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Hansen handed 13 year sentence
ANTIGO — A man who struck and killed a moped driver in the Town of Evergreen while driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol in the summer of 2022 was sentenced to 13 years in prison and seven years extended supervision by Judge John Rhode Thursday afternoon in the Langlade County Courthouse. Cory Hansen, 32, pleaded guilty in March to homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and hit and run involving death. ...
Wittenberg Community Center meal site activities for August
Meal Site Activities for February 2024 Reserve your meal by calling the Wittenberg Community Center (715) 253-2421 BIRNAMWOOD ACTIVITIES434 Main Street Birnamwood Activities Tuesday, Aug. 6, “I Love Lucy” Tuesday, Aug. 13, Nutrition Council Shawano ...
Mayor speaks out following resignation
ANTIGO — Terry Brand, who leaves office today following just over a year as the city’s mayor, shed further light on the reasons for his resignation. Brand announced his resignation in a letter sent to the city council Monday morning. In it, he cited his family’s planned move to Summit Lake as a primary reason for the decision, but Brand said in a phone call with the Antigo Journal Wednesday that family was another large motivator behind the choice. ...
Huse sentenced to 25 years for child sexual assault, enticement
ANTIGO — In the Langlade County Courthouse Tuesday morning, Travis Huse — the man who last month pled guilty to a slew of sexual assault charges including multiple counts of 1st degree sexual assault of a child and child enticement — was sentenced to 25 years in prison. In May 2022, five different victims accused Huse, now 44, with sexually assaulting them while teaching them piano lessons and working as a teacher’s aide at the Apostolic Worship Center in the Town of Evergreen in the...
Shawano County Senior Dining Program for July
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. MONDAY, JULY 1 Hot Dog Chips and Dip ...
Referendum question approved by school board
ANTIGO — At a special meeting Wednesday night, the Antigo School Board voted 9-0 to place a $54 million capital referendum question on the Nov. 5 election ballot. If the referendum passes, the $54 million would fund a new, consolidated elementary school and address the most urgent maintenance needs at the middle and high schools, as well as have a tax impact of $100 per year on each $100,000 of fair market home value. ...
County board updated on Langlade County Courthouse
ANTIGO — Monday evening, several prominent court officials provided a broad overview to the county board on recent business at the Langlade County Courthouse. According to Langlade County Circuit Court Judge John Rhode, from May 2023 to May 2024, charges were brought in a total of 557 criminal cases. Felonies, misdemeanors, and criminal traffic cases — mainly involving drunk driving and operating a vehicle with a revoked license — are included under the umbrella of “criminal cases.” ...
Antigo Visual Arts celebrates grand opening of AVA Art Center
ANTIGO — Despite the inclement weather and the cozy confines of the new space, Antigo Visual Arts (AVA) hosted a successful Grand Opening event for their new AVA Art Center on Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event took place within AVA’s new space at 1350 Hogan St. inside the Aspen Villages Apartment Complex Community Building. Marie Benes, Treasurer of Antigo Visual Arts, praised the efforts of the volunteers and supporters: “Despite the poor weather conditions and limited space, our AVA...
County’s legal advisor gives guidance on social media
ANTIGO — At a meeting Monday night, Langlade County Corporation Counsel Robin Stowe gave a presentation advising county board members about social media usage. In the presentation, Stowe advised board members to refrain from posting about county business on social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, or X. “The internet, as we know, it’s really, truly the wild west,” Stowe said. “The regulations that need to be in place, they just...
Antigo Mayor Terry Brand to resign
ANTIGO — Antigo Mayor Terry Brand sent a letter to the city council Monday morning announcing he will resign from his position. In the letter, Brand indicated that he and his family will move to Summit Lake and put their Antigo home up for sale. “In the spirit of being open, honest and transparent, having to hold myself to the same standards I’ve expected of aldermen, that being present in...
Home base: Reunion attendees reflect on special time involved in Antigo Air Force Station
ANTIGO — Because of it, every so often, their televisions would beep. That’s what they all remember, those people who grew up near the Antigo Air Force Station, the radar surveillance base which from 1951 to 1977 housed the 676th Radar Squadron about eight miles due south of Antigo. The beeps were caused by disruptions from the rotating radar antenna at the station — though according to B.J. Podtburg, whose...
Man pleads no contest to drug charges
ANTIGO — Friday afternoon at the Langlade County Courthouse, Judge John Rhode sentenced a local man convicted of several felonies related to drug dealing to four years of probation and 15 days in county jail. Kevin Alloway, 40, who already had spent over 200 days in jail, received the sentence after pleading no contest to maintaining a drug trafficking place, several counts of methamphetamine possession, and threatening to injure or accuse someone of a crime. ...
Langlade County Waterways Association awards key members
ANTIGO — At its June 15 meeting, the Langlade County Waterways Association presented a plaque recognizing the conservation contributions of several of its longtime members. The plaque held engravings with the names of the members being recognized, which included Sonny and Mimi Wreczycki, June Tomany, Chuck Sleeter, and Lori Regni. Current LCWA Secretary Kay Provance spoke about the work each of the members had performed for the organization, and introduced...
City council to vote on modified street closure process
ANTIGO — The Antigo City Council’s Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee approved an update to the process required for obtaining street closure permits at its meeting Wednesday night. The update, which still must be approved at a common council meeting July 10 at 6 p.m., would quicken the permit issuance process. Currently, the entire city council’s approval is required to provide final authorization for a street closure permit, whereas with the change, only the approval of the city’s mayor would be required. ...
Koszarek chosen for Wisconsin School Music Association High School Honors Orchestra
ANTIGO — Antigo High School Junior Brion Koszarek has qualified to participate in the Wisconsin School Music Association High School Honors Orchestra for the 2024-2025 school year. Brion’s parents are Kevin and Emily Koszarek. Brion was among approximately 120 students chosen to participate in the orchestra from nearly 1,500 auditions and 5 ensembles. These students were selected based on a rigorous audition process and are among the best student musicians...
City council to vote on raising downtown parking fines
ANTIGO — The Antigo City Council’s Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee on Wednesday night approved an ordinance change to raise fines from $3 to $25 for vehicles that overstay two-hour parking limits downtown from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Saturday. Under the revised ordinance, which before going into effect must be approved by the entire council when it convenes in July, drivers receive tickets for remaining in two-hour spaces too long. Fines will also be increased to $35 if not paid within...
Keshia Mashak named Antigo schools technology director
ANTIGO — The Unified School District of Antigo Board of Education has named Keshia Mashak as the district’s new technology director. A Wisconsin native, Mashak brings over a decade of experience in information technology and education. She has worked in teaching, technical support, and administrative roles, gaining extensive experience in the educational field. Mashak’s background includes designing standards-based technology curricula, implementing successful 1:1 mobile device initiatives, managing core technology and...
Man arrested after driving recklessly, fleeing police
ANTIGO — Members of a construction crew doing road work near Deleglise Street said they were nearly hit by a vehicle that sped through their construction zone Thursday night just after 6 p.m. The vehicle’s driver, a Bowler man named Steven Walker, was arrested shortly after the incident for several felonies including fleeing an officer, possession of narcotics, and first-degree recklessly endangering safety. According to the criminal complaint, Antigo Police...
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