Category Archives: Construction/Destruction

Mobil Gas Station by Fairgrounds Closed

I drove through the Mobil Mart to see what is going on there. It looked as though the place was closed, and that has been confirmed. In the windows there are signs stating that they are, in fact, closed. There … Continue reading

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Beer-eze Bar & Grill Now Open

  Beer-eze Bar & Grill Now Open While driving through town this evening, the parking lot was full at the new business in the former Weekends/Rookies building. The “Open” sign was shining brightly. There has been quite a bit of … Continue reading

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Antigo Cafe Now Closed

Antigo Cafe Now Closed — NOW REOPENED Another downtown Antigo business has now closed its doors. Antigo Cafe is no longer in operation. It is a little ironic really, Arby’s opens up and the cafe closes. I sure hope this … Continue reading

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Holiday Inn Express Coming to Antigo

  Holiday Inn Express Coming to Antigo According to the Antigo Daily Journal, plans are a go for a new Holiday Inn Express to be built on Antigo’s north side. While I don’t feel the need to complain about this … Continue reading

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More Antigo downtown businesses closing

  Memory Lane Scrapbook & Stamp Shoppe Well, looks like downtown Antigo will be more vacant soon, with Memory Lane closing their doors. How sad is that? Memory Lane hasn’t been in business very long either. I thought scrapbooking was … Continue reading

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Arby’s coming to Antigo

  As most residents know, there is a sign in front of the Draeger gas station north of town that says something about future site of Arby’s. I am looking forward to this. I think it’s good to have a … Continue reading

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Old Kmart building

      What’s going into the Old Kmart building? I have heard some rumors lately that there is a new business going into the old Kmart building north of town. First, I heard it was going to be Shopko, … Continue reading

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Old McMillion/Hennigan’s Hotel

McMillion Hotel – Hennigan’s Hotel I am glad to see this eyesore gone, but, in some ways it saddens me. I think the old buildings help to remind us of what downtown Antigo used to be like. There are so … Continue reading

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