9/11 Patriot Day Program
The 9/11 Patriot Day Program on Sept 11, will take place at the Lincoln County Veterans Memorial Park in Tomahawk at 10 a.m. People are encouraged to come earlier to reflect on the events that occurred...
View ArticleMiller’s Home Furnishings states support for Guard and Reserve
Mike Williams, Chairman of the Wisconsin Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, has announced that Wally Smith, owner of...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports
A 39-year-old Tomahawk man was arrested Monday afternoon on a warrant charge. A deputy was assigned to investigate a complaint from a man in Michigan who purchased something from the Tomahawk man but...
View ArticleChrist United Methodist Church welcomes new pastor
Pastor Ho Lee recently began serving the congregation at Christ United Methodist Church in Merrill and Wildwood Chapel in Gleason. Ho Lee, who started in the ministry in Korea, completed his Master of...
View ArticleNTC Merrill campus dedicates rail car
Northcentral Technical College held a dedication Thursday for a rail car that is now being used to train emergency personnel at the Public Center Safety of Excellence in Merrill. The former Canadian...
View Article‘Nickel Tour’ celebrates Merrill’s trolley days
Merrill Historical Society and Merrill Transit System are teaming up to celebrate the 125th anniversary of public transportation in Merrill by offering rides along the route taken by Merrill’s trolley...
View ArticlePark City Credit Union adds County Market branch
Park City Credit Union opened a new branch inside Dave’s County Market in Merrill on Aug. 3. Credit union president Val Mindak noted that the branch served over 500 memers in the first two days it was...
View ArticleRibbon cut for River Bend Trail
A ribbon cutting was held last Tuesday to officially open the newly completed section of the River Bend Trail. The biking/walking trail parallels the Wisconsin River and currently along the former...
View ArticleGrandstand to become reality, ground breaking set.
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter During its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, the Common Council wasted no time in placing the final stamp of approval on a new grandstand structure at the former Lincoln...
View ArticleViolet B. Schmidt
Violet B. Schmidt, age 88, formerly of the Town of Corning and Merrill, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on Monday, September 7, 2015, while residing at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. Violet...
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Merrill Labor Day festivities
The Merrill community celebrated Labor Day 2015 in traditional style with the parade through town, followed by the Lions Car Show and other activities at the Fairgrounds. <>
View ArticleLocal man garners multiple felony charges after bout with officers
Thursday afternoon, officers responded to a local tavern, after receiving information of a male party consuming alcohol in violation of bond conditions. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the...
View ArticlePolice notify community of sex offender’s release
On Sept. 22, 2015, convicted sex offender Jamie Schwartz, 51, will be released to community supervision administered by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. He is not wanted by the police at this...
View Article2015 M.A.S.H. Blood Drive breaks all records
Over 300 hero citizens from Lincoln County turned out to volunteer or donate at the 2015 M.A.S.H. Blood Drive. The Community Blood Center joined forces with all three Lincoln County Veterans of Foreign...
View ArticleSen. Johnson talks immigration reform in Merrill
Fueled by the ongoing Presidential campaigns, immigration reform has become a hot button issue as of late. During a visit to Merrill Monday, Sen. Ron Johnson discussed his stance on immigration reform...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports
Two people are in the Lincoln County Jail after a traffic stop early Saturday morning led to numerous charges. A resident on State Rd. 64 in the Town of Corning phoned the Sheriff’s Office at 4:38 a.m....
View ArticleNew Lincoln County plat book now on sale
The new 2015 edition of the Lincoln County Plat Book is now available for purchase at the UW-Extension office located in the Lincoln County Service Center at 801 N. Sales St., Suite 101 in Merrill....
View ArticleMerrill Police Department reports
September 1 3:29 a.m.- A male called reporting he was being assaulted by his girlfriend. The girlfriend was found to have a warrant for her arrest through Marathon County Sheriff’s Office. Both...
View ArticleHardware stores teaming up to prevent lead poisoning in Lincoln County
Did you know that 70 children in northern Wisconsin alone tested positive for high blood lead levels in 2013? Although lead poisoning is preventable, many children are still exposed. Lead can cause...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr. 9-10-75 The Merrill City Council Chamber was packed for last night’s meeting as local youths turned out to protest what could be the end of their youth center. City...
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