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Tree Toppers October meeting is a Halloween party
The Tree Toppers 4-H club held a meeting Oct. 14. Everyone was dressed up in unique and fun costumes for the club’s Halloween party. They started the night by playing a game of telephone, where the club split into three groups and shared facts about themselves which slowly got more obscure throughout the circle. They then proceeded with the raffle, brought by Harper Fiedler and won by Aiden Schmidt. Shortly...
Campers destroyed by fires in Polar
POLAR — Two campers burned down at a property on Polar Road midafternoon last Saturday, Oct. 19, according to Alex Hafner, Chief of the Town of Antigo Volunteer Fire Department, which responded to the fire first. Both campers, which Hafner described as possibly an RV and pop-up camper, were total losses. “At 3:30 p.m., we were paged for two campers fully engulfed 40 feet away from barns,” Hafner said. “Animals...
County to consider amending tax delinquent land ordinance
ANTIGO — At a meeting last week, the Langlade County Board’s Administrative and Finance Committee discussed amending county ordinance 3.02 related to the sale of tax delinquent land. Adopting the amendment would move the county into compliance with Act 207, which Governor Tony Evers signed into law following a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court’s decision. According to an article on the subject published by Wisconsin County Association (WCA) attorneys Andy Phillips...
Hovde rebukes Democrats on economy, immigration at Saturday rally
ANTIGO — A standing room only crowd converged on the Langlade County Airport Saturday afternoon for a rally featuring Eric Hovde, the Republican challenging Tammy Baldwin for the U.S. Senate seat she has now held for over a decade. During a spirited speech, Hovde criticized Baldwin and other Democrats on a variety of issues, but began with the economy, the issue he said Wisconsinites have expressed most concern about during his time on the campaign trail. ...
DHS encourages Wisconsinites to Take Action to Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning
During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Oct. 20-26), the Langlade County Health Department is encouraging all residents take steps to prevent and detect childhood lead exposure by getting the facts, helping children get tested for lead exposure, and checking homes for lead hazards. “There is no safe level of lead,” said Jean Turunen, Public Health Nurse. “This week serves as a reminder to families to be aware of lead hazards, and to make sure all children are tested.” ...
Local businesses to match Salvation Army donations at Christmas play
ANTIGO — Six local businesses have joined forces to encourage families to enjoy Antigo Community Theatre’s (ACT) Christmas play, “The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon” and bring donations for the Salvation Army Kickoff Campaign. The play will run for two weekends, Nov. 2, 7, 8, and 9 at 7:30 p.m., along with the only matinee on Nov. 3 at 2 p.m., all at the Volm Theater, 1900 10th Ave. The...
Antigo Child Care to reopen
ANTIGO — Earlier this week, Abby Arrowood, the new owner of Antigo Child Care, announced her center will reopen Nov. 4. The announcement has no doubt been welcome news for many local parents. Since Antigo Child Care temporarily shut down around the beginning of summer after the old owner left and Arrowood began going through state licensing and certification processes to take her place, she said the void impacted around...
Shawano County Senior Dining Program for November
All meals include milk. This is a general diet served to those with no diet restrictions. Menu is subject to change based on availability. Shawano 715-526-9311, Wittenberg 715-253-2421. Serving Shawano Monday thru Friday, Bowler Mondays, Birnamwood Tuesdays, Wittenberg Wednesdays and Tigerton on Thursdays. FRIDAY, NOV. 1 Fish Fry Wedges ...
Missing man found dead in Rolling
ROLLING -- Matthew Howard, a 34-year-old man reported missing over the weekend, was found dead Wednesday afternoon in the Town of Rolling, according to a press release posted to the Antigo Police Department’s Facebook page. Howard’s vehicle was found Monday night in a wooded area on private property near Cedar Road just north of Now Road. He was not located that night, despite a K9-assisted search of the area. The Antigo Police Department and Langlade County Sheriff’s Office conducted additional searches for Howard in the same woods over the next two days. Howard’s family reported him missing Sunday night. The last known contact with him was Saturday morning. The Langlade County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death, and the Antigo Police Department would not release any further information about the incident.
ACT's 'The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon' opens Nov. 1
The Antigo Community Theatre will present “The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon” on Friday, Nov. 1 at the Volm Theater at 7:30 p.m. This comedic play, written by Don Zolidis, is his tribute to all the rom-com movies that show up in July and continue all the way through Christmas and beyond. Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many...
Local Democratic party working to drum up supporters
ANTIGO — Despite traditionally being at a disadvantage in the area, volunteers with the Democratic Party of Langlade County (DPLC) have been working to ensure their voters get out to vote Nov. 5. Or, if not on Election Day, prior to it. Early voting, or in person absentee voting, began yesterday across Wisconsin, a fact DPLC head Moira Scupien has made sure to put those she has approached in mind...
Mayor recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
ANTIGO — Thursday morning, Mayor Tom Bauknecht signed a proclamation at AVAIL recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Tasha Barber, the executive director at AVAIL, said the morning was a valuable time to discuss the organization’s work in the city. “We engaged in conversation regarding the proclamation and we discussed the services AVAIL Inc. offers to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault,” Barber said. “It was a pleasure getting to meet Mayor Bauknecht and we truly appreciate him helping us educate our community...
Soft opening held for new Humane Society addition
ANTIGO — Volunteers with the Langlade County Humane Society celebrated a soft grand opening of the organization’s new addition Thursday evening. Construction on the new wing began in July 2023 and added a multipurpose room, medical room, and nine indoor kennels to the facility. The indoor kennel room in particular features in-floor heating that also will warm kennels outside the shelter, as well as a guillotine-style door that will enable...
Hovde to appear in Antigo Saturday
ANTIGO — Eric Hovde, the Republican challenging Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin for the seat she has held in the United States Senate since 2013, will hold a rally in Antigo Saturday afternoon. Hovde is scheduled to speak in the main hangar of the Langlade County Airport on Saturday from approximately 4 to 5 p.m. Attendance and parking will both be free at the rally, which will be co-hosted by...
Antigo schools referendum addresses critical safety needs
ANTIGO — The Unified School District of Antigo is facing significant challenges due to the age of our facilities. Our elementary schools have served us well, yet they have reached the end of their intended life and are facing significant challenges to their facilities and infrastructure. Additionally, our middle and high schools have a number of pressing facility needs that impact student learning. Most importantly, our aging school facilities are not equipped with the latest advancements in safety and security. The safety of our students,...
Free electronics disposal to take place Wednesday at fairgrounds
ANTIGO — The Langlade County Land Conservation Department will host a free electronics disposal event Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. at the county fairgrounds. At the event, community members can discard a wide variety of electronic items such as computer towers, laptops, cell phones, servers, wires, cables, keyboards, printers, copiers, fax machines, DVD or CD players, VCRs, stereos, rechargeable batteries, washers, dryers, and other household appliances. In 2023, when...
Woman given 10 months in jail for 2021 hit and run
ANTIGO — A Menominee County woman was sentenced to 10 months in county jail and two years of probation Thursday afternoon after pleading no contest to several charges filed against her in July 2021 following a hit and run incident in the town of Rolling. Manih Waupoose, a 37-year-old from Neopit, was found guilty of hit and run involving injury, resisting or obstructing an officer, disorderly conduct, and misdemeanor retail theft. ...
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