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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…
Read MoreHands 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.…
Read MoreWork 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…
Read MoreNew 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…
Read MoreThis 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…
Read MoreNew 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.…
Read MoreWisconsin 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…
Read MoreBuck’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…
Read MoreEntrepreneurial 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…
Read MoreCelebrations Is New To Town And Ready With Food, Drink, And Fun Atmosphere
If you are looking for a reason to celebrate a good time in Antigo without any particular reason to do so, you should consider checking out Celebrations Food & Drink just south of town, directly on Highway 45. Owner Ann Richardson has been in the service industry for years, working in the back of the…
Read MoreAspirus 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…
Read MoreProsser Place Estates Take Shape On North Side, Fill A Niche For Newer Apartments
The first in a series of sparkling apartments, featuring the latest in design details and amenities, is now open on Antigo’s north side. As construction continues on the site off Prosser Avenue, couples and families are moving into the inaugural building—one of six—that make up Prosser Place Estates. The rentals are filling up, Randy Jensen,…
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