Community forum on manure management spreads information and raises more questions
The League of Women Voters of Door County hosted a forum titled “The Big Stink: A Question of Manure” on April 23. The event shared information that the League gathered in a study of manure management and groundwater contamination.
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Judicial candidate Brett Reetz says he regrets word choices in past blogs, stands by principles
After some of his past blog posts came to light during the campaign, Circuit Court judicial candidate Brett Reetz said…
Judicial candidates weigh in on substance use disorder and the criminal justice system
The Door County justice system is taking steps toward addressing areas where criminal justice and substance use disorder intersect. Candidates…
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…
County Board responds to ‘changing landscape’ by approving health and human services resolutions
The Door County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to move forward with the first phase of creating a sober…
Amid larger caseload, county advances sober living project, behavioral health overhaul
In response to sharp increases in people seeking services for alcohol and other drug-related issues and staffing vacancies, the Door…
Initial results from county well testing project are a ‘pleasant surprise’
After initial rounds of expanded well-testing in Door County, little was found to raise concerns about drinking water quality.
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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,…
PFAS may pose the next big threat to fishing in Door County
Emerging scientific understandings and new local data suggest that PFAS could pose a threat to fishing in Door County, as…