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RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) - Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport in the country. Some people describe as a cross between tennis and ping pong. Driving the sports growth is its accessibility to all ages. The Rhinelander Area Pickleball Group held its last summer gathering at Pioneer Park yesterday. It was part of a series of lessons to introduce more people to the sport.

The Rhinelander city police department confirmed an ongoing investigation as to the destruction of PFAS testing equipment on the grounds of the Rhinelander Oneida County Airport. Matthew Leitner, airport director of Rhinelander Oneida County Airport recently discovered two unmarked tubes along the fenceline at the airport. "Someone came out with...

LINCOLN COUNTY – Authorities are continuing their search for a Tomahawk-area man who has been missing since late last year. According to a release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, June 22, an “extensive search” of a property on State Hwy. 86 west of Tomahawk was launched. The Sheriff’s Office said the property was the last location David Lee Strahota, age 61, described as being 5’4” tall and weighing 200 pounds, was seen.

LINCOLN COUNTY, Wis. (WSAW) - The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is searching a home near Tomahawk for a man missing since November of 2021. The Sheriff’s Office says David Lee Strahota was last seen near a property on State Highway 86, west of Tomahawk. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office started an extensive search on that property Wednesday.

Falken drivers scored a second place and a pair of thirds in the season-opening rounds of the 2022 Amsoil Championship Off-Road Series at Antigo Lions Roaring Raceway. The triple-podium results came from the efforts of Trey Gibbs of Murrieta, CA, who earned third in the ProLite race in Round 1, having started in 22nd. Gibbs during Round 2 started in seventh and with four laps remaining, jumped into fourth, moving to third the very next circuit, and made a pass to finish second on the final corner, the company says.

On Sunday, a 49-year-old Merrifield resident drowned in freshwater on Pelican Lake. A complaint of a guy being taken from the lake while swimming from a pontoon on the south end of Pelican Lake close to a public access received the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office’s attention at 2:59 pm.

Our brothers and sisters of the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (WFNHP), AFT union have been on the front lines caring for our loved ones throughout the increased risks and pressures of the pandemic. WFNHP union members at Aspirus Langlade Hospital in Antigo have been in contract negotiations for over half a year and have been working without a contract for the last several months.

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WAUSAU – Ethan Oelke and Noah Stroming combined on a four-hitter to lift the Wausau Post 10 Legion baseball team to a 6-1 win over Antigo in a Wisconsin Valley Legion League game Thursday night at Athletic Park. Oelke allowed one run and three hits in 6 1/3 innings,...

Randal “Randy” Lee Timm unexpectedly passed away on June 19, 2022 in Tomahawk, WI. Randy was born on April 21, 1961; son of Melvin and Janice Timm. Randy touched the lives of many. Leaving a unique mark on each one. He was known for his musical abilities, loved fishing, camping, traveling, art, hunting, spending time with friends and family and taxidermy.

MERRILL- Growing strawberries isn’t easy. But for Mike Matushak, it’s a labor of love. “I personally enjoy the growing of the crop," said Matushak. Working with strawberries comes naturally to Matushak, after being in the business for four decades. “I’ve enjoyed doing it since I was a young...

GLEASON, Wis. (WSAW) - If old-timers, classic cars, hot rods and the vintage lifestyle are your thing, get ready for an action-packed weekend at the MC Festival Grounds in Gleason. The Northern Round Up Vintage Weekend starts Thursday at 4 p.m. with a pre-party and live music for pre-registration. Thursday...

TOMAHAWK – The Tomahawk STAR Foundation is encouraging local educators to apply for its Beyond Crayons and Chromebooks grants. The STAR (Support Tomahawk Area Resources) Foundation, which acts as a community chest for businesses and individuals by making charitable grants to community groups, clubs and non-profit organizations that contribute to the health and vitality of the Tomahawk area, said the grants are designed to “enhance and reward innovative teaching, learning and special motivational activities” in public and private Tomahawk-area schools.

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry June 29th 11am-1pm (Wed.) & July 1st 1pm-3pm (Fri.), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103. We ask that all individuals wishing to use the Food Pantry wait in cars, or outside and a volunteer will provide direction as to service. Our monthly donation focus for July will be beverages, fruit and vegetable juices (low salt and sugar), and tea. For more information, go to: https://www.loc8nearme.com/wisconsin/antigo/antigo-area-community-food-pantry/2694960/

Pittsville River Bandits @ Merrill (double-header) Ryan Schwanebeck: 2 for 4, 2 singles, 2 runs scored. Dylan Luther: 2 for 3, single, double, 2 RBI, 2 runs scored, BB. Dawson Luther: 2 for 4, single, double, RBI, stolen base. Jordan Rayburn: 2 for 4, 2 singles, run scored. ———————————————————–...

Antigo wrestlers Alexandra Hofrichter and Samson Smith recently made the trip down to Oklahoma to compete as part of Team Wisconsin for the National Duals event. Hofrichter competed in the Junior Women’s Freestyle division, and Smith competed as a 16U cadet in Greco. Hofrichter earned All-Tournament honors by having a dominant weekend, finishing 8-0, and not allowing a single opponent to survive to the second period. ...

MERRILL – A Tomahawk man is in custody and facing charges related to thefts, burglaries and drug activity. According to a release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Zachary Huston, 38, was arrested on Thursday, June 16 following the execution of a search warrant by the Sheriff’s Office, the Central Wisconsin Narcotics Task Force, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office and the Tomahawk Police Department in the Town of Bradley.

Recently, we had 50 students show up to weight training and conditioning! Classes run Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8-10a.m until August. These students are gaining strength, power, agility and speed training to become better over the Summer. Antigo Pride!

Jaqueline Anderson, Hailey Burhop, Olivia Hofrichter, Clifford Mauk, Arabella Parilek, Ved Patel, Trinity Schreiber. Emma Beck, Landen Cleveland, Ava Cornelius, Diego Flores Martinez, Gracie Hall, Leland Haynes, Carly Jaworski, Kellijo Kirsch, Brion Koszarek, Amber Lis, Asher Lundgren, Tucker McCann, Case Meister, Addison Nelson, Alaina Neuman, Kole Olivotti, Virginia Praslowicz, McKenzie Scherer, Lexus Schneider, Ayda Washatko.