Local Antigo Headlines

Duke and Kathy Packard of North Central Sales Auctions LLC looked over a bit of the selection prior to the start of this morning’s business liquidation auction at Riverview Country Club located west of Antigo off Highland Road. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

The Antigo school board will review the process to fill a board vacancy and approve short-term borrowing when it meets in special session on Tuesday. The eight-member board, one person short due to the resignation of Dr. Karl Niedermann, will convene at 7 p.m. in the media tech room at the high school. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

An Antigo woman has been arrested and charged in connection with an undercover drug deal involving the alleged sale of suspected bath salts. Christy M. Hicks, 36, of 1570 1/2 Neva Road remains in custody at the Langlade County Jail charged with two felony counts, particularly the distribution of a hazardous substance. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

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AmeriGas, located across from the fairgrounds at 1584 Neva Rd. is now serving as a winter coat collection and distribution center for families who need warm coats, mittens and scarves for the coming cold weather. AmeriGas employees Julie Brandt and Kami Nicholson were looking for a way to help the Salvation Army serve needs in Langlade County and make use of the large display area at the Antigo office. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

The Antigo Common Council rolled through its October agenda in just 17 minutes Wednesday, approving a series of initiatives that included a new police contract and planning for future road construction. On a 7-1 vote, aldermen inked a new three -year contract with the Antigo Professional Police Officers Association, which represented municipal law enforcement officers. Joe Kapusta was opposed while Tim Kassis was absent. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Third graders from throughout the Antigo area visited the Antigo Fire Department this week as part of Fire Prevention Week. Youngsters went through multiple stations, including tours of the ambulance and fire truck, a visit with 911 emergency dispatcher Anne Osborne, and hands-on exercise in the fire safety house. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Wisconsin’s dairy exports increased more than 20 percent last year compared to 2011, and agriculture leaders say they expect continued growth as the state strengthens its ties to international trade groups and more companies open overseas offices. Dairy exports grew 22 percent from 2011 to $282 million in 2012, according to figures from thr the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Activities for all ages, ranging from blood pressure checks and cholesterol screenings to teddy bear clinics and finger casting, are on tap at Langlade Hospital’s Health and Wellness Expo 2013. Activities are planned Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the hospital. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Three people are facing drug charges today following a visit by Antigo police to a Sixth Avenue apartment Monday night. Officers were tipped off to possible suspicious activity and according to reports, it involved the use of marijuana. Two people, a 21-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were arrested for possessing both marijuana and drug paraphernalia. A 23-year-old female was cited for possessing drug paraphernalia. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Approval of a new three -year police union contract, which calls for no increase in the base wages for the coming year, will lead the agenda for Wednesday’s meeting of the Antigo Common Council. Aldermen will convene at 6 p.m. in the chambers at City Hall. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

It’s known as the MR340, and has been cited by National Geographic Magazine as one of America’s Top 100 Adventures. Antigo’s Dave Tlusty wouldn’t argue with that. Tlusty and his son, Kyle, along with Tanya Rasmussen as their one-person support team, completed the Missouri River paddle between July 23 and July 26, covering the 340-mile endurance trek in 79 hours and 25 minutes. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

A Minnesota woman spent the night in the local lockup following a dispute at an Elcho tavern Sunday. Langlade County officials indicated that the 50-year-old originally claimed she was the victim in the altercation, indicating that her brother had threatened to kill her. But as the investigation continued, fellow tavern-goers stressed that she was the problem. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Sacred music will remain a part of the Antigo school district musical repertoire, despite a move by a neighboring district to limit concerts to mainly secular offerings. The Wausau school district created a stir last week, when it issued a directive to curb religious music in December on the advice of its legal counsel. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Antigo and the northwoods is awash in fall color. According to the state tourism site Travel Wisconsin, color in Langlade County and across a wide swath of the northwoods is at or very near peak conditions, and with partly sunny conditions predicted for Sunday, now is the time to enjoy it. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal