Police K9 receives first aid pack
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Thanks to the care and compassion of a small but far-reaching organization based in central Georgia, Officer ‘Eros’ of the Merrill Police Department’s K9 unit received a gift...
View ArticleMAPS welcomes new staff
Merrill Area Public Schools welcomes a number of new staff members for the 2015-2016 school year. Pctured from from left are Jennie Strong, secondary math at Bridges Virtual Academy (BVA); Catherine...
View Article‘After the Bell’ program to start Sept. 8
For the 2015-16 school year, the “After the Bell” program will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 8. This free program is available for all middle school students whether they attend public or parochial school...
View ArticleHearing Services geared toward success
On April 15, 2015, Dr. Thomas Parry Au.D FAAA opened the doors to six new hearing service offices, Hearing Services of Wisconsin. “These six locations located in Antigo, Clintonville, Merrill, New...
View ArticleRibbon cutting scheduled for River Bend Trail
The public is invited to a ribbon cutting for the newly completed section of the River Bend Trail on Aug. 25 at 4:30 p.m. at the South end of Park Street. Rain or shine, the community will celebrate...
View ArticleMunicipal court
The following cases were heard in Municipal Court on Aug. 10, 2015. All have pleaded guilty or no contest. Disorderly conduct Larry J. Ashford, Merrill, $262.60; Shawn R. Boyd, Merrill, $199.60....
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2015 Merrill Relay for Life
<>The 2015 Merrill Relay for Life Hero of Hope Bill Burgener passes through the high-five tunnel during the opening ceremonies of the Relay. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of...
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Wedding dress show
Nearly 40 area members of the Christian Women’s Club gathered at the Merrill Eagles Club last Tuesday, for the club’s 35th annual fashion show. Following the showcase of various wedding dress designs...
View ArticleDNR stream bank program moves into NE Wisconsin
Anglers, conservationists and landowners with stream-front property are invited to an informational meeting from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Wittenberg Community Center about opportunities...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr. 8-20-75 The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors has defeated a measure that would have provided funding for the expansion and renovation of Pine Crest. Recent action...
View ArticleRussell S. Cottrell
Russell S. Cottrell, age 84, of Gleason, died Friday, August 21, 2015, at his home. Russell was born April 10, 1931, in Tomahawk, son of the late Earl and Adella (Stevenson) Cottrell. He married...
View ArticleUS 51 bridge maintenance scheduled next week in Lincoln County
Motorists can expect to encounter daytime lane closures on northbound and southbound US 51 between the Wisconsin River Bridge (south of Merrill) and Lincoln County K, beginning on Monday, Aug. 24. The...
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Local shop gives local boy a new set of wheels
Auto Jockeys Crew, Austin Graap and his new set of wheels. Left To Right: Brandon Baumann, Co-Owner John Cody, Austin Graap and his mother Jessica, Dustin LaChapelle and Co-Owner Jared Semling, Austin...
View ArticleFeingold campaign trail passes through Merrill
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Former Senator US Russ Feingold (D) made a campaign stop in Merrill Friday afternoon, joining an entourage of local residents on a downtown tour including River District...
View ArticleMAPS gives Apples to teachers; students to follow
Collin Lueck Editor Merrill Area Public Schools will be putting iPads into the hands of every student in kindergarten through grade 8 during the 2015-2016 school year. Each student will be issued their...
View ArticleTheresa Lombardi Roberts
Theresa Lombardi Roberts, age 77, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at Pine Crest Nursing Home. Theresa was born on May 14, 1938 in Amsterdam, New York, to Annunziato and Theresa...
View ArticleWausau man suspected in numerous Lincoln County burglaries
Lincoln County deputies have completed their investigation into numerous property crimes and have referred felony charges against a 29-year-old Wausau man. During the first week of May, property owners...
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Merrill Girl Scout leaves her mark on the MARC
Merrill Ambassador Girl Scout Brooke Bushor received her Girl Scout Gold Award, which represents commitment to Girl Scouting and her community through hard work and responsibility. Brooke Bushor On May...
View ArticleLincoln County Circuit Court
Sentencings Andrew J. Spransy, 33, Merrill, intimidate victim/dissuade reporting, sentenced to 12 months probation. Devin R. Schoonover, 34, Beloit, possession of firearm by felon, sentenced to 1 year...
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‘Mighty Moo’: USS Cowpens (CVL-25) World War II Pacific Theatre
Col. Paul Russell Cowpens, named for the Battle of Cowpens of the American Revolutionary War, was launched on 17 January 1943 at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation, in Camden, New Jersey. The Mighty...
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