Market animal auction sees higher numbers, and a bit of charity as well

The Langlade County Fair Market Animal Sale got a boost Friday evening, both in prices paid for the championship livestock and the community-minded attitude of the bidders.

After a protracted bidding war with Servco FS, Strasser-Roller Funeral Home, represented by Ann Roller, took the grand champion market hog for $6 a pound, outpacing the $5.25 paid in 2013 for the grand champion hog.

Matt Bowman brought in the champion animal, with a final weight of 280 pounds. He also exhibited the 2013 winner.

Full story: Antigo Daily Journal

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