Warning sirens blare in Gleason Tuesday night
As the storm warning sirens blared from the roof of the Russell Fire Department Tuesday night, Chad Walker caught this video of some ominous looking cloud formations passing through the Gleason area....
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 5-18-77 Another week has passed and again the Foto News is reporting another fatal accident involving a young man from Merrill. Randall L. Hinke age 19 of Matthews St...
View ArticleCenter Avenue closures early next week
Merrill Public Works Director Rod Akey announces that the City of Merrill will be repairing curb and gutter and storm sewer on Center Avenue Monday, May 22, and Tuesday, May 23. These repairs require...
View ArticleMerrill celebrates Tree City USA status
The city of Merrill celebrated its 31st year as a Tree City USA with a tree planting at Stange’s Park Friday. Eighth grade students from Prairie River Middle School joined DNR Urban Forestry...
View ArticleBridge inspections, maintenance scheduled next week in Lincoln County
Motorists can expect to encounter daytime lane closures on US 51 and WIS 64 beginning May 22. Crews are inspecting bridges at the following locations: •US 51 over the Wisconsin River (Tomahawk) •Pope...
View ArticleMerrill City Band to perform at Memorial Day Ceremony
On Monday, May 29, the Merrill City Band will make its first appearance of the 2017 season. The group will join together with veterans, service members, auxiliary, scouts and others in helping to honor...
View ArticleWhy should kids have all the fun?
The Lincoln County Reads Adult Summer Library Program will soon be underway at T.B. Scott Free Library, where you can win prizes just for reading. Last year, 61 of 144 contest entrants won prizes,...
View ArticleMarshfield Clinic adds medication collection boxes across Wisconsin
Marshfield Clinic Health System is making it easier for patients and community members to safely dispose of medication by adding collection kiosks at 14 Marshfield Clinic pharmacy locations across...
View ArticleHeyel garners Athlete of the Week honors
MHS Junior Isaiah Heyel played a key role in the Bluejay Boys’ varsity track team’s 3rd place finish in their 11-team Otto Bacher Invitational Meet on Friday May 5. Heyel spearheaded the guys’ effort...
View ArticleLady sluggers blanked in WVC action
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Last Tuesday, Bluejay softball locked horns with Marshfield in a WVC duel at the MARC. The Tigers would go on to land the first blow with a run in the bottom of the second. The...
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Ask an Official: City admin explains TIF Development Incentives
This week’s featured question was submitted for City Administrator Dave Johnson City Administrator Dave Johnson The question reads: “How do development incentives work from the city? Are there certain...
View ArticleHatchet ladies kill 3 straight; knock off #8 Hurley
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Tuesday May 9, the upstart Tomahawk Hatchet softball squad looked to keep their momentum chugging in welcoming the Lakeland Thunderbirds to a GNC duel at Kahle Memorial Park....
View ArticleGolfers cross midway point in WVC tourney
Tuesday May 9, Bluejay varsity golf competed at Wausau Country Club for the 4th leg of the Valley conference tournament. Merrill would go on to place 7th with a score of 375. Medalists included Wausau...
View ArticleAlex Schmeltzer named PRMS May Youth Optimist
Alex Schmeltzer named PRMS May Youth Optimist The Merrill Noon Optimists have chosen Alex Schmeltzer for the PRMS May Youth Optimist award. Mrs. Joelene Weix nominated Alex stating; “Alex is quiet, but...
View ArticleSheriff’s office seeks public assistance in locating AWOL inmate
The Lincoln County Jail is seeking an inmate that failed to return to that facility this past Friday. Chastity Lerae Ritchie is a 24 year old white female who was serving a sentence in the Lincoln...
View ArticleFriends of River Bend Trail to host photo contest
Do you have any pictures taken on the River Bend Trail? The Friends of the River Bend Trail are looking for you! The group is holding a River Bend Trail photo contest. The winners will be displayed on...
View ArticleArleigh M. Jameson
Arleigh M. Jameson, age 88, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born September 23, 1928 in...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
Two days of severe weather kept the Communications Center at the Sheriff’s Office busy. On Tuesday night a tornado warning was issued for Lincoln County. Deputies and citizens reported possible funnel...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
May 16 3:15 p.m.- An officer responded to a burglary complaint. The caller stated a home that was for sale had been broken in to. No items were taken from the residence. Investigation is ongoing. May...
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