Four Bluejay wrestlers headed to sectionals
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter As a result of Saturday’s WIAA Regional Wrestling meet at the MHS Field House, four Bluejays punched their tickets for tomorrow’s WIAA Sectional meet at River Falls High School....
View ArticleLadewig selected Athlete of the Week
MHS Senior Joe Ladewig has proved an integral part of the young but promising Merrill-East Hockey coop this season, ranking third in team overall scoring (5 goals, 8 assists and 13 points) including a...
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Ask an Official: Housing Authority discusses upcoming Jenny Towers and Park...
This week’s featured question was submitted for Merrill Area Housing Authority Director Paul Russell: Merrill Area Housing Authority Director Paul Russell The question reads: “I thought I remembered...
View ArticlePreliminary details released of PRMS crash
At approximately 1: 30 PM on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 8, Merrill officers responded to a report of a vehicle striking the exterior wall of Prairie River Middle School. Upon further...
View ArticleAuthentic Creole Fat Tuesday meal served at Bell Tower Residence Feb. 28
Holy Cross Sister John Marie Simien will once again share her Creole roots through food at the Fat Tuesday Gumbo Supper. The event will be Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 4:30-7 p.m. in Assisi Hall at Bell...
View ArticleDomestic disturbance results in strangulation, battery charges for Merrill man
Ricky L. Hippe, 48 of Merrill-was charged Feb. 15 with Felony-Strangulation and Suffocation and Misdemeanor charges Domestic Violence Related Battery and Disorderly Conduct. According to court records,...
View ArticleShirley A. Pankow
Shirley A. Pankow, age 66, passed away at her home, on Friday, February 17, 2017, while under the care of Asera Care Hospice. Shirley was born on August 11, 1950 to the late Wilburt and Mildred...
View ArticleRichard G. Williams
Richard G. Williams, age 94, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Pine Crest Nursing Home Merrill. He was born July 31, 1922 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He married Mathilda Nyquist...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
February 17 11:32 a.m.- A male was arrested and transported to the jail for a probation violation. 2:01 p.m.- A male was arrested and transported to the jail for a probation violation. 3:52 p.m.- A...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
Two Tomahawk men were arrested last Tuesday evening on drug charges after a traffic stop in the City of Tomahawk. A deputy stopped a vehicle for an equipment issue just before 1 a.m. The passenger in...
View ArticleState superintendent primary election today
Yes, there is an election going on today. Statewide, voters are narrowing the field for the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Incumbent Tony Evers is seeking his third, four-year...
View ArticleBoys cap hot streak with thrilling Rapids win
By Jeremy Ratliff Reporter There is little argument to the idea of the Merrill Boys varsity basketball squad experiencing their share of conference woes this season. At times the road through the...
View ArticleAdventures in the Far East at library
Even with the recent warm spell, if winter is beginning to wear on you, and you can’t get out of town, come to T.B. Scott Free Library on Sunday for a brief, exotic escape to lands about as distant...
View ArticleLibrary goes solar; be a partner
T.B. Scott Free Library is going solar — and it’s easy for you to learn more about alternative energy, and help the library and the environment with your own green. Due to continued interest, an...
View ArticleAdministration, students to work out schedule change at MHS
Collin Lueck Editor The Merrill Area Public Schools Board of Education tabled the discussion of modifications to the master schedule at Merrill High School last Wednesday night. Superintendent John...
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MHS presents annual artists open house
Is artistic graffiti considered to be true works of art? Graffiti is making its way into popular culture and can now be seen in art exhibits, including at this year’s annual Mural Open House and Art...
View ArticlePRSYL children experience aviation at Merrill Airport
Pine River School For Young Learners recently started a curriculum called “Read, Play, Learn.” Though this curriculum teachers choose a book to focus on each month. Throughout that month the children...
View ArticlePark & Rec Commission to reconsider skatepark site
Collin Lueck Editor Finding a location for a proposed skatepark in Merrill is back in the hands of the city’s Park & Recreation Commission. In December, the commission had recommended locating the...
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