Winchester and City Band at Cenotaph Park tonight
To help celebrate Merrill’s West Side, the city band will be performing at Cenotaph Park (by Park Place) tonight, beginning at 6 p.m., one hour earlier than Normal Park concerts. For years, the group...
View ArticleMASH blood drive at Merrill Armory today
The MASH blood drive is going on at the Merrill National Guard Armory today until 5 p.m. Each person to donate will receive a free t-shirt and a free meal at the Armory. For every unit of blood donated...
View ArticleHaunted Sawmill, City Band team up for season finale
BOO! On Wednesday, Aug. 9, the Merrill City Band presents its annual costume concert, “Things That Go Bump In The Night,” with pre-concert entertainment, concessions, and free activities for kids. The...
View ArticleTiffany and Jarchow: Congress must act on delisting gray wolves
State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) and Representative Adam Jarchow (R-Balsam Lake) released a joint statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit reaffirmed a 2014 lower court...
View ArticleMAPS Youtube Channel up and running
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter For those seeking a way to watch Merrill sports, concerts, board of education meetings and much more without leaving home, check out the Merrill Area Public Schools Youtube...
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Merrill Golf Course hosts Junior Tournament
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Friday, July 28, the Merrill Golf Course hosted the Dale & Audrey Zentner Jr. Tournament. The tournament was open to boys and girls ages 17 and under with six...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 8-3-77 Members of Local 688 of the Boot and Shoemakers Union have walked off the job at the Weinbrenner Shoe Company in Merrill. The estimated 455 employees left...
View ArticleRangers win in extra innings over Everest
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter In last night’s non-league game against D.C. Everest, the Merrill Rangers won 7-6 in 12 innings. Merrill led most of the game, but a big ninth inning for Everest forced...
View ArticleOutside the School Walls: Exploring MAPS’ potential
T.B. Scott Free Library Adult Department announces the continuation of the Building Merrill Together series with an in depth look at the Merrill Area Public Schools on Monday, Aug. 14, from 6:30-8 p.m....
View ArticleCouncil to consider property purchase, development incentive
The Merrill Common Council will consider property purchase and development incentives as it meets next Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. The Council will consider a beer and wine license for a new business,...
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Fund raising proves successful for Agra Pavilion renovation
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter In early June, The Friends of the River Bend Trail announced the official kickoff of a fundraising campaign to complete the interior of the new pavilion under renovation by Agra...
View ArticleUS 51 lane closure, speed reduction planned next week near Merrill
Motorists on northbound US 51, near Merrill, can expect single lane closures and a speed reduction to 55 MPH, beginning Monday, Aug. 7. Crews are performing routine maintenance and repairing pavement...
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Ask an Official: MAPS Superintendent explains school year scheduling
This week’s featured question was submitted for MAPS Superintendent Dr. John Sample. MAPS Superintendent Dr. John Sample The question reads: “Why do the dates school starts differ from city to city?...
View ArticleVFW announces Frank Brown Scholarship winners
The Merrill VFW Auxiliary and Post 1638 local winners from the State of Wisconsin Frank Brown $500 scholarships are: Trista Rathke, daughter of John & Michele Rathke, Merrill; and Aleksander Hein,...
View ArticleSchool supplies and backpack donations are being accepted
It will soon be time for hundreds of children in grades K-5 to pick up backpacks and school supplies generously provided by individuals and organizations in the Merrill community. It is not too late to...
View ArticleChamber Spotlight on Business: Lincoln Community Bank
The Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce Spotlight on Business for the month of August is Lincoln Community Bank. Located at 1400 E. Main St., Lincoln Community Bank is celebrating their 120th Anniversary...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 50-year-old Wausau man was arrested late last Monday evening on a warrant charge. A deputy stopped the vehicle the man was driving on US Hwy. 51 at County Rd. S. A check showed he was wanted by the...
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