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Two Merrill WWII veterans honored with Quilts of Valor
Merrill World War II veterans Gerritt “Chub” Van Der Geest and Lloyd “Bud” Schmitz were presented June 25 with custom, hand-made Quilts of Valor in recognition of their service to their country. The...
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Ask an Official: MPD’s Tesch discusses drugged driving vs drunk driving
This week’s featured question was submitted for an officer of the Merrill Police Department The question reads: “I have a few questions about drugged driving. If special tests and a breathalyzer can...
View ArticleFair to feature professional bull riding, barrel racing
The Lincoln County Fair will present two days of “Professional Bull Riding and Barrel Racing” starting at 7 p.m. each night at the Merrill Festival Grounds. Get ready for the heart-pounding, thrill a...
View ArticleSecurity Health Plan invests $1,000 in Kinship of Tomahawk youth mentoring...
Rachelle Tuyls met Kiana when she was 12 years old, at a time when Kiana’s father was working full time and her mother had returned to school. Her parents were making investments in their family’s...
View ArticleMerrill Golf Booster Club golf tournament right around the corner
On Saturday, July 8, the Merrill Golf Booster Club will be hosting their 13th annual golf tournament at the Merrill Golf Course. The 18 hole tournament will be be a four person scramble with a men’s,...
View ArticleLynn L. Tordsen
Lynn L. Tordsen, age 63, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. Lynn was born June 11, 1954, in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Fred and Shirley (David)...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 35-year-old Tomahawk man was arrested Thursday afternoon on a warrant charge. A deputy stopped him on County Rd. A at County Rd. H in the Town of King just before 2 p.m. A check showed his driver’s...
View ArticleHoops for Health Girls Basketball Camp
Starting on July 10, there will be a girls basketball camp for kids who are going to be in grades K-8 in the 2017-18 school year. The camp will run from July 10 through July 13, then start up again on...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
June 30 3:57 p.m.- A caller reported finding a syringe in his yard. The syringe was properly disposed of. 4:16 p.m.- A caller reported finding a syringe. The syringe was turned over to an officer and...
View ArticleAnna I. Ineichen
Anna I. Ineichen, age 46, of Marshfield, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She was born on May 15, 1971 to the late Walter G. Sr. and Marie (Spoerri) Ineichen, in Merrill. Anna attended...
View ArticleBernadine L. Frick
Bernadine L. Frick, age 92, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017, at her home, under the care of her family and hospice services. Bernadine was born September 1, 1924, in Langlade County,...
View ArticleCounty sharpens focus on Tax Delinquent Properties
By Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Following lengthy discussion during their regular monthly meeting on June 20, the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors set the wheels in motion for local, and possibly...
View ArticleHappy 241st Birthday America!
On behalf of the staff of the Merrill Foto News, we would like to wish our readers and local community a very safe and joyous Independence Day holiday! The Foto News will resume regular hours of...
View ArticleLee R. Zastrow
Lee R. Zastrow, age 82, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Lee was born August 29, 1935, in Merrill, son of the late Harry and Adela (Hagedorn) Zastrow. He...
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Pow Wow Days Parade
The Tomahawk Lions Club presented Pow Wow Days July 3 & 4, which featured a host of activities including the Pow Wow Days Parade on July 4. Here are some scenes from the parade, as captured by...
View ArticleChamber ‘Spotlight on Business’
The Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce Spotlight on Business for the month of July is American Family Insurance – David Cooper Agency. The David Cooper Agency is located at 2011 E. Main St. and is owned...
View ArticleMerrill City Band – An American Celebration
The Merrill City Band sends a special invitation to all veterans, those currently serving, auxiliary members, and their families, to help celebrate the USA at Normal Park tonight, July 5, beginning at...
View ArticleJuly events at T.B. Scott Library
Friday, July 7, from 1–3 p.m. is the Independence Day Coloring Event in the community room. All materials will be provided including colored pencils and markers along with your choice of coloring...
View ArticleOTTS Garage hosts free annual summer event
OTTS Garage will be welcoming musicians and staff members this week from The Extreme Tour. The purpose of The Extreme Tour is to use extreme sports and music events to reach at-risk and counter culture...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 7-6-77 Chaos has erupted at Lincoln Hills School in Irma as 80 employees have walked off the job. The work action affects counselors, food service personnel,...
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