Rural schools panel pleased, shocked

Members of the state’s Task Force on Rural Schools were pleased—and shocked—by the status of northwoods districts and the challenges they face Wednesday. The panel, which is chaired by 34th District Assemblyman Rob Swearingen of Rhinelander and 35th District Rep. Mary Czaja of Irma and 36th District Rep. Jeff Mursau of Crivitz, toured the Elcho school district and Antigo High School, prior to a public hearing that stretched into the late afternoon hours held in the Volm Theater. Full story: Antigo Daily Journal