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Local environmental experts hold lesson on invasives
WHITE LAKE — Last Wednesday at White Lake Public School, 4th and 5th graders saw one of their classrooms completely taken over by a giant web. This wasn’t a sticky web made by spiders, however, but a yarn creation, made by they themselves. Or, that is, made by the species they represented. Each one of...
Officials speak out about lightning-sparked field fire
ANTIGO — Several local authorities that responded to the large field fire on the northern outskirts of the city just over a week ago recently commented on the details of the blaze. The fire burned over 13 acres of a farm owner’s dormant field approximately a quarter mile north of Cherry Rd. following a lightning strike, according to Town of Antigo Fire Chief Eric Borchert, whose department responded to reports of towering flames in the area around 11:15 p.m. Saturday April 13. ...
William’s House of Hope Fundraiser Saturday
ANTIGO — Hemp House, the CBD shop located at 321 Superior St., will host a fundraiser for William’s House of Hope Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. During the event, 50 percent of all product sold in the shop will be donated to William’s House of Hope, the nonprofit that has been providing housing and financial assistance to homeless people in Langlade County. William’s House of Hope aims to establish a homeless shelter in the city in the near future. ...
Referendum appearing more likely for consolidated elementary
ANTIGO — Following a meeting at East Elementary School Tuesday night, a community task force seems likely to recommend building a new, consolidated elementary school to the Antigo School Board. For the past few months, that task force has been discussing how best to use the district’s facilities after being formed for that purpose. During an informal ballot vote near the end of the meeting, 18 of 20 members voted to build a new elementary school rather than renovate and add on to the three...
Council to vote on raising fines for parking violations
ANTIGO — At its meeting Wednesday night, the Antigo City Council’s Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee approved a motion to raise fines from $3 to $15 for vehicles that overstay two hour parking limits. The change, which will also entail paying $20 for failing to pay the $15 fine within 48 hours, will go into effect if it gains the approval of the entire city council when it convenes in June. ...
Remote voting measure blocked
ANTIGO — In another turn of events during a saga that has had many of them, Mayor Terry Brand’s veto of a measure that would allow city council members to vote at meetings remotely was upheld Monday night. Remote voting was to be implemented after a motion to allow it was passed 6-3 at a March 13 common council meeting before Brand vetoed the decision the following week, leading to Monday’s vote. ...
“Truck meet” youths under increased scrutiny following incidents
ANTIGO — Two minors have been referred to juvenile court for fleeing Antigo Police officers in the past two weeks. Per department policy, the police terminated both pursuits on the outskirts of the city, before later identifying and charging the vehicle drivers. The second pursuit, which occurred just before 5 a.m. April 9, began after the suspect was seen driving 52 mph in a 25 mph zone near Langlade Road...
WIssbroecker, Bauer place at SkillsUSA Conference
MILWAUKEE — Awards were presented during the Wed., April 10, 2024, SkillsUSA Wisconsin State Leadership and Skills Conference closing ceremonies held at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Madison. The 51st annual event featured more than 1,500 middle, high school, and college/post-secondary students participating in over 80 skilled and technical trades competitions. Antigo High School had two students finish in the top three of their competitions, including a first-place finish. ...
One last smile: local woman’s granddaughter surprises her with unique performance
ANTIGO — Joan Eldridge had known her mother Barbara Alsteen’s health was declining for years, but only last week did the fact that she would soon be gone really sink in. “Her kidneys are shutting down pretty quick — she had diabetes for a long time. The hospice woman and the doctor actually came into the room and said, ‘If it was my mom, I’d be calling my family.’ It hit home when the doctor said, ‘A weekish,’” Eldridge said. “I thought it would be...
Antigo's Neveah Malone earns Money Smart Wisconsin Scholarship
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, in partnership with Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct-sold 529 college savings plan, and the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt, has announced 15 Wisconsin high school seniors as the scholarship recipients for this year’s 2024 Money Smart Wisconsin Scholarship Contest. Ten of the 15 scholarship recipients are first-generation college students. Each scholarship recipient will receive a scholarship in the form of a $1,000 contribution to a new or existing Edvest 529 account for their winning essay submission on how...
Birth announcements
Rachel and Jake Reif, of Antigo, announce the birth of a daughter, Lila Ann Reif, on March 6, 2024. Lila was born at 2:40 p.m. She weighed 3 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 17 inches. Haley Gray and Mason Sigourney, of Almond, announce the birth of a daughter, Ariella Mae, on April 3, 2024. Ariella was born at 1:39 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 19.5 inches. ...
Wildfire season means get DNR permits before burning
MERRILL — While spring is always much welcomed after Wisconsin winters, the seasonal warm and dry conditions can increase wildfire activity. The Merrill, Wausau, Medford, Tomahawk, Rhinelander and Antigo Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offices are gearing up for spring wildfire season and remind you to get your burning permit now. “Weather is the single most important factor influencing how fires start and spread. Temperature, wind, humidity and precipitation are the key weather components that determine the daily fire danger,” said Zach Hylinski, DNR...
Power balance of Library Board poised to shift with replacements, director resignation
ANTIGO — The Langlade County Board appointed two new members to the Antigo Public Library (APL) Board Tuesday night, a long-expected move that seems highly likely to shift control of the latter board and possibly lead to considerably altered policy decisions at the library in the near future. By a 17-2 vote, the County Board approved Christian Radcliffe and Nancy Jones, the two candidates recommended by County Board Chairman Ben Pierce. Pending board approval, Pierce’s position provides him the authority to appoint personnel to external...
Local man files paperwork supporting motion to dismiss charges
ANTIGO — Logan Green, a local man accused of 15 relatively serious criminal counts including 3rd degree sexual assault, threatening to communicate derogatory information, and stalking, appeared via Zoom Thursday morning at the Langlade County Courthouse and briefly discussed a document he filed in support of an earlier motion he had made to dismiss the case. The thrust of the 38-page document Green filed, District Attorney Kelly Hays said at the hearing, was that he believed charges against him should be dismissed because he had...
Wisconsin Regional Art Program picks winners
There were 9 pieces of art chosen for state awards today at the Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP)-Teen exhibit at the Antigo Public Library (APL), and winners will be announced at the exhibit reception being held at APL on April 18 at 6-8 PM. “WRAP-Teen offers a fantastic opportunity for all young artists aged 13 to 19 to showcase their talents, regardless of their school art program affiliation.” said Deb Lund, WRAP-Teen exhibit judge. “I am hopeful for the program’s expansion and encourage any adult...
After collapse, entire 5th Ave. building being demolished
ANTIGO — The multi-story 5th Ave. building that was partially destroyed Monday afternoon after one of its brick walls collapsed earlier in the day is now in the process of being completely demolished, City of Antigo Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator Beth McCarthy said Wednesday afternoon. The decision was made by city officials after an assessment of the building, located at 701 5th Ave., by a structural engineer. “In his...
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