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Antigo's Elizabeth Preboski named to Pi Kappa Phi at UW-Madison
Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 021, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has initiated 81 students and 3 honorary members into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society this year. That includes Antigo High School alum Elizabeth Preboski, a junior studying History, Educational Studies, and Environmental Studies. Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 at the University of Maine by a group of students who felt a need for an honor society that...
ACT Announces Cast for “Dearest Auntie” Opening May 9 at Northstar Lanes
ANTIGO — The Antigo Community Theatre (ACT) is offering a special play, “Dearest Auntie,” at Northstar Lanes opening on Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m., with a matinee on Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m. “Dearest Auntie,” a comedy set in the Midwest during the 1940s, is an original play written and directed by Antigo’s very own Bridget Strasser. Strasser, who has worked behind the scenes...
Pickleball club seeks additional funding to convert Jaycee Park
ANTIGO — At a meeting last week, the Antigo School Board unanimously approved a proposal to turn the tennis courts at the Jaycee Park just south of 10th Avenue into pickleball courts. The proposal, brought to the board by the Langlade County Pickleball Club after roughly a year of planning, will convert the six tennis courts that currently make up the park into 12 pickleball courts. Langlade County Pickleball Club...
Developments continue for William’s House of Hope
ANTIGO — Board members for William’s House of Hope briefed community members on recent assistance the organization provided to local homeless individuals as well as developments in their larger campaign to establish a homeless shelter in the community. William’s House of Hope President Nicole Barron said they have made inroads towards that second goal. “We do have a meeting with the mayor on Wednesday where we’re going to go over...
13th Annual Old Time Plow Days this weekend
POLAR — Northwoods Tractor Club presents the 13th Annual Old Time Plow Days, May 4 at the Polar Recreation Park. The event will be held rain or shine. The show runs from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and features antique tractors and other motorized farm equipment, as well as plenty of vendors, crafts, food, raffles and kids’ activities too.
"Here Comes the Sun" Beatles tribute coming to Volm Theater
ANTIGO — Members of the Antigo Music Association will celebrate The Beatles with a fresh, vibrant, and musically-authentic act that gets audiences “rising” to their feet: Here Comes the Sun! Presented on Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at the Volm Theater, five multi-instrumentalist/vocalists (Broadway, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) will combine talents to recreate a decade of Beatles soundscapes. Foregoing costumes and wigs to focus on the music, this modern rock-and-roll experience satisfies the true Beatles fan! Memberships for the 2024-2025 season will be sold at this concert, and new members may attend “Here Comes the Sun.” Memberships to the Antigo Music Association for the 2024-25 season will be sold at this concert, and new members may attend “Here Comes the Sun.” More information is available at 715-623-5133.
Former ICE director headlines local Republican Party gathering
ANTIGO — The Republican Party of Langlade County (RPLC) hosted several prominent conservative figures at its Lincoln — Reagan — Trump Dinner Saturday night at Northstar Lanes. Over 200 people attended the event, a fundraiser for the RPLC, which was emceed by conservative radio host Joe Giganti and featured speeches from a number of conservative politicians like former Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tim Ramthun and U.S. Congressman Tom Tiffany. The dinner’s...
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for library solar array
ANTIGO — As part of a celebration of Earth Day, the Antigo Public Library (APL) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday morning for its rooftop solar array, which was commissioned earlier this year. The event began with speeches from many of the library officials who led the project, including Former Library Director Dominic Frandrup, who began the grant writing process that he said eventually resulted in the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and the Office of Energy Innovation awarding the library $230,000, 75 percent of the...
Go For It Raceway ransacked, burglarized
ANTIGO — The Langlade County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred Monday night at the Go For It Raceway clubhouse on the southern outskirts of Antigo. The perpetrators shattered a sliding glass door and bent back a sliding garage door of the building to enter, and eventually made off with six walkie talkies, five fire extinguishers, a computer monitor, a TV, and a large trophy honoring a beloved racer that frequently competed at Go For It and on other local racing circuits before...
Wittenberg Community Center meal site activities for May
Meal Site Activities for February 2024 Reserve your meal by calling the Wittenberg Community Center (715) 253-2421 BIRNAMWOOD ACTIVITIES 434 Main Street Tuesday, May 7, National Teacher’s Day Tuesday, May 14, National Etiquette Week ...
Shawano County Senior Dining Program for May
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. WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 Baked Chicken Broccoli ...
Forensics team earns state awards
ANTIGO — Five members of the Antigo High School forensics team placed in the state competition at Madison’s DeForest High School last Friday night. Sophomore Greta Stowe, senior Claire Huess, and junior Evan Lundgren all earned perfect scores and gold medals in the team play-acting category. Seniors Kaitlin Pranke and Brett Powell earned silver and bronze medals in impromptu speaking and prose reading, respectively. The five students qualified for the...
Man that nominated Karl and Jil Schulz for Jefferson Award speaks out
ANTIGO — Last week, Wausau’s WAOW Channel 9 News awarded a Jefferson Award to Karl’s Transport owners Karl and Jil Schulz. The couple was nominated for the award, given for noteworthy public service to the local community, by James Benishek, a local veteran and member of VFW Post 2653. In his nomination letter, Benishek detailed the Schulzes’ strong support — especially through the design of their semi trailers, which he...
Smith Ave., Edison St. to be redone this summer
ANTIGO — At a City Council Public Works Committee meeting Wednesday night, Street Commissioner Kirk Packard announced intentions to re-pave part of Smith Ave. this summer. The Street Department originally planned to re-pave Smith from Edison to Deleglise St., but scaled back because of funding. “We wanted to do Smith Ave. from Edison to Deleglise St. — that’s 1,600 feet,” Packard said. “But that’s like $62,000 just for the blacktop,...
Man accused of attempted homicide appears in court
ANTIGO — A hearing for an Antigo man being charged with several felonies including attempted homicide was held Tuesday morning at the Langlade County Courthouse. Kegan Jackson, 23, is accused of attempted first degree intentional homicide and armed robbery, charges stemming from drug-related events which occurred in the dead of night Aug. 8 in the Town of Wolf River. Tuesday’s extremely brief hearing Tuesday mainly dealt with thus far fruitless...
Antigo High School Spring 2024 Prom Court
Front row from left to right: Ruby Beattie, Sydney Heinzen, Lily Muraski, Lola Cornelious, Mya Burt, Alexia Rank, Adrianna Johnson, Chloe Tainter, Grace Schuessler, and Mia Schroepher. Back row: Tyler Boots, Samual Quinlan. Jacob Adamski, Colton Thomae, Luke Bastle, Jack Siegman, Jim Chen, Brett Krueger, Morrisoin Falk. Missing Ian Brittenham.
Red Robin Chronicles: May 2024
ANTIGO — As we close the 23-24 school year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our staff, students, and families. The link between families and school is not just important; it’s vital. On March 7th, our students and families participated in our Middle School Wax Museum, our Discovering Wisconsin learning, and our 6/7th grade academic and career planning portfolio night. Over 500 families attended the event, and we were all inspired by the achievements of our students, who showcased their knowledge and skills with great enthusiasm. ...
Fifteen years after its start, Antigo Community Garden thriving
ANTIGO — When Patrice Flock thinks of her time in the Antigo Community Garden, one memory that stands out to her involves family. It happened roughly two years ago, in a season when Flock had planted green beans. She’d replanted them twice already, but, try as she might, just couldn’t get them to grow. Then, one day, she decided to go to the garden with her four-year-old granddaughter, who she...
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