposal as early as next week.

Whether it is an animal, a plant, a photo or another project you hope to enter in the Kewaunee County Fair or Door County Fair, it is time to register. Both fairs are now open for prospective exhibitors to log in online and register their projects.

The Kewaunee County Fair hosted a new family fair sign-up day last week at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds in Luxemburg. The Door County Fair will offer registration help at the Door County Fairgrounds in Sturgeon Bay on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning.

Darlene Boeder of the Kewaunee County Fair advises exhibitors to review the premium books online to ensure they are registering in the correct department and category for their projects and understand the expectations that come with them.

Registration for the Kewaunee County Fair closes June 1, while registration for the Door County Fair closes July 16. The Kewaunee County Fair will take place July 9-12, while the Door County Fair runs Aug. 12-16.

You may recognize “Gone With the Wind,” but Sturgeon Bay’s Third Avenue Playworks is banking on you not knowing the rest of the story. Actors performing “Moonlight and Magnolias” begin rehearsals Wednesday for the play that gives audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the writing and frantic rewriting of the Academy Award-winning movie.

The play, written by Ron Hutchinson, premiered at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre in 2004, taking audiences back to the late 1930s, when producer David O. Selznick, director Victor Fleming and screenwriter Ben Hecht desperately tried to take the film from failure to fantastic over the course of five days. Artistic Director Jacob Janssen believes audiences will enjoy the account of one of Hollywood’s great stories about a beloved film.

Even though rehearsals begin Wednesday, audiences will have to wait until June 3 to see it on the Third Avenue Playworks stage. Rudy Galvan, Paige Klopfenstein, John Taylor Phillips and Nick Vidal play the lead roles. You can listen to our interview with Janssen about the show by clicking this link.

The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) has launched a new online hub and Centennial Campaign as it marks 100 years of preserving local history and looks ahead to its next century of work.

Founded Oct. 1, 1926, the organization has grown from a small group of local historians into a nonprofit that manages historic sites, collections and educational programming across Door County, including Heritage Village and the Eagle Bluff Light Station.

The new webpage will serve as the central resource for centennial news, events and giving opportunities. It also functions as the primary portal for the organization’s fundraising effort.

The Centennial Campaign aims to support preservation projects, collections care and expanded educational programming.

“A centennial is more than a celebration, it’s a responsibility,” said Amy Frank, executive director of DCHS in a statement. “The decisions we make today will shape how our history is preserved and shared for the next 100 years.”

The organization hopes to secure its first 25 Founding Members by May 15, with recognition planned for donors at a 2026 centennial celebration. Donors will also receive commemorative items marking the milestone year.

Community members learn more through the society’s website or by calling DCHS directly.

More than 300 runners turned out for the Door County YMCA’s annual Blossom Run on Saturday morning in Egg Harbor, turning the longtime spring tradition into one of the organization’s largest recent community wellness events.

Blossom runners took part in a five-mile run, two-mile walk and run, and youth fun run along the Egg Harbor waterfront under mostly sunny skies and cool spring temperatures. Families, competitive runners and casual walkers gathered at Dock Park as volunteers and YMCA staff coordinated race activities throughout the morning.

“It was an amazing turnout. We had over 300 runners pre-register,” said Fish Creek YMCA Member Experience Director Josh Lardinois.

Lardinois said favorable conditions also contributed to the strong participation.

“Overall compared to past years weather, it was a delightful spring day,” he said.

The event featured a new electronic race timing system, post-race refreshments, awards and community activities following the races. Lardinois said the Blossom Run continues to attract both year-round residents and seasonal visitors looking to celebrate the arrival of spring in Door County.

“It was great to see both members and especially non-members come together for a good time,” Lardinois added.

The event also coincided with the Door County YMCA’s celebration of the global YMCA movement’s 175th anniversary and nearly four decades of service in Door County, reinforcing the organization’s emphasis on healthy living and community connection.

The 2026 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Sturgeon Bay will return for year 15 on Sunday, May 17, bringing motorcyclists together to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health.

The ride will begin at Tractor Supply Co., with riders gathering at 9:30 a.m. and the official departure scheduled for approximately 10:15 a.m. Riders are encouraged to dress in “distinguished” attire such as suits and tweed while riding classic and vintage-style motorcycles.

"This year in Sturgeon Bay, we are going to have the biggest turnout yet." Distinguished Gentelman's Ride organizer Derek Knipsheer said in a statement from The Netherlands. 

Registration is required in order to view the full route and participate.

