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Menominee Indian High School votes to change name to Menominee Nation High School
KESHENA, Wis. — Menominee Indian High School (MIHS) will be changing its name to Menominee Nation High School (MNHS) later this year, according to officials. The namesake will adorn the new high school, which is currently under construction. It’s expected to open later this year. Students led the...
Well-known Antigo area businessman, Ackley treasurer to learn if embezzlement case will head to trial
ANTIGO, Wis. (WSAW) - A 69-year-old Antigo man accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a Langlade County town and a fire department will learn Thursday if there is enough evidence for his case to head to trial. Gary A. Kieper is out of the Langlade County Jail after paying...
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...
Looking back over 150 years
In 1863, a young Lutheran pastor, Rev. P. H. Dicke, Shawano was assigned by the Missouri Synod, to do missionary work in the towns of Larrabee and Bear Creek. He served the area until 1872, when J. H. Lauirtzen of New London took over the duties. Many of the pioneers...
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...
‘Ride of Silence’ in Clintonville honors cyclists killed or injured
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Wednesday evening, cyclists will pay tribute to all those who have been killed or injured while riding on public roadways without saying a single word. The 22nd annual Ride of Silence, in which cyclists join an international movement to honor cyclists killed or injured while riding, is aimed to raise awareness […]
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