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White Lake students perform state-finisher solo ensemble songs
White Lake School had two students who made it to State for Solo Ensemble, which was held on May 4. Both students received a second-place finish for the songs that they performed. At the recent Spring Band and Choir Concert, both students presented their songs to the community.
White Lake School students earn music awards
The White Lake School Spring Band and Choir Concert was held May 14. At the conclusion of the concert, the National School Choral Award was presented to Athena R. and the John Philip Sousa Band Award was presented to Blake L.
County agrees to join city in joint task force
ANTIGO — The Langlade County Board has unanimously agreed to enter into a joint task force with the Antigo City Council, a move meant to enhance communication between the entities regarding matters in which they have shared interests. The city council announced plans to start the task force during an April 30 meeting, during which Seventh Ward Alderman Glenn Bugni expressed concerns about public disputes between county and library officials. ...
Antigo Farmers Market marks 16th Anniversary
ANTIGO — The Antigo Farmers Market will be celebrating its 16th anniversary this year, and this could be the largest market yet. The first market will be held June 1 from 8 a.m.-noon at the Heinzen Pavilion in Peaceful Valley Park at 420 Field Street. It will run every Saturday morning until September 28. The Antigo Farmers Market is a nonprofit organization run by a five-member volunteer board which includes...
Local’s year-old sign business booming
ANTIGO — Dalton Gallus might be the first to admit: when he started Wisco Sign LLC in March 2023, he was taking a major leap of faith. He had sunk most of his money into the company, which would install signs — indoor and outdoor, for businesses and municipalities. But he didn’t have a single client. Nor, really, any employees — except his girlfriend, Alyssa Shilts. Though she had worked...
Lukas ‘seizes’ Preakness for seventh time
Like any great coach, Antigo native D. Wayne Lukas knows how to work his bench. Lukas, known throughout thoroughbred horse racing as “The Coach” for his long-ago career as a high school basketball instructor, netted his seventh Preakness Stakes win Saturday with Seize the Gray, a colt considered a second-stringer in his barn at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md. Dismissed by handicappers, the son of Arrogate romped through the Preakness slop off odds of 9-1. ...
Team Destiny's Child takes second at statewide Whipping Up Wellness Student Chef Cook Off
On May 16, Destiny’s Children team members Sofa A, Taylor M, Buckley P and Dallas Z competed in the Whipping Up Wellness Student Chef Cook Off. Their qualification for participation in the Cook Off began with a project as part of the Exploratory class at White Lake School. The class was divided into three teams of four members each. The teams had to research and develop a recipe that followed guidelines for the Whipping Up Wellness Student Chef Competition. They then prepared that recipe and...
College honors for area natives
As academic years wrap up around the country, several area natives are earning degrees or academic honors. See recently-named honorees here. UW-Milwaukee graduates:Isabel Richling, Bachelor of Science, School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (Antigo) Chloe Steber, Bachelor of Science, School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (Antigo) University of Dubuque spring Dean’s List:Alexandra Hofrichter (Deerbrook)
City to increase communication about fireworks
ANTIGO — At a City Council Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee meeting Wednesday night, officials announced plans to increase communication with residents about existing firework regulations in the city. The public awareness effort is arising after a citizen from the south side of the city made a public complaint about loud fireworks being set off excessively in past years near his residence in the lead-up to July 4th. City Administrator...
Judge enters not guilty plea for Kieper
ANTIGO -- Friday afternoon at the Langlade County Courthouse, Marathon County Judge Rick Cveykus entered not guilty pleas on all charges against Gary Kieper, who stands accused of embezzling over $300,000 from the Town of Ackley and Langlade County Rural Fire Control while serving as treasurer for the organizations. Cveykus only entered the pleas because Kieper “stood mute,” or remained silent and chose not to enter pleas himself. Kieper will have another status conference July 26 at 1:30 p.m., at which time he has the right to change his pleas should he so desire. According to the criminal complaint, which was based on limited available records, Kieper, now 69, stole $242,684.26 from the Town of Ackley from 2013 to 2023, and $80,458.02 from Rural Fire Control from 2017 to 2023.
