Emergency communication boards made possible through Beyond Crayons &...
The Beyond Crayons and Computers Grant through The Community Foundation provided funding for Emergency Communication Boards for city and county emergency personnel. Glenda Yonke, Speech/Language...
View ArticleLincoln Wood bids farewell to State Street facility
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter As of late last week, a building which had stood for well over a century at 200 S. State Street, and the oldest standing Lincoln Wood Products facility; was laid to rest by...
View ArticlePark City Credit Union to break ground in July
A groundbreaking ceremony will mark the launch of Park City Credit Union’s new headquarters at the southeast corner of Highway 64 and Pine Ridge Avenue. The project includes a 26,000-square-foot,...
View ArticlePost 46 takes down Plover in extras
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Last night’s battle against Plover came to an end in 10 innings as Post 46 got the 14-8 win. The offense was a big part of this game for both teams with there being 34...
View ArticleGazebo Nights coming to Normal Park
Normal Park will be hosting Gazebo Nights concert every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. starting on July 6 and going through Aug. 31. Each night will have a different band or artist of all varieties of music....
View ArticleDoris R. Paroubek
Doris passed away peacefully on June 23, 2017, with her husband at her side at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born September 17, 1930, in Merrill Wisconsin. She married the love of her life, Donald...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 6-29-77 Events fill the front page for those looking to celebrate our nation’s birthday. As always Tomahawk will have the most going on with a four day celebration...
View ArticleMerrill Baseball Hall of Fame to induct five new members
The Merrill Baseball Hall of Fame is going to be inducting four new individuals along with a historic team in 2017. The four individuals consist of Chris Berndt, David Klug, Harlan Rothmeyer and Jared...
View ArticleDuane “Dewey” Kleinschmidt
Duane “Dewey” Kleinschmidt, age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2017 at home in Appleton. Dewey was born on June 26, 1941 to the late Elmer and Grace (Kriewald) Kleinschmidt. He was born...
View ArticleCity entertains sale of Fox Point site
By Collin Lueck Editor The Merrill Area Housing Authority (MAHA) remains intent on acquiring the former Fox Point site for development of a housing project. After an unsuccessful application to obtain...
View ArticleChurch Mutual names new legal officer
Attorney Michael M. Smith has joined Church Mutual Insurance Company as vice president, secretary and general counsel, effective June 29. In his new role, Smith will provide strategic direction and...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
June 26 4:03 p.m.- An officer responded to a burglary complaint. The caller’s door handle had been damaged and medication had been taken from the residence. The investigation is ongoing. 7:44 p.m.-...
View ArticlePost 46 splits double header with Marshfield
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Last night Post 46 played two games in Marshfield taking the first game by a score of 7-6. Merrill would be trailing most of the game but thanks to a late inning rally they...
View ArticleDorothy M. Plamann
Dorothy M. Plamann, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2017, while residing at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Dorothy was born July 31, 1922, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, daughter of...
View ArticleCollege News
The following students from Tomahawk were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s List for the 2017 spring semester: Hannah Crosby, Ashley Evans and Mitchell Schauer. The following...
View ArticleEagles award scholarships
On June 26, the Aerie and Auxiliary of the Merrill Eagles Club #584 awarded scholarships to three area seniors. Pictured from left are Cassandra Blake (parents Kevin and Christina Blake), Trista Rathke...
View ArticleCome build with T.B. Scott Free Library
You don’t need a hard hat to enter the “construction zone” that is your library! Libraries build collections, communities of caring, reading and research skills – they even build solar installations....
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