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Lake States Lumber Association Education Workshop Equips Industrial Arts Teachers to Guide Students into Wood Technology Careers

November 10, 2025

Wisconsin high school industrial arts and wood technology teachers converged in Antigo on June 24-25 for a professional development workshop focused on the state’s primary and secondary wood products industry. The immersive two-day program was a collaborative effort aimed at strengthening the link between education and industry, with the ultimate goal of equipping educators to…

Beyond Caretaking: The Business of Child Care in Langlade County

November 5, 2025

Sustainable child care is a challenge, especially Langlade County, but the Langlade County Dream Up! Taskforce is consistently finding innovative ways to support the essential providers. A recent initiative saw three of Antigo’s child care centers participate in an in-depth business review with Business of Childcare.

Three Child Care Centers, One Mission

October 28, 2025

Langlade County is fortunate to have a unique story of resourcefulness and collaboration to help parents find reliable, affordable care, so they can join the workforce, leaving critical jobs filled.

A new era takes off at Langlade County Airport

October 15, 2025

When Northwoods Gateway Aviation took over field operations at Langlade County Airport four years ago, Director of Operations Alan Horzewski said things were quiet – too quiet. Horzewski said there was no flight training available and aircraft maintenance on the field was minimal. The team quickly stepped in to change that, he said, bringing much-needed…

White Lake Market continues ‘symbiotic,’ community-focused growth

August 5, 2025

The White Lake Market is celebrating 120 years of service in 2025 to the Village of White Lake, WI. White Lake Market has grown, simply, to fulfill the needs of its community.

Bringing flavor straight from the hive

July 11, 2025

Two Chicks Apiary sells pure honey and specialized skincare products at various retail outlets, including Schroeder’s Gifts in Antigo and Sweet Willow Herbals & Café and Buds ‘N Blooms – both in De Pere. The products are made with bee hives in Antigo and Green Bay.

Venture Ag Drones ‘takes flight’ in Langlade County

May 14, 2025

Angel Zarda and Scott Houdek said they know firsthand the challenges and rewards of farming, and their shared passion for sustainability and innovation has led them to create Venture Ag Drones, a custom drone aerial application business. “This technology gives us fresh ways to enhance farm ecosystems for our Central Wisconsin neighbors,” Zarda said. “Aerial…

Langlade County’s Wolf River Territory Selected for Wisconsin REV Program to Boost Rural Entrepreneurship

April 29, 2025

Langlade County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC) is proud to announce that the Wolf River Territory—comprised of the Village of White Lake, Town of Wolf River, and Town of Evergreen—has been selected to participate in the second cohort of the Wisconsin Rural
Entrepreneurial Venture (REV) Program.

White Lake join Extension program to ‘REV’ up small town economies

April 16, 2025

Four rural Wisconsin communities (Baldwin, Hurley, Medary, and White Lake) are joining the second cohort of Wisconsin Rural Entrepreneurial Venture (REV), an entrepreneurial development program designed to advance small town economies through a targeted business approach.

Timber is at the heart of what Kretz Lumber Co. does

April 15, 2025

When it comes to providing wood from the source, Company President Troy Brown said Kretz Lumber Co. has been growing, harvesting, manufacturing and delivering wood since 1929. Brown said the global wood products company with a focus on American Hardwoods, located in Antigo, has always been in the business of sustainable, high-quality lumber for more…

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