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Drs. Meghan and Timothy O’Brien and staff will open the clinic doors to underserved children at the annual Give Kids A Smile Day Friday. The O’Briens have been longtime proponents of the program, offered through the Wisconsin and American Dental Associations to provide free exams, cleanings, fluoride and education to children ages three to 12. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Dan and Lynn Stanowski, of Mattoon, danced away with the first place prize at the Boys and Girls Club winter extravaganza at the North Star banquet center Saturday. The couple, both executives in the insurance industry, were classic ballroom performers for the third year of the “Antigo Thinks You Can Dance” program. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

The Antigo school board may be ready to add an additional varsity sport at the high school level. The board will convene Tuesday at 7 p.m. for the regular January session and a main agenda item will be approving a request from the Antigo Penguins Swim Club to have swimming become a WIAA high school sport. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Crandon-based Hometown Trolley has been awarded a $2.6 million contract with the city of Alpena to build new fully-electric trolleys over the next two years. Alpena was awarded a grant under the Clean Fuels Act to utilize a platform that did not burn fossil fuels, which provided the opportunity for Hometown Trolley to market their innovative new vehicle. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

After a week of subzero temperatures, the weather is moderating just in time for Sunday’s Winter Fun and Wellness Day at Peaceful Valley Park. With snow falling today and Sunday’s temperatures forecast to reach the mid-20s, the scene appears to be set for an outstanding afternoon and evening of free activities. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

A delivery truck loaded with furniture was stolen overnight from AC Liquidators located along Highway 45 on Antigo’s far south side. The Langlade County Sheriff’s Department this morning was piecing together information in regards to the theft which was believed to have occurred after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Jobless numbers climbed across the northwoods and much of Wisconsin in early winter, but more recent figures show a slowly improving unemployment picture on a regional and national basis. The state Department of Workforce Development reported Wednesday that 25 of the state’s 32 largest cities saw unemployment increase between November and December. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Brian Southworth and Jerad Servais spent Wednesday morning pumping gas for anyone who would let them, working to earn tips they plan to donate to Dillon's Fund. On Memorial Day, Dillon Sus was in a car accident along Highway 64 and Hill Road in Antigo. He and 4 other high school students were heading north and went through a stop sign when their car was hit. Two passengers died and Dillon was paralyzed after being thrown from the car. Full Story: WSAW

Grady Hartman of Rhinelander, a patrol sergeant with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Department, has been appointed by Gov. Scott Walker as that county’s new sheriff. He replaces Jeff Hoffman, who retired from the position late last year. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Sometimes, criminals are incredibly easy to find. A 33-year old Antigo man was arrested Monday afternoon when he called 911 and told the dispatcher that he was on probation. He confessed that he had been drinking and asked police to “come and get me.” So they did. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

One of the coldest days in recent years is a perfect time to think toward spring and the health benefits of garden-fresh vegetables. McDougal’s Farms LLC will host a guest speaker, nutritionist Wendy Fassbender, for a special program on the health benefits of pure food on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the greenhouse. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

Wisconsin is far from hurricane central but a recent contribution by law enforcement officers, including those here, is making a difference in the lives of those affected by one of the largest East Coast storms on record. In cooperation with a state-wide disaster relief effort called Sheriff’s Adopting Sheriff’s, the Langlade County Sheriff’s Office recently raised $1,400 to send to the Union County Sheriff’s employees in New Jersey who were jolted by Hurricane Sandy. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

An Antigo man has died in connection with a traffic accident which occurred late Thursday afternoon in the village of Birnamwood. He has been identified as 31-year old James V. Galarowicz. A preliminary investigation indicates that a medical condition is likely to be a contributing factor in the crash. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal

January is National Stalking Awareness Month, and with stalking playing a part in recent high-profile domestic violence homicides in Wisconsin, advocates here say there is urgency to raising awareness about this dangerous behavior. “Locally, stalking is a routine occurrence in many of the abuse cases we see,” Michele Arrowood, executive director of AVAIL Inc., an advocacy agency for victims of domestic and sexual abuse, said. “Law enforcement does an excellent job of recognizing and trying to address the issue; however, some stalking behaviors stop short of being criminal activity or even obvious harassment, which limits the remedies available to victims.” Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal