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George Shinners is an entrepreneur with business interests as diverse as an international concrete-breaking firm, a 3,000-cow dairy farm, and a neon sign company. “I wouldn’t be doing any of this if not for UW-Madison,” says Shinners, president of Antigo Construction, a firm that breaks concrete for road and airport projects. “I’ve worked on so…
read more >The public is invited to take a look at an astounding transformation Monday. Expressions Dance Studio will hold an open house and registration at its new location, in the former Knights of Columbus Hall on Center Street, from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be a ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. followed by tours and refreshments.…
read more >Hundreds of landowners will come together this Saturday in Antigo’s Ray Kretz Industrial Forest to educate themselves on proper forest management and celebrate stewardship across Wisconsin and Michigan forests. It is all part of the 14th annual Fall Forestry Festival hosted and sponsored by Kretz Lumber Company. Activities begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at…
read more >NTC is offering business & industry courses this fall/winter. Learn more about the following courses by clicking on the links below. Entrepreneurship Training Course will be offered on Thursdays starting September 15 through November 10, 2016, from 5:30 to 8:30. Solution Seminar Series 2016-2017 will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 23, 2016, from 8-11…
read more >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 more >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 more >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 more >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 more >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 more >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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