Teenager in Wausau hospital following grisly car accident
ANTIGO — A local teenager was flown to Wausau Aspirus Hospital after suffering a life-threatening head injury in a car accident on the night of May 12 in the Town of Ackley. The teen is being carefully monitored. Just after midnight last Saturday, Raymond Crum, 17, was in a vehicle with two other friends traveling west on County Rd. Y when it careened off the road after failing to navigate a sharp left curve just before Beattie Rd. and plowed through a stretch of wire...
Downtown craft and vendor fair to coincide with wine tasting Saturday
ANTIGO — A craft and vendor fair will be held on 5th Ave. Saturday from 1-7 p.m. Saturday’s is the first of five events in a series. Continuing in June, those will be held one Saturday each month until September as part of the Summer Antigo Craft and Vendor Fair series. An assortment of goods will be sold at the events, which will take place on the corner of 5th...
Nance pleads no contest to several charges stemming from violent incidents
ANTIGO — Friday morning, a local man was sentenced to roughly four and a half months in the Langlade County Jail and three years of probation after he pleaded no contest to several felonies including recklessly endangering safety, hit and run to cause injury, and substantial battery intending to cause bodily harm. Matthew Nance, 31, has already served at least half of the sentence while awaiting court appearances. Court officials stated that because of credit he may receive for good behavior, his sentence may be...
AVA hosts exhibition at historical museum
ANTIGO — The Antigo Visual Arts (AVA) held their 2024 Summer In The Northwoods Exhibit reception May 11 at the Langlade County Historical Museum. The evening was a lively and enriching event and commenced with a spread of wine and hors d’oeuvres, creating a welcoming atmosphere for artists to mingle and converse with the exhibit judge, Stephen Loftus. Wayne Gagnon of Antigo Community Theater added a touch of theatrical flair to the event, appearing in costume from his recent performance at North Star Lanes in...
Man seriously injured following collision with tree just a mile from his home
ANTIGO — An 80-year-old man was flown to Aspirus Wausau Hospital late Monday morning after a tire blowout caused him to lose control of his dump truck and slam into a tree. Traveling east on Highway 47 Monday around 11:30 a.m., Glenn Busche had just passed Christie Rd. when one of his truck’s front tires popped, causing the vehicle to veer slightly into a ditch and go airborne over a driveway before a pine tree violently halted its progress. It cracked in half from the...
Ward 2 seat vacant following Fischer resignation
ANTIGO — City officials are seeking to fill a vacant city council seat following the resignation of alderperson Sandy Fischer. Fischer, who represented Antigo’s Second Ward since 2017, officially resigned from her position April 18 due to health issues. “I feel bad about having to leave early — I do care about this city,” said Fischer. She went on to compliment Brenda Sue Mayr, Langlade County’s new register of deeds,...
Courthouse parking lot to be resurfaced
ANTIGO — At a public property committee meeting Wednesday morning, county officials discussed plans to resurface the parking lot of the Langlade County Courthouse later this summer. The lot, which is located on the west side of the courthouse and undergoes relatively heavy vehicle traffic each day, has a suboptimal drain, according to Langlade County Director of Facilities Management Kevin Bouche. “That drain in the middle is falling apart,” Bouche...
Suspected Go-For-It Raceway burglars appearing in court
ANTIGO — Two teenagers that are believed to be responsible for the burglary that occurred at Go-For-It Raceway several weeks ago have been found and charged with felonies. Reed Hurlbert, 17, appeared Monday afternoon at the Langlade County Courthouse, where he was charged with burglary of a building or dwelling, a class F felony, as well a misdemeanor for criminal damage to property. Zachary Pilecky, 18, whose charges are essentially the same as Hurlbert’s, will appear in court later this month. ...
Antigo Dental Clinic’s Spring Bowl For A Cause
May 1, Dr. Meghan O’Brien and Team had a fun-filled afternoon bowling and raising money for the Antigo Community Food Pantry. For every pin, Dr. Meghan donated fifty cents to support this local nonprofit organization. In addition, a generous patient donated $400 to the cause. The team raised $731.50 and were very excited to present the check to Rachael Bolen, Antigo Community Food Pantry Director.
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