Elcho News

Schoolchildren will join with members of the community and veterans of all ages to pay homage on the 11th day of the 11th month on Wednesday.

A school recess scheduled to allow instructors to attend the state teachers convention couldn't have come at a better time for local health officials.

School districts across Northcentral Wisconsin are keeping a close eye on students coming down with flu symptoms.

Three Antigo school district elementary schools, plus Elcho High School have been honored for high achievement amidst a tough economic climate.

After classes end on Tuesday, the Elcho School District will close its doors until next week.

Just a handful of White Lake school district residents were on hand Tuesday evening for the annual meeting, where spending and taxes were confirmed and plans for the smallest of the three Langlade County-based schools were discussed.

With all the focus on the H1N1 vaccine, northwoods health care providers have encountered a surprising problem-a shortage of the seasonal flu immunizations.

Despite the rain, Elcho school was armed by sunshine this morning. Representatives of the Wisconsin Public Service Community Foundation were on hand for the dedication ceremony for SolarWise for Schools, a solar energy and education program now in place in the school district.

Langlade County zoning officials are watching with care, and some concern, as the state Legislature reviews a Department of Natural Resources overhaul of shoreland zoning regulations.

It's homecoming week at Elcho High School, although 2009 will bring about a few changes.

CRIVITZ - Amy Zastrow had 21 kills as Algoma went 11-1 to take first at the Crivitz Invitational on Thursday night.

Daniel 'Dano' R. Derginer, 53, Marinette, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at Bay Area Medical Center after a courageous battle with melanoma.

A fine car count and spirited competition helped break the chill of fallish weather Friday night at the racing at the Langlade County Fairgrounds speedway.

The Langlade County Board of Supervisors held a quick and clean meeting today selecting a vendor for its elderly lunch programs, approving a five-year capital projects program and passing a deal to consolidate its printer and copier needs to one vendor.

The Antigo Fire Department is preparing for the worst-whether they are involved in fires or emergency medical concerns.

Based in Appleton, Wis., Cory Chisel believes he has the best of both worlds. He gets to live in peace in the Midwest while traveling the world with his band, the Wandering Sons.

Two area loggers, facing a squeeze from declining prices and shrinking markets, will soon be heading to the Langlade County courtroom.

The northwoods will be sizzling with Independence Day events this weekend. The celebrations actually kick off Friday night with a fireworks extravaganza set to music in Birnamwood.

It was a great night of racing at the Langlade County Fairgrounds speedway for the Doug Kincaid Memorial.

While conceding that times are tough economically, the Langlade County Board of Supervisors this morning approved a new non-union salary matrix that in several cases will result in substantial salary increases effective on July 1. At its regular June meeting, the board approved the matrix as recommended by the board's leadership, including chairman ...