An Antigonian Visits the Discovery Channel Telescope

Dr. Maggie Turnbull, an Antigonian, visited the Discovery Channel Telescope in Flagstaff, Ariz. recently and sent a picture to us at the Antigo Daily Journal of a tag on that scope’s massive gear drive. It says, “Merit Gear Corp., Antigo, Wisconsin.” The telescope that can peer into the universe is located at Lowell University in…

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Machine Tool Program On Antigo’s NTC Campus A Success, Jobs Waiting

One of the most successful programs at Antigo’s Northcentral Technical College—in fact an offering that almost guarantees a well-paying job for enrollees—will kick off its spring term within weeks.  The college is taking applications for the January start-up of the machine tool operation technical diploma program, where students learn the skills to operate the various…

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“Connect Communities” Presentation At Antigo Public Library

Downtowns and central commercial districts play a huge integral role on our community.  They are the backbone of the entrepreneurial spirit and don’t just happen, they need to continually be planned and nurtured.  So, where do we start?  You’ll get that answer by attending an informative presentation, called “Connect Communities” on Wednesday, November 28, 2012…

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Rail Survey Currently Being Conducted To Gauge Business Support

Langlade County has not had railroad tracks in it for years, but could they return in the future to help local businesses and manufacturers? Back in June the county’s Board of Supervisors voted to officially join the Northwoods Rail Transit Commission. The commission was created by Oneida County earlier this year and currently consists of…

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GROUND BROKEN ON NEW STELLAR DEVELOPMENT IN ANTIGO

Representatives of Steller Development were joined by local officials at a ground-breaking ceremony for a new office building at the northeast corner of Superior Street and Sixth Avenue on Tuesday.  The city has been working with the developer for months to develop the once-blighted corner as part of a downtown revitalization plan.  The building is…

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Langlade Hospital’s Grand Opening Set For Friday

The Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph and Aspirus Partners are welcoming their employees and friends from northern Wisconsin to join the ribbon cutting and the official grand opening celebration of Langlade Hospital on Friday. The crowd is invited to gather in front of the hospital at 2:50 p.m. for the 3 p.m. welcome and ribbon…

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Langlade County Board Supports Study That May Lead To Police-Sheriff Merger

The Langlade County Board of Supervisors held its last meeting before the holiday season heats up today handling its business quickly. With Ron Nye filling in for board chair, Dave Solin, the big item on the agenda, participation in a study with the city of Antigo for possible consolidating of the police and sheriff’s department.…

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Antigo City Council Eyes Big Donation For Dog Park

Creation of a dog park on the city’s northwest side, funded in part through an anonymous donation of $30,000, highlights the agenda for Wednesday’s meeting of the Antigo Common Council. The governing body will convene at 6 p.m. in the chambers at City Hall. With the 2013 budget completed and approved, the council will work…

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Planning Agency Receives Award For Its Role In Wood Technology Facility

The innovative Wood Technology Center of Excellence located on the Antigo campus of Northcentral Technical College is earning accolades for one of its partners. The North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, based in Wausau, has received a 2012 Innovation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation for its role in the project.…

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Medical Clinic In The White Lake Area Is Moving Forward

Northern Health Centers, Inc. of Lakewood, Wisconsin and Langlade Hospital of Antigo, Wisconsin with the assistance from the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation, Wipfli Consultants and members of the White Lake area are moving forward with creation and implementation of a medical clinic in the White Lake area to serve the people living in that…

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Jobless Rate Dips Nicely In Langlade County

Langlade County posted a substantial 1.1 percent decline in the unemployment rate between August and September, among a leader in the northwoods region. The state Department of Workforce Development released a new report Wednesday that reported that unemployment rates fell in all 72 counties. Rates ranged from a low of 4.3 percent in Pierce County…

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