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City takes ownership of ‘Merrill Festival Grounds’
Lincoln County transferred ownership of the former Lincoln County Fairgrounds to the city of Merrill Thursday morning. The transfer of ownership was followed Thursday afternoon by a ceremonial...
View ArticleGridmen dauntless at Lakeland
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter The Merrill football team set out to prove that last week’s blowout win over River Falls was a more legitimate indicator of their talents than the lop-sided loss they took to...
View ArticlePhyllis Mae Schlueter
Phyllis Mae Schlueter passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on her 89th birthday. Phyllis was born September 9, 1926 to Leslie and Ella (Jaeger) Sabatke in Merrill, WI. Phyllis married Raymond...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports
A 21-year-old Pound, WI man was injured after a one vehicle rollover Tuesday afternoon in the Town of Pine River. Just after 1 p.m. the driver was heading east on State Rd. 64 at High Ridge Road when...
View ArticleDorothymae Ament
Dorothymae Ament, age 88, of Merrill, died Friday, September 11, 2015, at her home. Dorothymae was born December 4, 1926, in the Town of Schley, daughter of the late Arthur and Frances (Geiss) Heller....
View ArticleDeputy credited for saving boy’s life
A Lincoln County deputy is credited with potentially saving a young boy’s life after a report of a possible drowning was received at Otter Lake Campground in the Town of Harrison Sunday afternoon. Just...
View ArticleHot rod culture to invade Gleason Saturday
Gleason will be host to a brand new event with a vintage vibe as the Northern Round-Up classic car and motorcycle show takes over the Gleason Community Club grounds on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event was...
View ArticleFlags fly at half-staff in Ingman’s honor
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has ordered that the U.S. and Wisconsin flags be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, Sept. 16 in honor of Medal of Honor Recipient Sergeant Einar H. Ingman, Jr. Ingman, of...
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DAT Bar showcases the ‘Devils Blues’
<>Mitch Ostrowski, left, and Tom Jordan of 20 Watt Tombstone hammer out one of their latest tracks 'Untitled', at DAT Bar on Saturday night. Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Saturday night, Dennis and...
View ArticleBluejay defense deals knockout #3
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Lately, the Bluejay varsity gridiron crew have been playing a rather selfish, rather greedy brand of football. The guys have not only refused to allow the opposition to score...
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Spikers dominate home invite; axe Lumberjacks
<>The Blluejay girls defeated Wausau East in three games last Thursday in the MHS Fieldhouse. Jeremy Ratliff Reporter When the courts cleared in the MHS Fieldhouse on Saturday, the Bluejay...
View ArticleOpen house at HAVEN will honor Karen Jantz
HAVEN’s longtime Volunteer Coordinator, Karen Jantz, will begin a new chapter in her life at the end of September. On Thursday, Sept. 24, HAVEN is hosting an open house from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to honor...
View ArticleJenny Thorson to present storytime at the library
Celebrate the first day of fall by attending a Family Storytime Special at T. B. Scott Free Library on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Jenny Thorson will present an interactive program featuring fall, animals and...
View ArticleOrganization hopes to ‘give voice to the voiceless’
The Second Annual Mariachi Band and authentic Mexican food event will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Gazebo in Merrill. The event is a fundraiser for Comunidad Hispana which serves the Latino...
View ArticleHeads up, Hunters!
Michael J. Rader DNR Conservation Warden Well the days are getting shorter and the leaves are starting to show some color so fall must be on the way. That’s okay with me as fall is my favorite time of...
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Establishments receive health department awards
The Lincoln County Health Department has announced the second annual environmental health award winners for the 2014 licensing year (July 1, 2014- June 30, 2015). The award program recognizes the...
View ArticleMerrill Police Department reports
September 7 A party reported his medication was stolen and identified a female suspect. The investigation is ongoing. Officers responded to a reported 911 hang up where female was heard out of breath...
View ArticleDo not let the flu get you
People of All Ages Advised to Get Vaccinated With children back in school, and adults back to work after a busy summer, Lincoln County Health Department asks everyone to protect themselves and others...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr. 9-17-75 Classes at NCTI will resume an evening schedule this fall. According to NCTI Merrill Agent Roy Hull you should register soon if you are interested. Classes...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor
Editor, Citizens for Decency recently celebrated 25 years of community service, education and information about the continuing reality of pornography and all of its nasty consequences. This year’s...
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