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Washington Island Observer – Washington Island’s Newspaper

Washington Island’s Newspaper ~ Door County Wisconsin News

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The Washington Island Observer is owned and published by more than a dozen families who love the Island and live here at least part of the year. The Observer won four Wisconsin Newspaper Awards (2012, 2013, 2016 and 2017). More than 70 volunteers have written stories for the paper in the past few years. With more than nearly 1,000 subscribers, as well as more than 2,000 newsstand readers, The Observer provides good advertising value. For information about advertising or to suggest stories or pictures for the Observer, see email addresses below.

In the Observer you will find:

  • Responsible reporting on essential Island issues
  • Profiles and features
  • Previews and reviews of books, plays and musical performances
  • Information about events related to the natural world
  • Sports coverage
  • Timely, accurate, and thorough calendars of events
  • Opportunities for reader involvement

Washington Island Observer
1253 Main Road
Washington Island, WI 54246

Phone: 920-847-2661 • Fax: 920-847-2141
Email: office@washingtonislandobserver.com

To submit ideas for stories or photos, contact the editor at: editor@washingtonislandobserver.com
Information about advertising in the Observer: ads@washingtonislandobserver.com
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