Bell Tower to host 9th annual Artisan Showcase
Celebrate the arts by attending the ninth annual Merrill Artisan Showcase, on Feb. 11 in Assisi Hall at Bell Tower Residence, 1500 O’ Day St., Merrill. The show runs from 1-5 p.m. and includes 20 or...
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Ask an Official: MFD discusses fire fighting in bitter cold conditions
This week’s featured question was submitted for the Merrill Fire Department MFD Administrative Battalion Chief Mike Drury The question reads: “Is it true a fire is easier to fight in bitter cold...
View ArticleMichael Buble tribute trio coming to town
On Friday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m., the Merrill Area Concert Association brings a show-stopping performance to the Merrill High School Auditorium. Shades Of Bublé, a three-man tribute to international...
View ArticleChurch Mutual employees support ‘After the Bell’ program
Members of the Church Mutual ‘Christmas Is’ Committee recently presented a donation of $1,000 to support the After the Bell program. Church Mutual employees contribute to funds distributed by this...
View ArticleTraffic stops leads to Felony Methamphetamine related charges
On the evening of Monday, Jan. 9, an officer stopped a vehicle near the intersection of W. Third and Genesee streets, upon discovering the driver was operating with a suspended driving status....
View ArticleBoys drop fifth straight
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Friday night, the Bluejay boys hit the road for Schofield, resuming conference action in a bout with DC Everest. The Evergreens jumped out to an early single point lead in the...
View ArticleWilliam H. “Bill” Morris, III
William H. “Bill” Morris, III, of Merrill, WI, died January 14, 2017, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 67 years. He was born June 7, 1949, in Merrill, WI. He is preceded in...
View ArticleNile W. ‘Nick’ Seis
Nile W. ‘Nick’ Seis, 74, of Wausau, passed away January 20, 2017. Nick was born August 2, 1942, son of the late Wilfred and Arnine (Searl) Seis. Nick loved baking and had taken several courses at a...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
Tomahawk firefighters, along with a deputy responded to a structure fire early Tuesday morning in the Town of Bradley. A cell 911 call at 2:09 a.m. reported a milk house on fire in the 8000 block of...
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Z104 ceases while WJMT continues with new name and face
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter As of Tuesday morning, Jan. 24, 2017, 104.1 FM WMZK of Merrill, aka “Z104,” ceased programming, as the station prepares for its permanent transition to Christian programming...
View ArticlePhilip Sheil
Philip Sheil, age 95, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill, under the care of his family, the residence staff, and hospice services. Phil was born...
View ArticleLaura M. Lloyd
Laura M. Lloyd, age 91, of Merrill, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill under hospice care. She was born March 18, 1925, in Laona, WI, to the late...
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East unable to find answers for Bluejay girls
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Tuesday night the Bluejay girls opened the doors of the MHS Field House in welcoming Wausau East and in turn sent the lady ‘Jacks packing with a decisive 56-44 WVC win. While...
View ArticleBoys disarm Lumberjacks
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter In the wake of being handed their fifth consecutive loss Tuesday night at D.C. Everest, the Merrill boys answered the call Tuesday night with a ferocious second-half performance...
View ArticleWinterfest weekend in Merrill
As part of Merrill’s Winterfest Weekend, the Merrill Optimist Club will be holding their annual cardboard sled race on Jan. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Lion’s Park, 210 W. 3rd St. Registration will...
View ArticleMerrill native Nickel attains national insurance industry’s highest post
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter On Dec. 13, 2016, Ted Nickel was elected as the 2017 President of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The NAIC is the U.S. standard-setting and...
View ArticleNorth Woodies annual banquet set for April
The “North Woodies” Ladies Ducks Unlimited, Merrill/Tomahawk chapter will be hosting their annual fundraising banquet on April 19 at The Merrill Eagles Club, 1205 Lake St. Local businesses or...
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