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Fritsch and his growing family.

Fritsch: Finding his calling

“I tend to tell people when they ask, ‘Hey, did your dad ever hold any records?’ Well, yeah, he kicked the 52-yard field goal in New York… and it was just like a snap, a hold, and he was a …

On Gravity

Dear Reader, There’s a peculiar comfort in floating—in those moments when ideas soar, ambitions lift us skyward, and possibilities seem limitless. We drift among clouds of our own making, …

More women are being diagnosed with breast cancer. Here's what to know about risk and early detection.

More women in their 20s, 30s and 40s are being diagnosed with breast cancer, reflecting a national trend that researchers are working to better understand. While breast cancer remains most common …

Annual Holiday Lights to Illuminate The Highground This Winter Season

This winter season, The Highground will transform its plaza walkway into a lighted path of warmth, reflection and remembrance. Veterans, their families and the community are invited to experience the …
Police Reports

High-Speed Pursuit, Midnight K-9 Search, and OWI Arrest Highlight Active Week in Langlade County

https://youtu.be/TGvbeeBRWJ8 Langlade County Law Enforcement Dispatch Logs Sunday, October 18, 2026 Early morning activity began at 00:20:19 when officers conducted a traffic stop on …

Sports

Antigo Youth Baseball

It was a headline-making week for Antigo youth baseball, marked by championship hardware, dominant pitching performances, and hard-fought tournament battles. The 9U Antigo Stallions closed out their …

Antigo Youth Baseball

Waukesha Bearing Brewers defeat Tommy's Braves 14-9 to win Little League Championship.   Much like Monday night, the Brewers found themselves trailing 3-0 after the top of the first …

Stallions Gallop to 3-1 Weekend Behind Explosive Offense, Dominant Inning Bursts

KRETZ PARK — The 15U Stallions put on an offensive clinic this weekend, capturing three victories in four games through a mix of timely hitting, aggressive base running, and overwhelming …

Kerber Rose vs Mepps Babe Ruth

A explosive fourth-inning rally propelled Antigo KerberRose to a gritty 10-7 victory over Antigo Mepps on Wednesday evening at the 224 Third Ave ballpark. The high-scoring affair featured …

Antigo Youth Baseball Navigates a Weekend of Epic Comebacks

It was a weekend defined by relentless offensive explosions, breathtaking comebacks, and the sharp, educational stings of high-stakes tournament baseball for Antigo’s youth programs. From the …

15U STALLIONS TAKE SILVER AFTER CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE WITH WAUSAU EAST

The 15U Stallions put together a fierce weekend on the diamond, battling their way to the tournament championship game before falling to a potent Wausau East 15U squad 14-6 on Sunday at Wausau East …
Packerland

Fritsch: Tuffy arrives, Fritsch departs

In July 1950, Fritsch signed for another season with Gene Ronzani and the Packers, and the following month, he, his wife, and daughter, Mary, welcomed new family member, Theodore (Ted Jr.).

“They called him ‘Tuffy’ in his playing days — this Mr. Gene Ronzani, who today became the second head coach in the 31-year history of the Green Bay Packers,” Green Bay Sportswriter Art …

Fritsch: The end of the Lambeau era

Fritsch

Throughout the 1948 and 1949 seasons, Fritsch continued to steadily perform for the Packers under head coach, Curly Lambeau, as the team first slipped to fourth in the Western Division and then …

Schools
Homecoming court for Elcho High School
Front row left to right: Vinny Dumas, Josie Shannon, Lacey Doleshal, Landon Albin, and Rachel Visser.
Government
Antigo Finance Committee Approves 4th of July Adjustments, Ordinance Changes, and Capital Asset Tracking Limit Increase
Highlights from the City of Antigo Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee Meeting of May 20, 2026 approved minutes found at: https://antigowi.portal.civicclerk.com/ Executive Summary The …
Arts
AWA WRAP State Conference Celebrates Wisconsin Artists at UW–Madison
The Association of Wisconsin Artists (AWA) celebrated Wisconsin artists, students, art organizations and supporters during the 2026 AWA WRAP State Conference and Awards Ceremonies on Saturday, …
Health
MCPL Marathon City to partner with ADRC on November 4 Medicare presentation
Preparing for retirement can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Adults can register to join the next session of retirement preparation and education events held at the Marathon County …
Veterans
95 Vietnam and 1 Korea era Veterans will Board the 57th Never Forgotten Honor Flight to Washington D.C. on Monday, September 21, 2026
The Never Forgotten Honor Flight organization based in Wausau will fly 93 veterans 85 Vietnam and 8 Korea era veterans from central and northern Wisconsin to Washington, D.C. to see the memorials …
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