The Sturgeon Bay ride is part of a global annual event founded in 2012 that now connects more than 100,000 riders worldwide in support of the Movember Foundation’s men’s health initiatives.

Spectators are encouraged to line the route and support participants throughout the morning ride in Sturgeon Bay area and nearby roads.

For more information, to register or to donate, please visit the official Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride website.

Algoma High School will launch its inaugural “Unite the Pack” Day of Service on June 1, bringing students together with local civic clubs and nonprofit organizations for a community-wide volunteer effort.

The event will begin at 8 a.m. in the school gymnasium, where participating organizations will meet with students in a fast-paced presentation format designed to introduce volunteer opportunities and community missions. Each group will have up to five minutes to speak before students rotate to the next organization.

Following the presentations, students will travel to service sites throughout the Algoma area to assist with hands-on projects aimed at supporting the community.

The event reflects the district’s motto to “Ignite, Engage, and Connect” by encouraging students to become active local volunteers and future community leaders.

Activities conclude with a celebration at 2:30 p.m.

The Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department is continuing to investigate a crash that killed two people Saturday evening in the Town of Montpelier.

The crash occurred before 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of State Highway 29 and County Road AB.

According to a news release, the motorcycle and its passenger were traveling eastbound on State Highway 29 when they collided with a pickup truck traveling northbound on County Road AB after the truck had stopped at the intersection.

Both people on the motorcycle were pronounced dead at the scene. The Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department is withholding their names pending notification of family members.

The Luxemburg Police Department, Kewaunee Police Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, Luxemburg Fire and Rescue, and Luxemburg-Casco First Responders assisted at the scene.

The Wisconsin State Patrol Accident Reconstruction Team is assisting the Sheriff’s Department with the investigation.

For nearly 30 years, one of the strongest voices for tourism in Door County has been Jon Jarosh.

The tenure of Destination Door County’s chief communications officer and interim CEO dates to 1997 and has included several changes along the way, including the organization’s name and the implementation of the room tax that helps fund some of its operations.

While the organization’s work may have evolved over time, its purpose has remained the same: making Door County a better place to live and work.

With decades of experience to draw on, one of Jarosh’s proudest accomplishments is a relatively recent one. Jarosh said the three-year-old Community Investment Fund is one of the greatest reminders of the power of tourism and the positive impact it can have on the community.

National Travel and Tourism Week ended Saturday.

The crack of the wood bat returns to the peninsula this Sunday as the Door County Baseball League (DCBL) officially opens its 2026 season on Mother’s Day, continuing a century-old tradition that defines local summer sports.

The opening day schedule for May 10 features four 1:30 p.m. matchups: Institute at Kolberg, Maplewood at West Jacksonport, Egg Harbor at Washington Island, and Sister Bay at Baileys Harbor.

The marquee matchup of the afternoon takes place at Ernald O Viste Field in Baileys Harbor, where the home-team Athletics host the Sister Bay Bays in the legendary "Grudge" rivalry, a fierce Northern Door competition that dates back decades. Fans unable to attend can tune in to 105.1 The GOAT, where Bryan Mazur and Adam Collins will provide live play-by-play coverage, presented by NEW Radio Sports Network and Door County Media Group. Pre-game begins at 1:15 with the first pitch scheduled for 1:30.

Rooted in town-team traditions reaching back to the 1870s, the DCL modern era began in 1951 when Washington Island claimed the first grand championship.

The league today consists of eight teams, the Baileys Harbor A’s, Egg Harbor Indians, Institute Cubs, Kolberg Braves, Maplewood Mets, Sister Bay Bays, Washington Island Islanders, and West Jacksonport Ports.

In recent years, the league has been dominated by Kolberg and Sister Bay. No other team has won either a league championship or a playoff trophy this decade.

Sunday's games mark the start of a 14-game regular season, with the playoffs scheduled to begin in mid-August.

The Steel Bridge Creative Foundation has released the official lineup for Steel Bridge Day 2026, continuing a Door County tradition that blends live music, community gathering and local arts in downtown Sturgeon Bay.  The day also coincides with the event's 20th anniversary.

Steel Bridge Day 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 throughout downtown Sturgeon Bay, with full programming centered on the free afternoon stage at Martin Park and the ticketed evening concert at MUSE Sturgeon Bay.

The lineup announcement comes as the annual event continues to grow, drawing regional and touring artists to Door County each summer while highlighting the area’s historic Steel Bridge corridor and its surrounding cultural venues.

Afternoon performances will be held at Martin Park and remain free to the public, featuring live music alongside food and beverage vendors.

