Langlade County Dream Up! Childcare Grant Highlights Need for Industry Support

To help support and fill gaps in North Central Wisconsin’s childcare industry, the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation created the Dream Up! Childcare Taskforce and grant program – most recently awarding the Aspirus LeRoyer Child Care Center in Antigo with a Dream Up! Grant. Sam Zupon, supervisor for the Aspirus LeRoyer Child Care Center, said…

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White Lake students learn about timber harvest at school forest event

On Thursday, September 26, 2024, a timber harvest was conducted in the White Lake School Forest east block, as per the DNR Forest Stewardship Plan. Over 200 students from Antigo, Elcho, and White Lakes Schools combined visited throughout the day to witness the harvest in action first-hand. Students rotated through four interactive stations. At the…

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Pandemic’s impact on economy discussed at business summit

A collection of local business owners attended the Langlade County Business Summit last week Thursday at the Northstar Lanes Banquet Center. The event, hosted in part by the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC), was the first such summit held since COVID, and with its theme, “Economic Revival in a Post-COVID Era,” also focused on…

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Historic Muskie Bait Company Has New Owner

One of muskie fishing’s most iconic lure manufacturers is in its 85th year in business under the guidance of the fourth generation of its family. Suick Lure Company of Antigo has announced that Michael Suick has purchased the company from his father, Steve Suick. The purchase price was not disclosed. “I’m very proud to continue…

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