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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Peshtigo National Bank Expands in Antigo

Peshtigo National Bank is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest branch location in Antigo, Wisconsin. The expansion into Antigo signifies a significant milestone for Peshtigo National Bank as it continues its commitment to serving communities throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Conveniently located at 517 Memory Lane, the new Peshtigo National Bank branch in Antigo…

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Navigating Child Care in Langlade County

Calling all local businesses, government officials, parents, and concerned citizens! Join the Conversation: Navigating Child Care in Langlade County! The Dream Up! Taskforce is hosting a community roundtable event to discuss the critical issue of child care in our community. This open forum brings together diverse perspectives to explore solutions and build a collaborative future for…

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WEDC Awards More than a Combined $1 million Entrepreneurship Groups

Nine organizations working to support entrepreneurs have been awarded more than $1 million in the latest rounds of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). “Wisconsin’s economy is strong and growing thanks in part to the efforts of entrepreneurs and businesses,” said Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of WEDC, the state’s lead…

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New Stress Relief Therapy in Antigo, Wis.

The reception desk in the lobby of Mosaic Massage and Float Center.

ANTIGO, Wisconsin, June 2—  Float therapy—and much more—has come to northern Wisconsin. Mosaic Massage and Float Center is in the midst of a complete remodel of the historic Peaceful Valley General Store at 533 Fifth Ave., Antigo. After months of work, owners Gina and Willie Losser are finally in the building and ready to offer…

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The Story of Adamski Sugar Bush

On January 14, 2023, at the WMSPA Winter Institute and Maple Vendor Trade Show in Marshfield, WI; Gary and Vicki Adamski of Adamski Sugar Bush, Antigo, WI were awarded the 2023 Lifetime member award. Gary and Vicky Adamski’s maple experience started when they were very young, just out of high school. Tapping trees on the…

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New trucking program gives the industry hope to get younger

With the entire country nearly 80,000 truck drivers short, the industry is looking for ways to bring in the younger generation, and they may have found a potential answer.   The ‘Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program’ allows for people ages 18-20 to be able to work, and drive out of state, something they wouldn’t have been…

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Neves Celebrate 20 Years in Business

For the past two decades, Gordon and Lisa Neve have immersed themselves in nearly every aspect of the Antigo community—literally from floor to ceiling. Monday, December 5, 2022, marked the 20-year anniversary of the couple’s ownership of what is now Neve’s Floors To Go Furniture & Mattress Gallery at 710 Fifth Ave. Like anyone in…

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Nurtured by talent and knowledge, North Wood Blooms is flourishing

Like a garden filled with flowers, a small business needs nurturing to grow and survive. That’s the message Andi Gretzinger, founder of North Wood Blooms, shares with students in the entrepreneurship training program hosted by Langlade County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC) in cooperation with the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The series of classes,…

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Sawmilling and Woodworking for Education in Wisconsin

Located in Northern Wisconsin, in the small town of Antigo, Travis Allen and Logan Wells have dedicated their talents to teaching sawmilling and woodworking at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). In doing so, Travis and Logan have set their sights on educating and preparing the next generation of woodworkers and forest products professionals. NTC instructors Travis and Logan…

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$110,000 donated to begin saw filing training at NTC’s Antigo campus

A $110,000 donation will support the forest products industry through a newly developed saw filing training program at Northcentral Technical College’s Antigo campus. The donation is the result of feedback from industry partners that prompted NTC to launch a capital campaign for the necessary equipment needed to offer the training. According to feedback from industry…

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