Post 46 blanked by Antigo
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Tuesday’s game in Antigo would get ugly for Post 46 as they get 10-run ruled in the fifth inning losing 10-0. Merrill was only able to get one hit which came from Trevor...
View ArticleAlice in Dairyland comes to Pine Crest
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter With June being Dairy Month, Wisconsin is celebrating all across the state. It also marks a very busy time of the year for Alice in Dairyland, who made a trip to Pine Crest...
View ArticleCongressional art winner
Merrill High School senior Shailee Myers was honored by Congressman Sean Duffy during the Congressional Art Reception on Friday, June 9, at the Center for Visual Arts Gallery in Wausau. Her...
View ArticleCelebrate Finland’s 100th anniversary in Merrill with Metsa Machines
June 14, 2017 marked Finland’s 100th year anniversary and they’re commemorating the milestone with a tour of the United States with Sisu – Finland’s traveling sauna. Want to meet Sisu? Metsa Machines...
View ArticlePublic invited to weigh in on city’s outdoor rec plan
The City of Merrill is seeking public input on its five-year Outdoor Recreation Plan. An online survey is available for residents to weigh in on what potential project they feel are important. The City...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 6-22-77 Merrill will soon be full of Winnies. Winnebago campers that is. Winnebago owners from across the state will meet this weekend to camp at the Lincoln County...
View ArticleMERRILL HIGH SCHOOL 4TH QUARTER HONOR ROLL 2016–2017
GRADE 9 Highest Honors (4.0): Eve Akey, Kamille Ament, Ty Bailey, Michael Casper, Aleecia Dawson, Dawson Dengel, Cody Depies, Katelyn Hahn, Elizabeth Hartson, Skylar Herdt, Dominic Laufenberg, Isabella...
View ArticlePrairie River Middle School Honor Roll – 4th Quarter 2016-17
6th Grade Highest Honors 4.0: Brian Ball, Evelyn Blennert, Mason Borchardt, Olivia Cordova, Carla Higgins, Samuel Holzinger, Summit Hoyt, Judah Leder, Midori Paulus, Jaiden Pillai, Addison Schmeltzer,...
View ArticleLCSS garners County Board support in addressing soaring case load
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Following a near-unanimous show of support from the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors Tuesday night, the Lincoln County Department of Social Services will soon receive some...
View ArticlePatrick Thomas Roberts
Patrick Thomas Roberts, of Colby, formerly of Merrill, age 68, died on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at his residence in Colby, WI. He was born on February 12, 1949 to the late Bernard and Margaret...
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Merrill Post 46 takes down Wausau for first win
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Post 46 came out with a 5-1 victory after beating Wausau-United last night at Athletic Park. A good pitching performance and opportunistic hitting with runners on base...
View ArticleSister Adele (Verena) Wehri
Sister Adele (Verena) Wehri, SCSC, age 92, of Merrill, Wisconsin, died June 19, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living, Merrill, WI....
View ArticleMore questions than answers in stalled broadband internet expansion
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter In early 2015, many rural county residents were delighted to hear of an initiative by county government to spearhead bringing high speed internet service to all county...
View ArticlePine Crest to host Ice Cream Social
The community is invited to Pine Crest Nursing Home on June 29 for the annual ice cream social. Starting at 2 p.m., enjoy live entertainment by the Szydel’s, ice cream with all the toppings, as well as...
View ArticleTomahawk VFW Post invites veterans to Fall Ride
The Wurl-Feind-Ingman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2687 in Tomahawk invites all veterans, who ride motorcycles or not, to visit Tomahawk’s Veterans Fall Ride in September. This year the VFW is working...
View ArticleCounty sends clear message to Madison on Congressional Re-Districting
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Last Tuesday, Lincoln County forwarded a resolution to the WCA (Wisconsin County Association) in support of the revamping of the state’s congressional districts. In passing the...
View ArticleSister Celine Goessl honored
Sister Celine Goessl SCSC, was honored at the Franciscan Federation Annual Conference in Buffalo, New York, held June 16-19. Those honored are selected based on how they reflect Bonaventure’s role as a...
View ArticleAlice in Dairyland drops in at Pine Crest
Alice in Dairyland comes to Pine Crest By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter With June being Dairy Month, Wisconsin is celebrating all across the state. It also marks a very busy time of year for Alice in...
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