A belated Happy St. Patrick's Day to all! I was out of town for the big Irish holiday, but I did not forget all of you who are of Celtic ancestry.

Beverly Jane Alice Anderson, 78, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Door County Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility where she had resided for the past 8 years.

A deal was closed last Saturday between the Prange-Washburn Co. and L.M. Washburn whereby the former purchased the latter's corner lot, the site of the company's large department store that was destroyed by fire, and also the lot and building directly across the alley on which the company will rebuild as soon as possible.

The Ellison Bay Service Club has been meeting this winter to begin planning for Olde Ellison Bay Days.

ELLISON BAY - The current political situation in America can be likened to an event where some people have driven a car into a ditch and then stand back and jeer and criticize those who are trying to put the car back on the road.

Mike Shaw, 35, a staff member of the Door County Advocate since 1992, has been named the Sturgeon Bay-based newspaper's new editor.

Elaine Jeanne Stamnes, , 85, West Allis, Wis., died peacefully on Jan. 31, 2010.

The landscapes and wildflowers of The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor have inspired scientists, writers and artists for well over 70 years.

Chef Andrew Mueller will participate in the first celebrity golf outing for the Jim Larsen Boys & Girls Club of Door County.

The Landmark Resort is hosting a benefit dinner and comedy show Thursday, Feb. 25, to benefit the Door County Maritime Museum.

The Liberty Group finalized purchase of several acres of property next to the Garrett Bay boat launch.

Midsummer's Music Festival announced the schedule for its 20th anniversary season.

The Liberty Grove Town Board is considering contributing $200,000 to help the county preserve a part of the Niagara Escarpment near Ellison Bay.

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The Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library will celebrate Valentine's Day with children at 10:30 a.m. today.