Animal sale draws $78,173 in bids, businesses, farms, individuals buy

Isabelle Matuszewski’s grand champion steer was the show-topper at the Langlade County Fair market animal auction Friday evening.

The 1,375-pound animal brought $4,812.50 from Parsons of Antigo, $3.50 per pound.

A total of 42 animals were sold for $78,173.20 to a mix of local businesses, farms and individuals at the 40th annual event.