Mae E. Lupton
Mae E. Lupton, age 92, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. Mae was born on May 17, 1924 to the late Walter and Dorothy (Peterson) Woellner in...
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Jean A. Prather, age 85, formerly of the Town of Pine River, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Jean was born August 28, 1931, in Merrill, daughter of the late...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 24-year-old Tomahawk man was arrested Monday evening on a warrant charge. Deputies went to a home in the Town of King at 9 p.m. to investigate a disturbance. While there they learned the male was...
View ArticlePark City Credit Union to break ground on new headquarters
This summer Park City Credit Union will start construction on a new 26,000-square-foot headquarters at the southeast corner of Highway 64 and Pine Ridge Avenue. The new development, projected to open...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
May 1 2:12 p.m.- Officers responded to a retail theft. The vehicle was located and a traffic stop was conducted. Two of the occupants were identified as suspects in the retail theft and were arrested...
View ArticleMiddle school students ‘Chalk the Walk’
PRMS accelerated art students were on the River Bend Trail Monday working on the grant project awarded to them by the Merrill Community Foundation’s Beyond Computers and Crayons Grant. Artists “Chalked...
View Article4-H’ers showcase dramatic and musical talents
Lincoln County 4-H’ers shared their dramatic and musical talents on Saturday, April 29, at the Tomahawk School Auditorium for this year’s Lincoln County 4-H Drama, Lip Sync and Music Festival. Martie...
View ArticleBridge maintenance, lane closures scheduled in Marathon, Lincoln counties
Motorists can expect to encounter daytime lane closures for routine bridge maintenance at the following locations: •Marathon County: Eastbound WIS 29 bridges over Porky Creek, Big Eau Pleine River, and...
View ArticleHelen Keller’s life portrayed at library Friends’ program
In 1883, a life-threatening illness left a little girl imprisoned in her own body, deaf and blind. Thanks to the persistence of a young teacher, the girl grew up to be a world-renowned author, public...
View ArticleMerrill Noon Optimists raise $600 for Summer Library Program
The Merrill Noon Optimists have gifted the T.B. Scott Free Library with a check in the amount of $600. The donation will be used to underwrite a professional children’s performer. Each summer, as part...
View ArticleLocal pizza restaurants promote ‘Parents Who Host Lose the Most’ campaign
This graduation season, local pizza restaurants are partnering with the Lincoln County Drug-Free Coalition and local law enforcement to promote the Parents Who Host Lose the Most: Don’t Be a Party to...
View ArticleCouncil adopts fee schedule for junk, debris removal
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Tuesday night, a resolution approving a fee schedule for the removal of junk storage and debris by the Merrill Street Department, was unanimously passed by the city’s Common...
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Klug’s Country Gold re-opens in new location
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter On Monday, April 24, Dale and Eric Klug opened the doors of Klug’s Country Gold, at their new location of 1020 E. Main St., Merrill. In celebration of the relocation,...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 5-11-77 MAPS School Superintendent Roger Lowney wants out of his contract as he has accepted employment in the State of Washington. The 41-year-old Lowney came to...
View ArticleSuperintendent’s Corner…
Dr. John Sample Proud Superintendent While this school year is nearing the end, we are working hard to implement many exciting changes for Merrill Area Public Schools. Our staff and administrative team...
View ArticleSwim club car wash raises funds for summer swim meet
Members of the Aqua Jays Swim Club defied chilly and breezy conditions Saturday, while hosting a car wash fundraiser courtesy of Bubbles Car Wash and co-owner Adam Norman. According to coach Kristie...
View ArticleMerrill Golf Club pro authors book
Merrill Golf Club pro Mike Potter has just published the book, Forward and Up. It is a paperback golf self-help book with many insights that even the non-golfer will appreciate. Over the year and a...
View ArticleScantlin named April Youth Optimist
Alisha Scantlin is the Youth Optimist for the month of April; she was nominated by Mrs. Emily Bonack. Mrs. Bonack writes, “Alisha is a very hard worker and serves as an example to her peers. She can...
View ArticleJennifer “Jenny” K. Wimmer
Jennifer “Jenny” K. Wimmer, age 45, of Merrill, died on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus...
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