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Wrestlers show up strong at Zelinski meet, topple Raiders
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Saturday morning, the Bluejay varsity wrestlers hit the road bound for the Milwaukee suburbs, competing in the annual Zelinski Memorial Duals Meet hosted by Whitnall High...
View ArticleSkaters take 2nd at home tourney
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Friday evening, the Bluejack coop hockey squad played host to a four-team tournament at the MARC. First on deck for the ‘Jacks were the L’Anse (Mich.) Purple Hornets. The ‘Jacks...
View ArticleCity explores alternative NTC project funding
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Tuesday evening, the city’s Personnel and Finance Committee unanimously approved an interim City General Fund Loan in the amount of $100,000 to Tax Increment District (TID) No....
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
January 23 8:00 p.m.- An officer responded to a shoplifting complaint. The employee observed a group of juveniles in the store and one was observed placing items in a purse and left without purchasing...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 1-26-77 A Town of Harding man is lucky to be alive this morning after fire destroyed his home early Monday. The man told Fire Chief Ray Priebe that he had filled the...
View Article2-Bit Romance Bundle redux at the library
If you enjoyed the Friends of T.B. Scott Library’s 2-bit bundles of romance last Valentine’s Day, you’re in for a treat, because they’re back – and waiting for you! From now until Feb. 14, the Friends...
View ArticleState readers borrow record number of eBooks and Audiobooks in 2016
Wisconsin’s Digital Library, together with OverDrive, announces that they have set a new record for lending digital books in 2016. Wisconsin’s Digital Library, established in 2001 and funded by the...
View ArticleMerrill Police receive grant to upgrade defibrillators
Merrill police officers are now equipped with the most updated version of Lifepak defibrillators thanks to the support and generosity of the B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation. The new...
View ArticleMerrill United Way announces annual meeting
The Merrill Area United Way will hold its Annual Meeting on Feb. 6 in the Community Room at the T.B. Scott Library in Merrill. The public is welcome to attend. The Board conducts a very brief meeting...
View ArticleKnights of Columbus announce 13th annual fishing contest
The 13th annual Knights of Columbus ice fishing contest, benefiting the “After the bell” program and other charities, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Lake Alexander. The...
View ArticleLibrary presents ‘Unplugged 2’
Toe-tapping, guitar strumming, melodious notes will waft from T.B. Scott Free Library’s Community Room on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 1-4 p.m. This musical event coincides with Merrill’s Winterfest and...
View ArticleVocal Jayz to warm hearts on Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, let the MHS Vocal Jayz sing sweet songs to your sweetheart. Following tradition, the Vocal Jayz will be offering their hearts and voices to the Merrill community during the day on...
View ArticleWomen’s Day of Caring free support program in Merrill
Marshfield Clinic’s breast cancer survivorship program will be offered to patients and the community on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Lincoln Lanes in Merrill. “We are offering women in our communities a day...
View ArticleTurkiewicz selected Athlete of The Week
THS Junior Matthew Turkiewicz’s championship run in the 152 pound weight class helped catapult the Hatchet wrestlers to a 2nd place finish last weekend at the Markesan Hornet Invitational Meet, hosted...
View ArticleDAT Bar to host dinner and raffle this evening
DAT Bar of Merrill (1404 W. Main Street) will be hosting a dinner and raffle this evening for the Community New Year Ride to Empower Abused Children event. Over $2,500 in prizes from 33 area businesses...
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Ask an Official: MPD discusses in-squad computers
This week’s featured question was submitted for an officer of the Merrill Police Department. MPD Administrative Captain Corey Bennett The question reads: “What are the laptops or tablets used for in...
View ArticleSen. Tiffany advocates for removal of mining moratorium
You’re Hired! How Wisconsin can help America make things again By Senator Tom Tiffany In 1998, the state of Wisconsin enacted a “mining moratorium” law. The law requires a company applying for a mining...
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