Category Archives: Construction/Destruction

Peebles set to Open on April 30

According to the article in the Antigo Daily Journal, which you can find here, the Peebles store is set to open on April 30. The construction has been going on for some time now. Some of the brand names that … Continue reading

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Antigo Hardees is Now Closed

According to reports in the Antigo Daily Journal, the Hardees in Antigo is now closed. It sounds as though no warning was given and the manager was not commenting on the situation. You can read the Journal article here: http://antigodailyjournal.com/full.php?id=7525 … Continue reading

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Lisa’s Truck Stop Now Closed

Apparently after a long & difficult run, Lisa’s Truck Stop has now closed for business. The business has not done well for quite some time now. It was formerly the M&L Truck Stop. It is sad to see another business … Continue reading

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KFC Building was Demolished Today

The old Kentucky Fried Chicken building was laid to rest today. The operation had been closed in 2007 and the building sat empty since then. There had been rumors of a Taco Bell coming to that location, but, according to … Continue reading

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Fifth Ave Closed For Construction

About 4 blocks of Fifth Avenue is blocked off to thru traffic for construction. The blocked section runs from Lincoln Street to Superior Street. A detour is running down Deleglise Street to Century Ave to Hwy. 45/64. As reported in … Continue reading

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Antigo’s New Playground in Progress

There has been 3 or 4 stories printed in the Antigo Journal in recent weeks about the the new playground being built at the corner of Field St. and Sixth Ave. The park, according to the Journal, is being funded … Continue reading

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Change of Plans for Park Near Waukesha Bearings

The park that was planned to be built by Waukesha Bearings is now going to move to the other side of the road, into the FLOOD PLAIN ! Don’t forget to take your swim suit, if you plan to visit. … Continue reading

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Walmart Remodeling – like it or not?

So far, I am not impressed with the remodeling going on in Walmart. I think it looks terrible. It also annoys me when they are working during the store hours. I thought that was why they temporarily changed the hours? … Continue reading

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Future Rollerskating Rink in Antigo

Remember the Roller Rink in Antigo? Remember how much fun you had there? Do you want your children and grandchildren to have those memories too? Well!! Here’s your chance! We need the community involvement to insure there is the support … Continue reading

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Vulcan Brunswick Closes Today

According to news reports, the Vulcan Brunswick plant in Antigo is now closed and sent it’s employees home today. So, another mark on the board for Antigo businesses closing. It shocks me that apparently the employees were not warned of … Continue reading

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