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Peace Lutheran Launching Campaign for Child Care Site
Peace Lutheran Ministries in Antigo is launching a capital campaign, entitled Building Families In Christ, to raise the funds for a new and modern facility for licensed child care. Over $1.2 million has already been pledged for the project, which was announced at weekend services. A stretch goal of $2.3 million has been set.
Read MoreAspirus Langlade Hospital in Antigo is Honored
Aspirus Langlade Hospital in Antigo was recently named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation, who have achieved success in the overall performance based on a composite rating from eight indices of strength: inpatient market share, outpatient market share, quality, outcomes, patient perspectives, cost, charge and financial stability.
Read MoreHafner Seed Farms Reaches Centennial
Hafner Seed Farms Inc. has been honored as among the state’s most venerable agricultural operations. The farm was highlighted at the Wisconsin State Fair as a Century Farm, one of 145 facilities recognized from across the state.
Read MoreEntrepreneurs Invited to Pitch Business Idea at Hatch – Community Encouraged to Attend in Support
HATCH, an entrepreneurial pitch program, is returning to central Wisconsin this fall. Selected businesses will pitch their ideas to a live audience at an event held at John & Patty Noel’s Car Barn, 1995 River Bend, Plover, WI, on November 13, 2019, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Applications to pitch are required and registration to…
Read MoreSolin Sugar Bush the ‘Coolest Thing’
The Solin family’s Tapped Infused Maple Syrup, with its sugarbush based in Deerbrook, has been nominated as the “Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin.” The contest is hosted annually by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce. This year, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D- Stevens Point) nominated Tapped Infused Maple Syrup, owned by Jeremy and Abi Solin of Stevens Point.…
Read MoreFall in Love With the Byway Awarded Year 2 JEM Grant
For the second year, the Forest County Economic Development Partnership has been awarded a Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grant, which will provide marketing dollars for the group to collectively promote the scenic byway in a fall campaign that begins on Labor Day and continues through Nov. 2.
Read MoreEntrepreneurship Program is an Important Factor in Local Future
Officials from the city, Langlade County and CoVantage Credit Union gathered recently to announce a new round of funding for the program, which to date has funneled $150,000 in to the downtown spurring over half-a-million dollars in development.
Read MoreDisaster Relief Loans Available for Small business, Woodland Owners
As the northwoods awaits a decision at the federal level on disaster relief funds, more agencies are making dollars available to help those impacted by the July 19 storm. The wicked weather brought straight line winds topping 100 mph, along with several tornadoes, that toppled swaths of timber, devastated lake shorelines and left thousands without…
Read MoreNorthLakes Community Clinic, White Lake have Reason to Celebrate
Eight months after assuming management, NorthLakes Community Clinic and the village of White Lake are celebrating. NorthLakes, which stepped in and took over the clinic when it was in imminent danger of closure, will hold an open house with tours on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. “We’re very excited to be here,” Reba…
Read MoreWaukesha Bearings Expanding Facilities at Busy Local Plant
Waukesha Bearings announced the forthcoming expansion of its Antigo manufacturing facility. The new construction is a nearly 35,000 square foot extension of the current building at 703 Amron Ave. A groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion will be held Thursday, August 8 at 10 a.m. Work is expected to be completed by January 2020.
Read MoreAntigo Journal Sold to Adams Publishing Firm
Adams Publishing Group acquires Antigo Daily Journal on June 26, 2019. The Adams Publishing Group, LLC (APG) announced today that it has acquired the Antigo Daily Journal, Journal Express, and all associated digital and print products.
Read MoreA Welcome Asked for the New Publisher
Berner Brothers Publishing Co. has published the daily newspaper in Antigo for 113 years, but has been acquired by the Adams Publishing Group on June 26, 2019
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