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Band with local ties headed for Euro-Russian tour
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Just shy of one year since a trip to the Florida panhandle for a week-long recording session, groove/thrash metal band All Out Mutiny – comprised of Merrill resident Robby Ray...
View ArticleBolling named Athlete of the Week
MHS junior Noah Bolling has certainly proven himself a force to be reckoned with on the wrestling mat this winter, his 26-2 record speaks for itself. Bolling’s mat skills proved tried and true last...
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Ask an Official: Merrill City Administrator addresses concerns of downtown...
This week’s featured question was submitted for Merrill City Administrator Dave Johnson. Merrill City Administrator Dave Johnson The question reads: “Why and when was the parking changed downtown from...
View Article‘Ridin ‘N Drivin’ 4 The Kids’ fundraiser set for Feb. 18
On Saturday, February 18 the Community New Year Ride to Empower Abused Children will lead their “Ridin’ ‘N Drivin’ 4 The Kids” event; a 3-county, 8- stop voyage to benefit Northwoods Chapter of Bikers...
View ArticleVideo: Record weekend for Devils Creek Stump Jumpers
The Devils Creek Stump Jumpers Snowmobile Club set a new attendance record Saturday, at their 9th annual Vintage Snowmobile show held at Schult’s Country Inn. According to club president Al Maluegge,...
View ArticleJeffrey J. Woller
Jeffrey J. Woller, age 60, entered into heaven on February 10, 2017. Jeff was born in Merrill, WI to Reuben and Evelyn (Kluckman) Woller. Jeff was a dairy farmer and drove school bus for over 15 years....
View ArticleKay Marie Gruett
Kay Marie Gruett, age 74, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill under the care of her family, Pine Crest staff, and hospice services. Kay Marie...
View ArticleHeidi L. Dorgan
Heidi L. Dorgan, age 35, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Heidi was born August 24, 1981, daughter of Leonard and Sharon (Fisher) Krueger. She married Ivan...
View ArticlePatience “Pati” L. Zwicky
Patience “Pati” L. Zwicky, age 53, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at her home in Ashland, WI, with the love of life beside her. Pati fought a courageous battle with...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 23-year-old Merrill man was arrested Monday afternoon in the Town of Merrill on a warrant charge. The Wausau Police Department asked Lincoln County deputies to attempt to locate the man who was...
View ArticleAdam C. (Fox) Krueger
Adam C. (Fox) Krueger, 25, of Merrill, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017. Adam was born June 5, 1991 in Merrill the son of Sue Ann Krueger and Marty Fox. He graduated from Merrill High School and...
View ArticleMerrill High School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter 2016-17
Grade 9 Highest Honors (4.0): Eve Akey, Kamille Ament, Jake Bailey, Ty Bailey, Abigail Burgener, Dawson Dengel, Cody Depies, Katelyn Hahn, Elizabeth Hartson, Grace Heldt, Mackenzee Hoffman, Reese...
View ArticleMAPS’ Board of Education to discuss master schedule changes at MHS
The Merrill Area Public Schools Board of Education will discuss modifications to the master schedule at Merrill High School during its regular meeting Wednesday night. In a report to the board, MHS...
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Girls rob Rapids
<> By Jeremy Ratliff reporter Friday night, the Merrill girls hosted their final conference bout of the season; squaring off with the Wisconsin Rapids Raiders at the MHS Field House. The ladies...
View Article2017 Snowmobile season: Lincoln County accident free, State holding at average
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Despite a rather sporadic snowmobile season this year, the number of fatal snowmobile crashes is still holding near the historic average at 12. However locally, for the second...
View ArticleMerrill police reports
February 10 1:10 p.m.- Officers responded to a student out of control. The student was resistive with officers and kicked a door while being escorted into an office. The student is being referred to...
View ArticleCollege news
The following local students completed their degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and were eligible to participate in Dec. 17, 2016 Commencement ceremonies: MERRILL- Bethany...
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