Track athletes recognized at annual banquet
As part of their annual awards banquet on Tuesday May 30 at the MHS Commons, the following varsity track athletes received awards: Nathan Koch-Shannon Blake Award; James Pawlicki-Sacrifice Award; Adam...
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T.B. Scott Free Library celebrates flipping the solar switch
T.B. Scott Free Library “flipped the switch” Thursday <>Members of the T.B. Scott Library Board and representatives of the Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce joined for a ribbon cutting Thursday to...
View ArticleKindhearted Home Care’s fitness center to offer fitness classes
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Last Friday afternoon, Kindhearted Home Care (KHC) of Merrill announced yet another expansion of services. According to facility owner Diane Goetsch, in addition to the new...
View ArticleMerrill High School Class of 2017 Scholarships & Awards
DYLAN ALFT- **Gold Tassel KELSEY AMELSE- Sandy Hoffman Memorial Nursing Scholarship; Shannon L. Hall Memorial Scholarship; *Aspirus Inc. I Scholarship (NTC); *Lincoln Co. 4-H Leaders’ Assoc....
View ArticleJefferson School dedicates spirit trail
The Jefferson School Spirit trail was dedicated in memory of Lee Wardall on Tuesday, June 5. Mr. Wardall taught physical education at Jefferson for many years and impacted hundreds of lives during his...
View ArticleRoad work to begin tomorrow on CTH’s K and Q
Lincoln County Interim Highway Commissioner Jason Lemmer, advises the Highway Department will be milling and paving Cty. K and Q in the Town of Scott, beginning tomorrow. The project is expected to...
View ArticleSoccer athletes recognized at annual banquet
At their annual banquet on Sunday, five Bluejay Girls Soccer athletes were recognized for their efforts on the field this season; three of which garnering All-WVC honors.
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 6-8-77 The Merrill High School class of 1977 will soon walk across the stage in the East Gym. The ceremony will begin tomorrow at 8 p.m. As the school year ends MAPS...
View ArticleNorth Central WI Master Gardeners announces Garden Walk 2017
The 16th annual Garden Walk, sponsored by the North Central Wisconsin Master Gardener’s Association, Inc., will be held Friday, July 7, 1-7 p.m., and Saturday, July 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This year we travel...
View ArticleLuella M. Henderson
Luella M. Henderson, 95, formerly of the town of Harrison, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at her home under the care of her family. Luella was born July 7, 1921, in Merrill, daughter of the late...
View ArticleFundraiser kicks off for River Bend Trail’s Agra Pavilion renovation
A lot of exciting things will be going on this summer on the River Bend Trail! At the trail head on Park Street, Agra Industries Inc. of Merrill will be completely renovating the exterior of the Agra...
View ArticleAssembly Republican leaders promote education budget package in Merrill
Assembly Republican leaders illustrated the positive impact of their education budget proposal during a press conference at the Merrill School District Office Thursday afternoon. Rep. Rob Swearingen...
View ArticlePRMS student/teacher duo to partake in Lake Michigan research voyage
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Even though the 2016-17 school year officially ended today, one lucky PRMS student’s school year will extend just a couple more days; as 8th grader Nick Tanck will join 7th/8th...
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Merrill Post 46 drops first two games
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter In Thursday’s home opener against Plover, one bad inning would prove costly for Merrill. Post 46 got out to a good start going up 2-0 on Plover in the early innings but...
View ArticleSuperintendent’s Corner…
By Dr. John Sample Proud Superintendent It’s that time of year when students and teachers are excited for the end of the school year. I fondly remember my own thoughts as a classroom teacher when...
View ArticlePaws for Thought
By Lincoln County Humane Society Summer is finally here and with that comes something enjoyable for humans and terrifying for animals – fireworks. Did you know July 5th is one of the busiest days of...
View ArticleLincoln County 4-H Leaders’ Association awards scholarships
Lisa Krueger, Monica Gruetzmacher, Keia Woller and Kelsey Amelse, all of Merrill, are this year’s recipients of the Lincoln County 4-H Scholarship. Lisa, daughter of Beth and Kevin Krueger, graduated...
View ArticleDance studio raises funds for local boy’s wish
Students, parents, and community members involved with the Dawn Troyer Dance Studio came together last month to raise awareness and money for a very important cause. Ten-year-old Parker Blum of Merrill...
View ArticleLincoln County Fair entry forms due by June 15
4-H members are busy working on their 4-H projects and preparing their exhibits for this year’s Lincoln County Fair, July 26-30. Since 1920, when the first 4-H club was organized in Lincoln County,...
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