Wendy N. Flemal
Wendy N. Flemal, age 70, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017, under hospice care at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer for the past 16 years....
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 61-year-old Merrill man was cited last Sunday evening for an OWI. Deputies responded to State Rd. 107 and Eggert Drive in the Town of Rock Falls after receiving a report of a one vehicle crash. A...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
July 14 1:30 p.m.- An officer responded to an animal at large complaint. The caller advised the neighbor is continually allowing their dog to run loose in the area. The dog was observed running loose...
View ArticleRangers jump out to an early lead in win against Rock Falls
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter In yesterday afternoon’s game at Athletic Park, the Merrill Rangers beat the Rock Falls Gunners 10-3. The Rangers jumped out to an early lead and held on to it throughout...
View ArticleRelay for Life fund raiser at Culver’s
Culver’s of Merrill will hold a fund raiser for the Merrill Relay for Life on Tuesday, July 18. Ten percent of the day’s profits will be donated to Relay for Life.
View ArticleNancy L. Nedden
Nancy L. Nedden, age 84, of Merrill, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home surrounded by family. She was born February 2, 1933 in Stanley, WI to the late Leo and Helen...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Northern Roundup returns for third year
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Friday afternoon will kick off the 3rd annual ‘Northern Roundup’ Car Show and activities at the Gleason Community Club in Gleason; presented by Rooster Six Customs Car Club. As...
View ArticleStabbing suspect held on $100,000 bond
A 24-year-old Tomahawk man is being held on a $100,000 cash bond in connection to a stabbing which occurred in the township of Bradley on Saturday, July 8. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded...
View ArticleRangers lose tight game to Wausau
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Last night the Merrill Rangers took on Wausau at Athletic Park in Merrill. The low scoring game ended at 2-1 in favor of Wausau after a late inning run got them the lead....
View ArticleMary I. Parratta
Mary I. Parratta, age 74, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017, at Benedictine Living Community in Wausau. She was born on December 11, 1942 to the late Eugene and Helen (Livingston) Goldberg-Taylor...
View ArticleBierman Building provides new home for Enrichment Center, expo hall
By Collin Lueck Editor The city of Merrill christened the brand new Bierman Building on the Merrill Festival Grounds last Wednesday. The building is both the new home of the Merrill Enrichment Center...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Beetles are Back in Town…
By Dan Marzu Lincoln & Langlade County UW-Extenion Agricultural Educator No, I’m not talking about the rock group from the ‘60s. Unfortunately, I’m talking about the more destructive kind that have...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Waid Funeral Home & Cremation Service bringing pieces of history to the...
Waid Funeral Home & Cremation Service staff is excited to showcase their own horse drawn hearse at the Lincoln County Fair this year. This horse drawn hearse was used by the Schram-Waid Funeral...
View ArticleTomahawk Public Library receives genealogical donation
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Those seeking to research their French-Canadian heritage have new tools at their disposal, thanks to a recent donation to the Tomahawk Public Library. Wednesday afternoon,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MPD hosts 3rd annual ‘CopsNBobbers’ event
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter On July 11, Merrill Police Chief Corey Bennett was joined by officers Kurt Perra and Mark Heckendorf (School Resource Officer) at Larson Lake for the 3rd annual “CopsNBobbers”...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Charges filed in 18-month old Homicide Case
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter A 21-year old Merrill man who has been under mental health commitment since shortly after a family member discovered his father’s deceased body on January 12 of last year, now...
View ArticleNorthwoods Summer Art Tour July 28, 29, 30
Artists, vacationers and residents of the Northwoods have a common bond. We all seek places of great natural beauty to inspire and recharge. Northern Wisconsin has become a haven for many talented...
View ArticleHistorical Society shows off refurbished Brickyard School at fair
During the 2016 Lincoln County Fair, a “Raise the Roof” fund raiser was kicked off with the goal of replacing the roof, soffits and fascia on the Brickyard School Museum. Thanks to a great many...
View Article