Antigo News Archives

An Antigo man faces a charge that he tried to hire someone to kill his ex-wife.

Cash bond is set at $100,000 for 36-year-old Chad Jorgensen, who's charged with solicitation of first-degree intentional homicide.

The criminal complaint says authorities recorded Jorgensen discussing the plot with the other man, who told police he had jokingly agreed to be the hit man. The informant also told police Jorgensen agreed to give him photos of the ex-wife and partial payment, with the rest to follow once the job was done. Read more

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Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at St. James Catholic Church. via Antigo Daily Journal

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“The board has to establish and maintain a structure that empowers the staff and provides leadership to our children as they enter the 21st century.”

Four candidates are vying for two at-large positions on the White Lake board of education, with voting on April 1. The ballot includes at-large incumbent Jennifer Wild, past board member Sandy Holbrook, Tammy ... via Antigo Daily Journal

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“Your voice is improtant and I will make sure it is heard”

As the final week of campaigning prior to next Tuesday's election draws shorter, two familiar foes are in the running to represent Antigo's Fourth Ward on the Langlade County Board of Supervisors. via Antigo Daily Journal

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U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold plans to conduct listening sessions on Wednesday in Wausau and Antigo. via Wausau Daily Herald

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Lee Dinsmore and his wife Perk shared a lifetime of foreign service knowledge and experience with visitors to the Antigo Public Library Tuesday. via Antigo Daily Journal

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Shawano County authorities say they're continuing to investigate a Friday afternoon crash here that left two drivers dead. via Appleton Post-Crescent

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Two people died Friday after an afternoon two-vehicle collision in the village of Wittenberg. via Green Bay Press-Gazette

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“Do your best every single day and success will follow you. You will go through many hurdles but if you believe, you will go over these hurdles and succeed. "And the greatest thing is to be true to yourself”

Dennis Duchac admits that when he took over the head role as coach of the Antigo High School girls basketball program last fall, he would have his work cut out for him. via Antigo Daily Journal

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New and improved buses are meeting the needs of more people in one Northwoods County ... The Department on Aging , in Antigo , now has two additional buses for the county, as part of the Coordinated ... via Buses world news

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“Attendance should be way up; private rentals should be way up. It appears that use escalated this year.”

Joe and Lynda Schroepfer of Antigo drove to Wausau on Sunday with their two grandchildren, ages 2 and 5, for an end-of-the-season visit to Sylvan Hill's tubing slopes. via WisInfo

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Antigo fell short of bringing home a state title but the boys and girls squads, as well as a pair of singles, posted solid marks in the Wisconsin High School Bowling Club's championship meet at Ashwaubenon last ... via Antigo Daily Journal

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Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church. via Antigo Daily Journal

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“People expect him to be bald. When you have a character that is that well-known, you have to be true to it.”

For Erik Harvey, taking on the role of Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks meant leaving a little of himself behind. via Antigo Daily Journal

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“Last year our goal was to make it to the top five”

Second-year bowling coach Bill McFarlane likes to compare his favorite sport to golf. via Antigo Daily Journal

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The Langlade Figure Skating Club, fresh off gold and silver medal peformances at the Badger State Games, will hold its popular skating showcase Sunday at 6 p.m. in the multi-purpose building at the fairgrounds. via Antigo Daily Journal

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“When I first met them, I thought, 'What are they getting themselves into?”

A Milwaukee couple who found themselves with a bit of extra time and some newly adopted sled dogs on their hands a few weeks ago are wrapping up a unique adventure along the Ice Age Trail. via Antigo Daily Journal

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“This proposal is not an open campus program, but does allow for some flexibility throughout the school day for eligible students”

Antigo High School juniors and seniors in good standing will enjoy limited open campus privileges beginning in the fourth quarter. via Antigo Daily Journal

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Three generations of the Wetzel family of Elcho participated in the various races that made up the American Birkebeiner this past weekend in Cable. via Antigo Daily Journal

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