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Adventure Awaits CrossFit to host ribbon cutting
WESTON — Adventure Awaits CrossFit will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new location in Weston at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21. The event to be held at 3200 Schofield Avenue is open to the public. The business is owned and operated by Andy and Cathy Adrian....
AVA hosts exhibition at historical museum
ANTIGO — The Antigo Visual Arts (AVA) held their 2024 Summer In The Northwoods Exhibit reception May 11 at the Langlade County Historical Museum. The evening was a lively and enriching event and commenced with a spread of wine and hors d’oeuvres, creating a welcoming atmosphere for artists to mingle and converse with the exhibit judge, Stephen Loftus. Wayne Gagnon of Antigo Community Theater added a touch of theatrical flair to the event, appearing in costume from his recent performance at North Star Lanes in...
First Alert Weather: Smoke and hazy skies continues on Tuesday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Wildfire smoke from British Columbia will impact the area on Tuesday. Skies will be hazy. Smoke near the surface can cause concerns for those who are sensitive to air pollutants. Expect moderate AQI for the area. A fair amount of sun on Tuesday with highs will sit below 70.
Lakeland Union defends home field to complete sweep of Antigo
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WJFW)- Two of the top pitchers in the Great Northern Conference went at it in Minocqua when Lakeland Union hosted Antigo on Tuesday. It was Saylor Timmerman, coming off of a 15K perfect game, going up against Bethany Lewis, coming off of a 16K win the previous day. The first time these two teams faced off, it was Lakeland Union getting the 4-3 win in 10 innings.
Baseball Recap: Antigo snaps three-game streak of wins at home
After a string of three wins, Antigo's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They lost 19-2 to the Mosinee Indians. Antigo has struggled against Mosinee recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup. For Mosinee's part, they got a great performance from Garrett Shupe as...
‘Wausau’s Independent with Tom Kilian’ debuts this month
A weekly opinion column from former Dist. 3 Alder Tom Kilian will debut later this month in Wausau Pilot & Review, focusing on local issues of critical importance to the community. “Wausau’s Independent with Tom Kilian” is the first-ever weekly opinion column for the Pilot, which regularly publishes letters to...
Ward 2 seat vacant following Fischer resignation
ANTIGO — City officials are seeking to fill a vacant city council seat following the resignation of alderperson Sandy Fischer. Fischer, who represented Antigo’s Second Ward since 2017, officially resigned from her position April 18 due to health issues. “I feel bad about having to leave early — I do care about this city,” said Fischer. She went on to compliment Brenda Sue Mayr, Langlade County’s new register of deeds,...
Monk Botanical Gardens seeks funding from Weston as naming controversy lingers
Monk Botanical Gardens will formally ask Weston’s Tourism Commission next week for funding to support its annual Blossom of Lights festival, as the furor over the organization’s proposed name change shows no sign of slowing. An agenda for the May 20 Tourism Commission, found at this link, shows...
The psychological impact on the need for diapers
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - For families across Wisconsin, a diaper bank isn’t just a financial but also a mental lifeline. A nationwide study by ‘Pediatrics’ found diaper need is a greater contributor to postpartum depression than food insecurity and housing instability. It’s a topic parents rarely feel...
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