Local Antigo Headlines

The Langlade County Sheriff’s Department is searching for clues into a theft at a local storage complex, indicating that at least six units were entered since late last week. The theft was discovered on Sunday and evidence retrieved from the scene indicates that the break-ins at the Highway 45 operation located north of Antigo would have occurred since Thursday, Nov. 28. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

The sun set for an other year on one of Wisconsin’s longest traditions Sunday—the gun deer hunting season. While final numbers won’t be known until Tuesday, Department of Natural Resources wildlife technician Eric Borchert labeled this season a success, with numbers only slightly down from last year, a not unexpected occurrence. Full story: Antigo Daily Journal

Five new associates have joined the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph, which operates Langlade Memorial Hospital. Diane Welnetz, Joanna Bretl, Sandy Bonfigt, Erica Gelhausen and Rose Marciniak were welcomed by 24 other associates at a program with a theme of “To Love and Serve. Full story: Antigo Daily Journal

A busy week took a mortal toll on Bits & Pieces. In fact, it was decided Monday evening that other commitments would consume the time to find topics and write about them properly to be presented today. But don’t get me wrong, it was an interesting and busy week. Read more: Antigo Daily Journal

The White Lake Historical Society has opened a push for funds to complete its historical center. According to George Rock, the Society’s president, and members of the board of directors, the group remains about $35,000 short of its goal to raise funds to complete the new center located adjacent to the Depot Museum. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

A case involving the distribution of illegal drugs is scheduled to be called in Langlade County Circuit Court today but officials indicate that the hearing should be quite short. In light of a federal indictment announced last week, District Attorney Ralph Uttke said today that he plans to dismiss the local charges pending against 35- year-old John Hunter of Antigo. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Newsy news things are hard to find on a very quiet week, but let’s try: — The city of Antigo is considering purchase of the property in the 800 block of Fifth Avenue that was last occupied by the Java Junction. It seems logical. I cannot imagine what to do with the building with the exception of razing it. Full story: Antigo Daily Journal

The area’s annual ecumenical worship service, along with a community dinner in Pearson, will mark this week of Thanksgiving across the northwoods. St. John Catholic Church will host the region’s annual ecumenical Thanksgiving worship service on Wednesday, featuring clergy from a variety of local congregations and open to all. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Eric Borchert, Department of Natural Resources wildlife technician in Antigo, called the 2013 gun deer opener “good” but not spectacular due to lower numbers of animals and frigid temperatures. Hunters awoke both Saturday and Sunday mornings to the coldest opening weekend conditions in years and that, coupled with a deer herd still recovering from a very long 2012-13 winter, caused a 26 percent reduction in opening weekend harvest totals. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Auto body students at Northcentral Technical College in Antigo will get some hands-on experience in repair work, with assistance from State Farm Insurance. State Farm representatives, led by local agent Tim DeVoe, visited college officials this week to present a 2009 Dodge Caliber, a spiffy vehicle that had been involved in an accident. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

The history of Antigo breweries—and the kegs that were so key to distribution—was reviewed in a series of interesting programs presented to members of the Langlade County Historical Society on Thursday. The Society held its annual meeting and fall banquet at the Edison Club Event Center. Full story: Antigo Daily Journal

Hunter wives are invited to enjoy some history while browsing for one-of-a-kind gifts this weekend. The Antigo Visual Arts organization is holding an open house on Saturday at its $100-and-under holiday art and craft sale at the AVA Gallery in the Langlade County Historical Museum. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

An Antigo teen already facing drug-related allegations dating to April made his second court appearance here Monday in four days, this time charged with a new series of criminal offenses. Aaron T. Schofield, 18, of W9191 N. Rollwood Road was arrested Friday night after the vehicle he was a passenger in was stopped for a traffic violation along Highway 45 on the city’s northern outskirts. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

The Langlade County Board of Supervisors welcomed a new member to its ranks Tuesday, Gary Johnson, who is serving as the town of Elcho chairman. He will fill a position occupied by Richard Olsen, who retired as he and his wife plan on shifting their residence to Arizona. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal