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Church on the Farm
St John’s Lutheran church service moo-ved out to the farm Sunday, May 5th. “A parishioner, Jim Shairer approached me with the idea of having a ‘Blessing of the Seeds’ service,” said Paster Jennifer Sosinski. “I thought that was a great idea. Shairer Family Farms was just completing the building of a new farm shop and offered its use to the parish. This turned out to be the perfect location for this very special service.” ...
Huse pleads no contest to charges
ANTIGO — A local man was charged with over 30 felony counts for sexual assault against minors he taught roughly over two decades ago. Travis Huse pleaded no contest to 12 of those charges Tuesday morning at the Langlade County Courthouse. Travis Huse is accused by six different women of touching them inappropriately from the late 90s to mid 2000s when he was their teacher at the Apostolic Worship Center in the Town of Evergreen, among other charges. He pleaded no contest to several counts...
Chicago-style hot dog restaurant opens in Weston
WESTON, Wis. (WSAW) - When you hear the words ‘gourmet hot dogs,’ you might think of those delicious ones in the windy city. Now, you can enjoy those Chicago-style dogs right in our area. The family-owned restaurant Dawg House in Weston is opening their doors today. It’s located...
Wausau man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 shooting death of his wife
WAUSAU − A 27-year-old man on Monday was sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 murder of his wife. Umberto N. Lo, of Wausau, was found guilty Jan. 26 by a Marathon County jury of first-degree intentional homicide for the March 21, 2021, shooting death of his wife, Mai R. Vang, 30, of Wausau. On Monday, Marathon County Circuit Judge LaMont Jacobson ordered Lo to serve a life sentence for the homicide, without the possibility...
WRAP workshop at Antigo Visual Arts
ANTIGO — Antigo Visual Arts hosted a Wisconsin Regional Arts Program (WRAP) workshop at their gallery located inside the Langlade County Historical Museum on Saturday, May 4. The workshop was led by Deb Lund, WRAP Judge, and workshop presenter. ”I found the demonstration very interesting and informative.” said Audrey Wild, a member of AVA and participant in the WRAP workshop, “Deb did a great job of explaining negative painting, and her tips on framing a pastel were helpful.” ...
Peshtigo National Bank Expands Presence with New Branch Opening in Antigo
ANTIGO — Peshtigo National Bank is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest branch location in Antigo, Wisconsin. The expansion into Antigo signifies a significant milestone for Peshtigo National Bank as it continues its commitment to serving communities throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Conveniently located at 517 Memory Lane, the new Peshtigo National Bank branch in Antigo offers a full range of banking services, including personal and business banking, mortgage lending, and more. In addition, the Antigo branch specializes in agricultural banking, providing tailored financial...
Hilight Zone Podcast: Jumping for 3
ANTIGO, Wis. (WSAW) - For months, Antigo long jumper MacKenzie Wissbroecker has strived for the 19-foot long jump. Last Friday, she achieved that in front of the very person who initially held the school record, Cherie Dillahunt. There’s a lot to unpack with the senior who is going for a...
Peregrine falcon egg appears in nest box at a central Wisconsin power plant
Peregrine falcons nesting at a power plant in Central Wisconsin have laid their first egg for the season. Video showed the egg in a nest box at the Weston power plant. The male of the couple, called Sheldon, has been returning to the site for the last nine years. The...
Wausau seeks fix for overlook wall on River Edge Trail
A cracked overlook wall on the River Edge Trail will likely be removed after an attorney alerted officials earlier this year that Wausau is violating an easement agreement with the property owner by failing to maintain the feature. Wausau Parks and Recreation Committee on Monday recommended eliminating an overlook wall...
Brad Dahlquist earns Wisconsin Wildlife Foundation Warden of the Year award from DNR
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the 2023 award recipients from the Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection in honor of exemplary public service. “The recipients are walking examples to the public that the DNR is dedicated to its core mission of protecting our natural resources and those who use them,” said DNR Chief Warden Casey Krueger. The division’s management team selected the recipients from...
Jack Braun graduates from Utah Tech University
ST. GEORGE, Utah— Utah Tech University celebrated the 2024 graduating class of 2,967 students at its 113th Commencement ceremonies on Friday. “Utah Tech University is excited to celebrate its 2024 graduating class,” Interim President Courtney White said. “We are so proud of our graduates’ accomplishments and can’t wait to see the impact they have on the world as they take what they’ve learned here at Utah Tech and blaze new trails well into the future.” ...
Memorial Day ceremony to be held at Aspirus Langlade Hospital
ANTIGO, Wis. - The Aspirus Langlade Hospital will hold its LeRoyer Memorial Walkway Ceremony to remember those who have fought and died for Americans' freedom. The ceremony will be on Friday, May 24 at 1 p.m. on the north side of the hospital campus at the LeRoyer Memorial Walkway. Anyone...
Antigo City Council discusses public library funding and board appointees
The Antigo Public Library faces a potential 2025 budget crisis that has concerned many in the area. Last Tuesday, the Antigo city council met to discuss the current state of the library. “We're on a fact finding mission. So, my main mission tonight is to make sure the people up...
Antigo native D. Wayne Lukas continues Derby legacy
Hours after the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, Antigo native D. Wayne Lukas was back at his Churchill Downs barn, supervising morning training from the back of his pony. At age 88, Lukas continues to look ahead. “We’re very fortunate to have some solid horses in the barn this year and in both the Kentucky Derby and Oaks but I’ve got a great two-year-old class getting ready to come in the barn,” he said. “Derby 150 is special, but we always have to keep...
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