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16-07-2025
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'Active scene' resolved in Sturgeon Bay, as Door County Sheriff's Office provides update
The Door County Sheriff's Office responded to an "active scene" on the west side of Sturgeon Bay on July 16, but did not release any information about exactly what happened or who was involved. A post on the sheriff's office's Facebook page indicated they responded to the incident late that morning near South Duluth Avenue in the area of West Spruce Drive, which leads to the back entrance of the Target department store, and the road that leads from South Duluth to Target's main entrances. Several apartment buildings are between South Duluth and Target. The Facebook post further asked drivers and pedestrians to stay clear of the area. The Let's Go Door County social media Facebook page reported "heavy police, SWAT, EMS and Fire" teams responded to the scene. The sheriff's office posted an update at 2 p.m. saying the situation had cleared and people no longer needed to stay out of the area, without providing any details on the situation. Contacted by the Door County Advocate, Chief Deputy Kyle Veeser said the office isn't planning to release information "out of respect for the people involved." Contact Christopher Clough at 920-562-8900 or cclough@ MORE: Songs of Bob Dylan, John Prine featured in Door County tribute concerts MORE: Door County Candle launches new fundraising sale for Texas flood relief efforts FOR MORE DOOR COUNTY NEWS: Check out our website This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: 'Active scene' resolved in Sturgeon Bay, Door County Sheriff's Office says Solve the daily Crossword
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24-02-2025
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Property on the Ahnapee River is newly protected by the Door County Land Trust
TOWN OF FORESTVILLE – An ecologically significant property of more than 47 acres along the Ahnapee River was acquired and is now permanently protected by the Door County Land Trust. The trust completed its purchase of the property Feb. 5, saying in a press release the previous owner "expressed appreciation that the land will remain in its natural state, ensuring its ecological integrity for future generations." According to the release, the property is important because it supports a wide variety of bird and fish species, supports watershed health and provides a migration corridor for wildlife. Another important part of the acquisition by the land trust is that access to the property is enhanced from the Ahnapee State Trail, a portion of which is part of the statewide Ice Age Trail. The newly protected property is comprised mostly of emergent marsh and includes part of the river and streambank, wetlands and a small former hayfield. Birds such as yellow warblers, soras and green herons can be found there, along with fish like pike and rainbow and brown trout. As part of the Ahnapee River Wildlife Corridor, a vital habitat of wetlands and riverbank that follows the river from its headwaters near the hill in Brussels to its mouth on Lake Michigan, the area supports migrating and nesting birds, fish habitats and diverse plant life. The press release from the land trust says conservation efforts along the river help ensure its critical wildlife passageways remain intact. The land trust also will monitor water quality and restore wetland habitats within the property in its efforts to sustain and enhance the health of its watershed. With the Ahnapee State Trail running alongside, the property can be accessed from the trail and a nearby road, but a parking lot is not available. The acquisition allows outdoor enthusiasts, including hikers and hunters, to continue to check out the scenic views of the wetland habitat. Funds for the purchase of the land were awarded by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource's Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program with anticipated support from the federal North American Wetlands Conservation Act, along with private donations. Donations from land trust members and a grant through the Door County Community Foundation will go toward long-term protection and stewardship of the property. The Door County Land Trust protects more than 9,100 acres of land, with 15 featured nature preserves open for hiking and other low-impact, nonmotorized recreational activities, all at no charge. For more information, including trail maps, donations or memberships, visit Contact Christopher Clough at 920-562-8900 or cclough@ MORE: Unique sunrise image at Door County state park wins statewide nature photo contest MORE: Learn all about owls when The Ridges Sanctuary holds its annual Owl-O-Rama MORE: Door County Polish restaurant to open second, much larger location FOR MORE DOOR COUNTY NEWS: Check out our website This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Door County Land Trust adds property next to the Ahnapee River
