It’s Apple-Picking Time at Grandview

It’s apple-picking time at Grandview Orchard. The venerable orchard, now well-past the 50-year mark, opens today under a recent change in ownership and a renewed commitment to sharing the natural taste and nutrition of home-grown apples with consumers. Lisa Rettinger purchased the orchard last fall from Gabriel and Elaine Godfrey, who had operated it more…

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Hands With Heart Marks Five Years

Hands with Heart, started quietly five years ago as a tribute to parents and grandparents, is celebrating its fifth anniversary amid rapid growth. An open house will be held Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the program’s offices located in suite B208 in the former Chicago and Northwestern depot off Morse Street.…

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Work Moving Ahead At Rosalia Site

Contractors are moving quickly at the major addition to Aspirus Langlade Hospital’s Rosalia Gardens in Antigo. Machinery and workmen are swarming the area west of the present Rosalia site on Flight Road, with plans to get the structure enclosed before the winter winds and snow blow later this year. Ground was broken for the $4.2…

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New Shop Offers Ice Cream With Attitude

Excuse 17-year-old Mickey Zima if she’s a bit twisted these days. The young entrepreneur, daughter of Penny and Trace Zima has opened Twisted Ice Cream, offering premium ice cream, soft serve and gelato in an amazing array of always-changing flavors. The store is located in a just-renovated space inside Pennyz’s Party Town, also operated by…

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This Is A Great Year For Farm Crops

Wisconsin, and Langlade County, are in the midst of a nearly perfect growing season, which cold lead to great yields but drive prices down. The National Agricultural Statistics Service has ranked Wisconsin’s for having the highest percentage of crops in excellent condition. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reports of July 31, 39 percent of the…

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New Park Pavilion Taking Shape

The city of Antigo Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Department is capping a successful summer season, and there is no more clear evidence of its accomplishments than the stunning all-season pavilion now under construction off Sixth Avenue in Peaceful Valley Park. The report on the range department activities was presented to the Antigo Common Council Wednesday.…

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Wisconsin Broadband Survey

The Wisconsin State Broadband Office is pleased to announce a survey that allows residents and businesses the opportunity to voice their need for improved internet access or service. The goal of the survey is to help state planners and policy makers better understand the need for improved internet access in our state. Please call or go…

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Buck’s Rub Seasoning Is A Hit

Hilger develops line based on mom’s recipes. Some cooks jealously guard their secret family recipes. Jason Hilger thinks there is no better tribute to his mother, Judi, than sharing them with the world. Hilger and Lynn Karl have created Buck Rub Seasonings, LLC, a new spice company with seasoned blends for everything from venison and burgers…

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Entrepreneurial Training Course Offered

The Langlade County Economic Development Corporation will be partnering with NTC to offer an Entrepreneurship Training Course – Basic Business Plan.  The course will be on Thursdays starting September 15, 2016 and runs through November 10, 2016.  The classes will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 at the NTC Campus in Antigo.  The class fee…

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Aspirus Langlade Hospital Breaks Ground on $4.2 million Rosalia Gardens Addition

Officials from Aspirus Langlade Hospital Monday broke ground on a $4.2 million addition to Rosalia Gardens, with Hospital Administrator Dave Schneider calling the assisted living facility an opportunity to see God in action. Schneider was joined by representatives of the design team, hospital board of directors, medical staff and Sisters Dolores Demulling, Adele Demulling and…

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