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LANGLADE COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAILS SCHEDULE TO OPEN

THE ENTIRE LANGLADE COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM INCLUDING STATE FUNDED TRAILS ARE SCHEDULED TO OPEN ON WENSEDAY FEBRUARY 12th, AT 8:00 A.M. ATVs are not allowed on snowmobile trails until 10 …

State Senator Wimberger set to re-introduce PFAS legislation

PESHTIGO – Wisconsin State Sen. Eric Wimberger, a Republican from Oconto who represents District 2 and was the lead sponsor of last year’s SB312 PFAS legislation, said he plans to …
Charity and Donations

Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive Kicks Off

The Family’s Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive will run from Feb. 23 through March 16. The 33rd annual drive will be collecting personal hygiene and cleaning products for over 130 Wisconsin …

Serve Wisconsin now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Governor's Service Awards

FOR MMC Serve Wisconsin is pleased to open nominations for the 2025 Governor's Service Awards. The Governor's Service Awards honor individuals and programs for their exceptional dedication to …
News

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Antigo Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Antigo is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking …

A Beacon of Hope Rises in Antigo: William's House of Hope Takes Root

FOR MMC The crisp air of Antigo, Wisconsin, carries a new energy this fall. It's the energy of hope, ignited by the vision of William's House of Hope, a local organization determined to combat …

How Ready Are We? Exploring Natural Disasters and Emergency Preparedness

5-min Challenge READY.GOV Look at the graphic & answer the questions: According to the graphic above, what were U.S. residents most and least prepared with? List at least one natural …

Wisconsin Valley Library Service Board 2025

Following is a list of Wisconsin Valley Library Service (WVLS) Board of Trustees for 2025. These individuals were appointed by their County Board of Supervisors to represent their respective counties …

SkillsUSA Wisconsin Announces Results for Stevens Point Regional Competition

FOR MMC SkillsUSA Wisconsin, a partnership of students, teachers, and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce, announced the results of its regional …

Give To Wisconsin's Endangered Resources Fund This Tax Season

DNR The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages nature lovers to give to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. The fund has helped the DNR conserve …

Packers look to recover in offseason

Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur said that though he was disappointed in how their final game of the season played out, he is anticipating witnessing the growth of the Packers team in the offseason.
PHILADELPHIA, PENN. — The Green Bay Packers’ 2024 season came full circle with a 22-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles — also the team’s first loss of the season in …

Game Day in Green Bay

Enagbare leaps out for the sack against Allen.
Click through the slideshow to get a sideline view of the Sunday, Nov. 24 Packers versus 49ers action.

Antigo Chess Club Students Participate in Edgar School's Successful "Checkmate to Homelessness" Chess Tournament

FOR MMC Students from the Antigo Chess Club participated in the “Checkmate to Homelessness” Chess Tournament hosted by the Edgar School District on January 18th, 2025. The tournament …

Antigo Visual Arts (AVA) Celebrates New Collaboration with Antigo Community Theater’s Open Mic Night

Antigo Visual Arts (AVA) hosted a successful opening reception for their Winter Open Gallery Art Sale on Jan. 18, 25 at the Langlade County Historical Society (LCHS) Museum. Located on the second …

Alzheimer’s Association Offers Holiday Gift Guide for People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION There are nearly 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. Depending on the stage of disease, some well-intentioned gifts may no longer be …
Small businesses serve the community through the products and services they offer, and many give back in other ways as well.

Why supporting local small businesses matters

While online giants and big box retailers seem to be everywhere, offering an endless array of products with the convenience of low prices, small businesses provide a range of benefits that go far beyond the ease of a mouse click or mountains of merchandise.

White Lake School Book Donation

The Langlade County Sled Dog Club stopped in on January 27th and presented some of our students with 4 new books for our library. Kota, who comes in weekly to help students with reading, helped with …

Creepy Hollow Supports Williams House of Hope with Generous Donation

FOR MMC Williams House of Hope, a local organization dedicated to assisting the homeless in the Antigo area, recently received a significant boost thanks to the generosity of Creepy Hollow. The …

Prevail Bank donates $250 to Northwoods Baseball Select Athletes

FOR MMC As part of Prevail Bank’s Charitable Contributions program a donation of $250 was made to the Northwoods Baseball Select organization to help defray the costs of tournament …

The Great Game: Humanity, AI, And The Battle For Control

Dear Reader, As we venture further into the age of AI, there’s a prevailing narrative that suggests humanity, with all its flaws and frailties, is destined to be overtaken by the cold, …

Navigating the Medication Maze:Finding Balance in Health

Dear Reader, In today’s world, medications have become ubiquitous, with many of us relying on pharmaceuticals to manage various illnesses and conditions. Whether it’s a daily vitamin, a …

Best Retail Sales Associate

COMMUNITY SUBMISSION FROM DICK KENDALL Have you laid eyes on the ‘best’ recently? I had occasion to stop at Walmart in Antigo the other day to shop for some items on the ‘Honey-do’ list. On …

An open letter to the Senators and Representatives of the United States

Dear Senators and Representatives, I write to you today as a concerned citizen and a newspaper and digital publisher who believes in the importance of a functioning government that serves the …
Sports

Antigo Wrestlers Shine at Shawano Holiday Classic

NATASHA WINKLER The Antigo wrestling teams showcased their skills and determination during the Shawano High School Holiday Classic, with both varsity and junior varsity athletes bringing home …

Packers Give Back, Ticketmaster to donate new helmets to 10 Wisconsin high school football teams

Green Bay Packers Running Back Josh Jacobs secured a career high three touchdowns after rushing for 106 yards.
The Green Bay Packers are inviting Wisconsin high school football coaches and athletic directors to apply to receive $7,500 worth of brand-new helmets for their football teams, courtesy of the …

AHS Girls Swim Take 15th in the D2

The Antigo Girls Varsity Swim team ended their 2024 season at the State Meet in Waukesha on Friday. Four swimmers qualified for state, setting the Robins up to swim two individual events and two …

Gun Deer Season Media Briefing Recording

Topics covered include safety reminders, information about chronic wasting disease and a general overview of the coming season. Wisconsin's famous nine-day gun deer season opens Saturday, Nov. …

Antigo Girls Varsity Swim state sendoff!

Antigo High School students and staff lined the hallways today to cheer on and wish the best of luck to the girls swim team members who will compete at the WIAA State girls swim meet tomorrow in 2 …
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