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The average logger in Langlade County will turn anywhere from 50 to 60 years old this year. That statistic worries economic leaders because forestry is one of the county’s biggest industries. “Our average logger right now is between 50 and 60 years of age,” says Angie Close, the Executive Director of the Langlade County Economic…

Crews are surging ahead on plans for a new apartment complex on Antigo’s north side, already completing the pads for several of the six planned buildings in a race to beat the wintertime snows. S.C. Swiderski LLC of Mosinee broke ground on the complex, located just east of North Star Lanes, in September, with hopes…

‘One of downtown Antigo’s most durable businesses, the Dixie Lunch is marking its 70th year in business next week. Gary “Gus” Ourada and his sister, Sue, are manning the restaurant and Fifth Avenue Lounge just a heartbeat away, maintaining a tradition established by their parents, Ed and Georgian Ourada, seven decades ago. They explained that…

Wisconsin Procurement Institute will be holding a program on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 on Government Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses at Northcentral Technical College – Antigo Campus in Room WT 108A.  Registration will start at 8:30 am.  Program starts at 9:00 am.  For more information go to Government Contracting Opportunities.

Workmen were at the north edge of the roof on the new body shop and recreational vehicle building at Brickners of Antigo this week on Antigo’s north side. The large building will allow updating and expansion of the body shop and also provide space for servicing, storage and perhaps display of some of that recreational…

Langlade County 8th grader students got the opportunity to go on a Heavy Metal Tour of Langlade County.  The 8th graders spent the day touring manufacturing facilities and viewing state-of-the-art technology and learning about opportunities in manufacturing careers.  Tours include Antigo Neon, Northern Steel, Johnson Coil, Volm Companies, Fresh Tech, and Amron.  

The corner of Fifth Avenue and Clermont Street was getting attention this week as flowers were planted and bark spread to make the lot even more attractive. Duffek employees are shown distributing the bark on Wednesday afternoon. Northern Advertising signs make the long-idle downtown lot sparkle with light.

The big earth movers rolled onto Antigo/s north side this week, the first phase of construction of a substantial 88-unit apartment complex. Being constructed by S.C. Swiderski, LLC, the project will include four 16-unit buildings and two 12-unit buildings.  They will feature a mix of one, two, and three bedroom units, all rented at market…

Financial backers and state and local officials joined Park View Apartment staff and residents in a grand opening and dedication ceremony at the facility affectionately known as Antigo’s “high-rise” Thursday. The ceremony, held in the four-story complex’s refurbished community room, marked the completion of a year-long, $3.4 million renovation project, completed over a grueling seven…

Jerry Brickner stands in front of a building being erected on his automobile, truck and recreational vehicle dealership on Antigo’s north side. The structure, south of the Highway 64 sales and service building, is large and will provide a new home for an updated body shop and facilities for repairs for the fast-growing recreational vehicle…