Since its inception, Steel Bridge Day has served as a grassroots showcase for singer-songwriters and experimental musicians, reflecting Sturgeon Bay’s role as a hub for independent arts in northeastern Wisconsin. Organizers say the event’s dual-format structure, with a free outdoor afternoon stage and an intimate ticketed evening show, is designed to broaden access while supporting touring artists.

Several artists from the lineup have ties to Door County, or the local music scene, notably Pat mAcdonald, a longtime Sturgeon Bay resident and key organizer of the festival. Ruby James frequently performs in the Door County music scene and at Steel Bridge events, as does Three Springs, a band deeply rooted in the local Door County area.

For more information, the full lineup or to purchase tickets for the evening shows, please visit the Steel bridge songfest website.

The 17th annual Crossroads Trail Run returns June 13. Welcoming runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to participate in Door County’s spring tradition at Crossroads at Big Creek Nature Preserve in Sturgeon Bay.

Participants may choose from 2K, 5K or 10K courses. Chip timing will be used with staggered starts by distance, beginning with the 10K at 8 a.m., followed by the 5K about 10 minutes later and the 2K shortly after. An awards ceremony is planned for about 9:45 a.m.

Packet pickup will be held at the Collins Learning Center in Sturgeon Bay, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 10-11, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 12 and 6:30-7:30 a.m. race day.

Registration by May 12 guarantees a race T-shirt. Later registrants may select from previous-year shirts.

Proceeds will benefit Crossroads at Big Creek and its mission to promote environmental stewardship through education, research, restoration and outdoor experiences. Trail runners will receive prizes for top finishers.

Aid stations will include two water stops on the 5K course and three on the 10K route. Dogs, bikes and spike shoes are not allowed on the course, though dogs are permitted on the property if leashed.

For more information or to register, please visit the Crossroads Trail Run website.

The body of an 81-year-old Brookfield man was recovered Thursday evening near a dock at Chambers Island Marina in the Town of Gibraltar, according to a joint release from the Gibraltar Police Department and the Door County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities said the Door County Sheriff’s Office was notified at about 5:15 p.m. Thursday of a body found in the water near the marina at 11000 Island Drive E. The Gibraltar Police Department also responded and requested assistance from the sheriff’s office.

Emergency personnel from the Gibraltar Fire Department, Gibraltar Emergency Medical Responders, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Door County Emergency Services, Gibraltar Police Department and the Door County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the scene.

The victim was identified as Michael J. Kennedy, 81, of Brookfield.

Officials said preliminary findings indicate foul play is not suspected at this time, though the incident remains under investigation.

An autopsy was scheduled Friday through the Brown County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The release was prepared by Chief Deputy Kyle Veeser under the authority of Gibraltar Police Chief Ryan Roesch and Door County Sheriff Tammy Sternard.

It will not be long before you can gaze out onto Lake Michigan from Algoma’s Crescent Beach and see a cruise ship on the water. Beginning May 15, more than a dozen trips from Viking Cruises will stop in Algoma, allowing passengers to explore the city or board charter buses to check out the surrounding area.

Whether it is the Octantis or the Polaris, the cruises will either be round trips from Milwaukee or part of a longer journey to and from Duluth, Minnesota, and Toronto, Ontario. The city has developed a reputation for being extremely accommodating to Viking Cruises and other operators, while also welcoming passengers.

Visitor Services and Volunteer Coordinator Kiera Bair said it has been a community effort to ensure cruise ships and their passengers continue returning to Algoma.

You can find the full schedule of cruise stops in Algoma here. If you want to be part of the welcoming experience for cruise ships and their passengers when they drop anchor, Bair said organizers are currently recruiting volunteers for the Algoma Ambassador program. More information on the program is also available below.

The last ship is scheduled to stop in Algoma on Sept. 30.

Sixty-eight housing units will soon be available after the Sturgeon Bay Common Council approved a development agreement with Portside Builders and E&I Property Investments on Tuesday.

The Colorado Heights housing project will consist of 34 duplexes, three of which are expected to be completed by the end of next year.

According to the meeting agenda, the developer will receive $500,000 for infrastructure improvements, with $250,000 anticipated to be paid in 2027 and another $250,000 in 2030. By that time, a total of 30 units, or 15 buildings, are expected to be completed.

Sturgeon Bay Mayor David Ward said the project will help address senior housing needs in the community as residents look to retire or downsize from their current homes.

The Sturgeon Bay Common Council also approved the issuance and sale of bonds for upcoming upgrades at the Sturgeon Bay Utilities wastewater treatment facility.