Lincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 40-year-old Irma man was arrested early last Monday morning after deputies responded to a home in the Town of Birch for a noise complaint. When a deputy attempted to arrest the subject, he resisted....
View ArticleLincoln Community Bank invites customers to swipe for the Bluejays
Now available at Lincoln Community Bank is the Bluejay Pride personal checking account package. Customers may request a Bluejay Pride debit card and earn cash for Merrill High School programs. Every...
View ArticleMerrill baseball sweeps up north
By Andre Galella Special to Foto News Merrill varsity and JV baseball both traveled to Minocqua over the weekend to play in a round robin tournament, with varsity winning 6-5 and 11-3 and JV winning...
View ArticleT.B. Scott Library hosts Mark and Therapy Dog Kiva
Dogs, man’s best friends, have been helping humans for centuries. And it seems there is no end to their talents: herding, hunting, police work – just to name a few. Increasingly, the therapeutic...
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Jay Stadium hosts Special Olympics regional, Be Strong fund raiser
Special Olympics athletes from around the region converged on Merrill’s Jay Stadium Saturday for the Region 2 Track and Field competition. In conjunction with the Special Olympics regional meet,...
View ArticleRathke named May Youth Optimist
The Merrill Noon Optimist have chosen Trista Rathke for the May Youth Optimist. Ms. Michelle Heeg nominated Trista stating, “Trista is a very active member of the Merrill FFA. She is always willing to...
View ArticleLiberty Mutual employees help out at HAVEN
Three employees from Liberty Mutual Insurance in Wausau painted several areas in HAVEN’s office on May 2. The employees were participating in their company’s “Serve With Liberty” program which provides...
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Grund earns Eagle Scout rank
Jacob Grund of Boy Scout Troop 599, Merrill, has earned his Eagle Scout rank. He received this highest award in the Boy Scout program on Nov. 30, 2016, through Troop 599 chartered by St. John Lutheran...
View ArticleMay is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Motorists asked to look-twice for motorcycles; Cycle drivers urged to get properly licensed With over 550,000 Wisconsin residents holding a motorcycle license or permit – combined with the return of...
View ArticleRathke named May Youth Optimist
The Merrill Noon Optimist have chosen Trista Rathke for the May Youth Optimist. Ms. Michelle Heeg nominated Trista stating, “Trista is a very active member of the Merrill FFA. She is always willing to...
View ArticleJay W. Perry
Jay W. Perry, born 8/13/39, died peacefully at King, WI on 5/10/17 as a result of end-stage Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born in Merrill, WI, parents were James and Lora Perry. Jay’s military service...
View ArticleHistory Hunt a huge success
“The Merrill Historical Society History Hunt on April 29 was a huge success, both from the standpoint of a fundraiser and as a fun activity to involve people in history,” said Bea Lebal, president of...
View ArticleVideo: Funnel cloud passes over Gleason
Shot just north of Gleason near STH 17 Tuesday evening, witnesses indicated the funnel-which was not observed touching down- originated south of Gleason and moved northward. Video’s depicted below...
View ArticleCM CARES teams up with educators to spur interest in IT
CM CARES has teamed up with area educators to ignite a passion for information technology among students. CM CARES, the Church Mutual Insurance Company foundation, will support an Information...
View ArticleStorms bring high water, some damage
Heavy rains in Merrill and farther north are causing rivers to swell in the area this week. According to WJFW meteorologist Geoff Weller, the Merrill area received 4.33 inches of rain from Monday...
View ArticleVIDEO: Tuesday night’s storm over Gleason
Thanks for Chad Walker of Gleason for sharing this video he shot about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday from behind the Gleason Post Office as the storm moved through headed to the northeast.
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