Local Antigo Headlines

The White Lake school district welcomed eight new staff members this week as it prepares to open for the fall term on Tuesday. “We are very excited to welcome your new staff,” District Administrator Bill Fisher said. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

A Summit Lake man turned himself in to Langlade County authorities Wednesday on charges filed in connection with a marijuana grow operation uncovered in a forested area in the town of Upham last month. Bail was set at $300 cash for Dwayne Gresser, 38, of N9566 County Road B on charges which include manufacture or delivery of marijuana, a felony, and misdemeanor counts of possessing drug paraphernalia and an illegally obtained prescription. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

The Antigo High School marching band will perform at Friday’s annual off-road parade in downtown Crandon, bringing a bit of Red Robin flair to the home of the Cardinals. The parade will kick off at noon and will include a color guard, several bands, and the reigning Brush Run champion as parade marshal. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

A father-son dispute at White Lake Tuesday ended with the arrest of both individuals. The younger of the pair was cited for disorderly conduct and causing criminal damage to property while his dad was arrested on a damage complaint as well as being a felon in possession of a firearm. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

The Antigo school board granted preliminary approval to the 2013-14 budget Tuesday, but not before several members said they needed more time for review and others suggested it was time to stop hiding behind the “rookie” label. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

An arraignment hearing was adjourned here Monday for an Antigo man accused of molesting a young girl on the basis that he did not have representation of an attorney. Edward L. Fleming, 58, of 1336 Neva Road, is charged in Langlade County Circuit Court of a felony count of first degree sexual assault of a child. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Fulfilling a commitment she made in March, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin spent a half-day recently touring the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest learning about the current challenges to forest health as well as proposed solutions. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

The Antigo school district welcomed 16 new instructors this morning, eight days prior to the start of the fall term. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

The Antigo school district administrative team has some new faces, plus some familiar staffers with new roles. As the district prepares to open for the fall term, the administrative core, which was largely decimated by retirements and resignations over the summer months, has been revamped and is ready for students. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

A mix of updated classics and contemporary will be on display at the 2012 Parade of Homes hosted by the Langlade Hospital Auxiliary. The annual fall highlight will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

During her time in Antigo, Lehlo helped dozens—and maybe hundreds—of children learn to read and had local fan club few animals or people could match. But despite the well-wishes and prayers of many, the charismatic Rhodesian Ridgeback lost her battle with Blastomycosis, a rare and fatal disease, today. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Payment of thousands of dollars in fines was ordered in Langlade County Circuit Court Tuesday for a variety of local residents charged with traffic and ordinance violations. The citations were issued by the Antigo Police Department, the Langlade County Sheriff’s Department or the Wisconsin State Patrol. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

An Antigo man was ordered held here Tuesday on a $5,000 cash bond with a stipulation if freed that he not use a drug known as bath salts.

Wayne Tullberg, 45, of 629 1/2 Fifth Ave. was arrested Monday morning when an apparent bout of paranoia, believed brought on by the substance, caused him to seek refuge inside the Chase banking institution on the fear that someone outside the location was planning to kill him.

Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal


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The Antigo school board Tuesday filled a key administrative vacancy, selecting Dr. Don Childs to serve as interim administrator through June 30, 2014. Childs, who most recently served as interim administrator for the Clinton Community School District in southeastern Wisconsin, was selected on a 7-2 vote with Clark Palmer and Jim Schulz opposed. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal