MAPS classes and activities cancelled Tuesday Jan. 17
Due to the arrival of sleet and freezing rain last night and the overnight hours, all MAPS classes and activities have been cancelled for Tuesday Jan. 17. As of 6 AM Tuesday morning, up to a 1/2 inch...
View ArticleT.B Scott Library to host annual cookbook exchange
In celebration of WinterFest, T.B. Scott Free Library will be hosting their fourth annual cookbook exchange. The cookbook exchange is being held from 10 a.m. until noon, Saturday, Jan. 28, in the...
View ArticleCorporation seeks to bolster economic development in region
Grow North Economic Development Corporation focuses on creating economic development opportunities to improve the vitality of Oneida, Vilas, Forest, Lincoln, Langlade, Oconto, Florence and Marinette...
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Rhinelander upends boys in OT
By Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Friday night, Merrill Boys Basketball (6-4) found themselves entrenched in yet another tooth ‘n nail slugfest in a non-conference bout with Rhinelander (3-3). Both teams were...
View ArticleMerrill small business receives governor’s award
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter On Friday, December 16, 2016 Wisconsin Interstate Contracting (WIC) of Merrill and owner Renee Koebe, were one of seven Wisconsin businesses recognized by the Wisconsin Economic...
View ArticleThaw closes some Lincoln County snowmobile trails
Due to the current January thaw, Lincoln County’s funded snowmobile and winter ATV trails in Zones 2 and 3 will be temporarily closing at 5 p.m. today. Trails in Zone 1 will remain open. Trail...
View ArticleSchool forest to host family fun day
On Saturday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Merrill School Forest Family Fun Day offers a chance for families to enjoy the great outdoors and try different winter activities. The equipment rentals...
View ArticleGirls rout Rhinelander
By Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Last Thursday night, the Bluejay varsity Girls Basketball squad (8-4) played host to Rhinelander (4-5) in game two of their two-game non-conference home stand. The ladies...
View ArticleVFW essay winners announced
VFW essay winners announced On Monday, Jan. 2, Merrill VFW Post 1638 announced the winners of the 2016-17 Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy winners. According to contest chairperson Tracy Jopek, a...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr. 1-19-77 Five people will run for three open spots on the Merrill Area Public Schools School Board this spring. Of the three incumbents, only two have chosen to...
View ArticleSuperintendent’s Corner…
By Dr. John Sample, MAPS Superintendent It’s hard to believe that we are approaching the halfway point of the school year! It seems like just yesterday that we were welcoming the graduating class of...
View ArticleIce Draggers pump gas, prepare for season
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter As a gesture of appreciation for Gary Schwartz, fuel sponsor and one of the event’s founding fathers, the Merrill Ice Draggers dropped in to Pine Ridge Mobil Tuesday night,...
View ArticleState legislators announce joint listening sessions
State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) will be holding joint listening sessions for constituents on Jan. 23, 24 and 25 with state Representatives Mary Felzkowski (Czaja) (R-Irma), Rob Swearingen...
View ArticleConference struggles continue for grapplers
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter A road trip to Stevens Point Thursday night resulted in the third consecutive conference loss for the Merrill varsity wrestling squad, falling 55-23 to the third ranked Panthers...
View ArticleMerrill Winterfest sled dog race postponed
Due to unseasonably warm weather, the Merrill Winterfest Pine River Run sled dog races originally scheduled for this weekend have been postponed to Feb. 10 & 11. The races are scheduled to start at...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
January 16 1:18 a.m.- Officers were dispatched to a business on Pine Ridge Avenue where a customer had been attempting to steal egg rolls from the business. When the officer arrived, the suspect...
View ArticleMerrill Sheet Metal Works, Bryant honor a community hero
Merrill Sheet Metal Works, a Merrill-based heating and cooling contractor, and Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems teamed up to honor a local Community Hero who does “whatever it takes” to make a...
View ArticleMerrill Adult Diploma Academy announces January 2017 graduates
Merrill Area Public Schools and Northcentral Technical College are proud to present the Merrill Adult Diploma Academy (MADA) January 2017 graduates. The graduating class consists of seven high school...
View ArticleBurgener selected Athlete of the Week
MHS Senior Austin Burgener has been playing hockey since he was three years old and currently holds the center position on the MHS hockey team. Austin’s wealth of experience has been quite evident this...
View ArticleHealth Department warns effects of Radon
Did you know that radon gas causes more than 20,000 deaths a year? It is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States. You cannot see, smell or taste it, so it is easy to...
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