MAPS welcomes new Activities Director John Miller
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Earlier this month, John Miller officially became the new activities director for Merrill Area Public Schools; stepping in for former AD Rick Bonnell who will return to teaching...
View ArticleFair to showcase 2nd annual Demolition Derby
Beginning at 6 PM this evening, the Lincoln County Fair Association will showcase the 2nd annual Demolition Derby at the Merrill Festival Grounds. According to Fair Association President Dale...
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Ask an Official: Merrill Police chief discusses officers’ role in emergent...
This week’s featured question was submitted for an officer of the Merrill Police Department. “I was told Merrill officers go to medical emergencies too, is this true? If so, do Merrill officers go to...
View ArticleVFW Post 1638 to celebrate 75th Anniversary
For a fun day with the whole family, come down to the Merrill Expo Center on Aug. 5 as Merrill’s Schmitt-Manecke-Donner VFW Post 1638 celebrates its 75th anniversary. The celebration goes from 11 a.m....
View ArticleMonster Truck Tour coming to Lincoln County Fair Sunday
For the first time ever, The All Star Monster Truck Tour invades The Lincoln County Fair for one huge day of destruction on Sunday, July 30. The biggest names from all across the United States will...
View ArticleAnnette J. Crespo
Annette J. Crespo, 83, Wausau, died Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Colonial Manor, Wausau. No services. Taylor-Stine Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Merrill.
View ArticleBarbara J. Schmitz
Barbara J. Schmitz, age 64, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Mount View Care Center in Wausau, WI. Barbara was born on March 25, 1953 to the late Marvin Stahnke and Arlene(Dawson)...
View ArticleJoel Allen Kleinschmidt
Joel Allen Kleinschmidt, age 60, of Weston, WI, passed away on July 24, 2017, at St. Clare’s Hospital in Wausau, WI after a long battle with cancer. He was born to Milton and Vernette (Langhoff)...
View ArticleJohn J. Middlestead, Sr.
John J. Middlestead, Sr., a longtime resident of Picayune, MS, passed away July 10, 2017 at the age of 85. John, known lovingly as Jack, Daddy and Papa Jack was born in Merrill on July 26, 1931 to...
View ArticleMildred “Millie” J. Roman
Mildred “Millie” J. Roman, age 90, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017, at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. Millie was born on June 6, 1927, to the late William and Lena (Beyer)...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 35-year-old Cadott man was arrested Monday morning after a traffic stop in the Town of Wilson. The man was stopped around 9:30 a.m. on US Hwy. 8 near County Rd. CC. A check showed he was wanted by...
View ArticleMerrill Rangers win two over the weekend
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter In Saturday afternoon’s game in Tomahawk, the Rangers won by a score of 8-5. The game went back and forth for many innings until the Rangers captured the lead in the sixth...
View ArticleNTC announces Law Enforcement Certification graduates
Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce that four area students graduated from NTC’s Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Academy on May 31, 2017.
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MAHA housing project set to begin
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Last week, Merrill Area Housing Authority (MAHA) Executive Director Paul Russell announced the commencement of the new Stonebridge Housing complex project, to be located across...
View ArticleKaren K. Graap
Karen K. Graap, age 62, of rural Merrill, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at her home, of natural causes. Karen was born July 6, 1955, in Merrill, daughter of the late Paul and Leona Graap. Karen had...
View ArticleJoseph “Joe” N. Lohff
Joseph “Joe” N. Lohff, age 69, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. Joe was born on January 29, 1948 to the late LuEllen Lohff, in Merrill....
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Haunted Sawmill returns with special summer haunt
The Haunted Sawmill is proud to announce its return. After Vincent went missing for an entire year, the Haunted Sawmill is back in 2017 better and scarier than ever with more shows and more excitement....
View ArticleM*A*S*H Blood drive set for Thursday
The Community Blood Center’s 2017 MASH Blood Drive will be held Thursday, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, 106 N. Memorial Dr., Merrill. Schedule an appointment and get a free...
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