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Junior League Tournament Winners
Last weekend, two White Lake teams took 1st and 2nd place in the Langlade County Junior League “B” Team Tournament. The first round took place Tuesday, July 9, and the winners of those games moved on to the next round of the tournament held in Phlox Saturday July 13. The championship game was delayed until Sunday July 14 due the rain. The White Lake Wildcats Yellow defeated the White Lake Wildcats Blue in the championship game. Both teams had excellent winning regular seasons as well.
Wet weather posing challenges for farmers
ANTIGO — According to the Wisconsin State Climatology Office, this June was the sixth-wettest in state history, a situation that hampered planting at many farms in the county. According to Scott Reuss, the regional crops and soils educator with the University of Wisconsin Extension Program that works routinely with local farmers, the higher than average rainfall during the past months “created some distinct field losses” in the county. “There were...
Christian’s Upscale Resale to open on 5th Ave. today
ANTIGO — For years now, whenever newlyweds John and Rhonda Christian have gone on a trip, they’ve planned a stop or two. Or six. They drop by estate sales, antique shops. Every so often, they drive to Minnesota, zig zagging — and thrifting — all the way to the border. They’ve found full-sized Raphael and...
Charges filed against man for breaking in, sexually assaulting woman in dead of night
ANTIGO — Last week Wednesday, a 24-year-old Antigo woman was alone in the home of two of her friends, pet sitting for them while they were on vacation. Around 1:30 a.m., she was asleep on their couch when suddenly, she woke to a chilling realization: a man was there, groping her from behind. This is according to a criminal complaint filed by the Antigo Police Department about the incident. It...
New officers installed at American Legion
ANTIGO — Our post is proud to have these members step forward to lead us for the next year. The Sparks Doernenburg American Legion Post #3 in Antigo is open to all veterans and welcomes you to attend our meetings on the 1st Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. (unless it’s a holiday, in which case the meeting will be the following Thursday). The address is 645 7th. Ave., Antigo. Just look for the two flag poles and a cannon in the front yard.
Square dancing group graduates four new dancers
ANTIGO — On June 23, four beginners officially became square dancers and members of Antigo Gateway Squares, Inc. Caller Michael Streby of Wausau led the classes, which were completed by Cliff Hoffmeister, Mary Jo Kawalski, Sue Duchan and Faith Hunt at the Langlade County Senior Center, according to Rose Marie Kerner, the president of Antigo Gateway Squares. “It’s not the number of classes — it’s the number of calls,” Kerner...
Parking fines increased in the downtown area
ANTIGO — At its meeting Wednesday night, the Antigo City Council voted 8-0 to approve an ordinance change to raise parking fines both for vehicles that overstay one or two-hour parking limits downtown and illegally park in handicapped spaces. The new ordinance increases 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. Fines will increase to $35 if not paid within 48 hours. ...
Bauknecht officially appointed as mayor
ANTIGO — Fourth Ward Alderman Tom Bauknecht was sworn in as the mayor of Antigo at Wednesday night’s city council meeting. Bauknecht takes over the post from Terry Brand, who resigned roughly two weeks ago, citing his family’s planned move to Summit Lake, as well as health complications being dealt with in the family. Bauknecht’s term will last until April 2025, when Brand’s was set to expire. ...
North Woods Summer Art Tour set for July 26
The Northwoods long awaited summer is here (most days), so that means the North Woods Summer Art Tour is coming soon. Wisconsin’s finest artists will open their doors to their studios and galleries for visitors Friday July 26 through Sunday 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This unique, self-directed studio tour in Vilas, Oneida, Iron, and Lincoln counties offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the creative process firsthand by visiting artist studios, interacting with creators, and witnessing their craft come to life. Brochures, studio descriptions, driving directions, and a map are available at area businesses, chambers of commerce, and online at northwoodsarttour.com. The tour is free to all. The Art Tour began in 2000 featuring 20 artists. This year’s tour has 44 artists at 35 studios. Guests will find unique items for gifts and for inspiration to elevate their spirits. Check out our video on YouTube: “Northwoods Art Tour Video Preview.” There is also an autumn tour October 8-11.
Praise group to perform at Liberty Baptist
ANTIGO — Liberty Baptist Church will be hosting the musical group Resounding Praise Sunday, July 21, at 5 p.m. The group, which according to Liberty Baptist pastor Brad Anderson is made up of former students from Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown, Wis., will be presenting a program of traditional hymn arrangements as well as a short devotional message. “These are all former college students that tour and go to various...
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