More snowmobile trail closings
Due to unusually warm weather, Corridor 19 and Trail 86 in Zone 1 of Lincoln County’s funded snowmobile and winter ATV trail system are now closed. Snowmobile and winter ATV trails in Zones 2 and 3...
View ArticleHistory Hunt registration opens
The 2017 History Hunt, a fundraiser hosted by Merrill Historical Society, will be held Saturday, April 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m, with check-in any time between 8 and 11 a.m. Registration forms are...
View Article‘Paint the Night’ to raise funds for Our Sisters’ House
Grab a friend and participate in a fun evening to “Paint the Nite” to raise funds for Our Sisters’ House homeless shelter. The event will be held Saturday, March 11, at the VFW in Tomahawk from 4-8...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 2-23-77 First ward alderwoman Jean Rogers is taking on the Merrill School Board and encourages residents to contact the members of that board to put a stop to a...
View ArticleWisconsin hit hard by flu bug
The flu bug is hitting Wisconsinites hard, spiking to nearly 1,000 confirmed cases, and hundreds of hospitalizations. According to figures from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), there...
View ArticleBridal Fantasy Expo at Lund & Taylor
On Saturday, March 4, the latest wedding fashions, colorful wedding decorations and aroma of tantalizing cuisine will fill the air at Lund & Taylor Bridal Gallerie, 1025 E. Main St., Merrill. Lund...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
February 20 2:40 p.m.- An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver gave false identification to the officer and was arrested for that offense. The female was searched and a pen cap...
View ArticleChurch Mutual earns reputed Tom Landry Award
Church Mutual Insurance Company earned the Tom Landry Award in mid-February for its support of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and dedication to youths. “We are honored to be recognized with this...
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Schultz and Bolling’s state championship bids cut short
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter A successful season for two Bluejay wrestlers has come to an end at the WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament in Madison. Senior Devon Schultz (132) and junior Noah Bolling...
View ArticleHatchet boys finish 8-14, look ahead to playofs
The Tomahawk Hatchet boys basketball team finishes the regular season with an 8-14 record, after losing their regular season finale 60-55 on Thursday night at Mosinee. In the early going of the first...
View ArticleT.B Scott library offering free tax prep assistance
Free tax help at T.B. Scott Library Merrill area taxpayers can get personal tax preparation help in one of three remaining sessions at T.B. Scott Free Library. Wisconsin Judicare staff will offer...
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Ask an Official: MPD discusses patrol staffing
This week’s featured question was submitted for an officer of the Merrill Police Department Merrill Police Lieutenant Greg Hartwig The question reads: “ “Why don’t police work in pairs anymore? I...
View ArticleWinter-Reed named Athlete of the Week
MHS senior Allison Winter-Reed has not only been taking care of business on the MHS soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, but in the classroom as well- holding a flawless 4.0 GPA since her...
View ArticleSt. Francis announces 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Highest Honors (3.75 – 4.0): Lauren Cohrs, Isaiah Rell (4.0), Nevaeh Nelson, Tessa Wheat (4.0), Aaron Arndt, Rebecca Rell. High Honors (3.50 – 3.749): Cali Brown, Hailey Gerbig, Kamryn Beyer, Kyleigh...
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PRMS students recognized
This week Prairie River Middle School celebrated Students of the Second Quarter. At PRMS, Students of the Quarter are recognized for their efforts in being a good citizen, including: Behavior,...
View ArticleAttempted use of another’s identity leads to Felony charge for Merrill woman
Lisa M. Prueser, 25 of Merrill-was charged Feb. 21 with Felony-Misappropriation of Identifying Information to Avoid Penalty. According to court records, Prueser was involved in an incident in the city...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
February 24 6:46 p.m.- An officer responded to a retail theft complaint. The caller advised a male party had left the store without paying for an item. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle when...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 32-year-old Gleason man was arrested Monday afternoon for battery, disorderly conduct and resisting an officer after deputies responded to the Town of Russell for a disturbance at a residence. The...
View ArticleJames S. Brown
James S. Brown, age 90, of Merrill passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill, under the care of his family and the staff at Bell Tower Residence. As a coincidental tip...
View ArticleElaine R. Mensching
Elaine R. Mensching, 91, of Merrill, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. No services at her request. Taylor-Stine Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Merrill, assisting the family.
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