MAPS board members to hold regular community listening sessions
As part of the District’s strategic planning process and in order to provide the public with an opportunity to ask questions, offer ideas and share their concerns, board members of the Merrill Area...
View ArticleTheodore Markley Gilbert, Jr.
Former Merrill, Wisconsin resident Theodore Markley Gilbert, Jr., 83, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27th, 2015, at his home in Mtn. Home, Arkansas. He was married to his wife Mary for 48 years. Ted was...
View ArticleCharles D. Reynolds
Charles D. Reynolds passed away peacefully into the hands of the Lord on Friday September 25, 2015. Chuck was the beloved son of the late John and Wilhelmina Danfield Reynolds; brother of Dorothy...
View ArticleElaine E. Rutell
Elaine E. Rutell, age 98, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, under the care of her family and the nursing home staff. Elaine was born January 13, 1917,...
View ArticleMinistry Good Samaritan to launch advanced 3D Mammography program
Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center in Merrill will soon offer 3D mammography (breast tomosynthesis) for breast cancer screening. Breast tomosynthesis produces a three-dimensional view of the breast...
View ArticleZombie Walk to benefit Free Clinic
The undead will be taking a shuffle through town on Saturday, Oct. 10 to benefit the Merrill Free Clinic. The Zombie Walk event is sponsored by the Haunted Sawmill and coincides with the opening...
View ArticleLaMar “Jay” Stapleton
LaMar “Jay” Stapleton, age 59, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. He was born on February 29, 1956 in Stevens Point to Cecil and Dolly (Finley) Stapleton. He and Donna...
View ArticleMerrill CrossFit, Riverside Athletic Club and Parisi Speed School Open House
Riverside Athletic Club, Merrill CrossFit and Parisi Speed School are pleased to invite the community to their Open House on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at its location at 500 S. Center Ave....
View ArticleLincoln County Circuit Court
Sentencings Robert S. Thompson, 36, Merrill, disorderly conduct, sentenced to 1 year probation, $622 restitution. Dylan S. Dolato, 22, Wausau, possess marijuana (repeater), sentenced to 30 days jail....
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr. 10-1-75 A 33-year-old rural Tomahawk woman is in the Lincoln County Jail after being formally charged in the death of a Tomahawk youth this past week. The...
View ArticleDamon R. Trzebiatowski
Damon R. Trzebiatowski, age 58, of Merrill, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015, under hospice care at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Damon was born March 3, 1957, in Milwaukee, son of Rita (Uhl)...
View ArticleLetters to the Editor
To the Editor: I feel much reassured after listening to Pope Francis speak to our Congress and afterward to the United Nations. First of all, he spoke as our brother, not as someone who would lord it...
View ArticleCatholic Mutual, Church Mutual form strategic alliance
Catholic Mutual Group, the largest coverage provider for the Catholic Church in North America, and Church Mutual Insurance Company (CMIC), the nation’s largest insurer of religious organizations, today...
View ArticleRemodeled school forest kitchen gets unique look
The kitchen at the Merrill School Forest Lodge was remodeled this past summer to provide a state approved, code compliant upgrade to the cafeteria. The remodel was funded by private donations. Local...
View ArticleWausau man charged with multiple Lincoln County burglaries
A Wausau man has been charged in a string of burglaries in Lincoln County. Aaron J. Ebensperger, 29, was charged in Lincoln County Circuit Court Wednesday with 10 counts of burglary to a building or...
View ArticleChurch Mutual raises over $137,000 for United Way
Church Mutual Insurance Company’s support of the United Way once again reached an all-time high as the combination of employee contributions and the corporate match brought in a total of $137,864.08....
View ArticleLetter to the Editor
To the Editor: I am writing this letter to give ATV, UTV and snowmobile enthusiasts an update on the progress of getting the signage up to mark the trails through the city of Merrill. As you may have...
View ArticlePaws for Thought
From the Lincoln County Humane Society October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month It is a well-known fact that domestic violence and animal abuse have a common link. Often, pets are also victims of...
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Pastor gets his game on
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter A lifelong love and dedication to table tennis paid off for a local pastor last month, as he placed 2nd in his age group and 3rd in his class, at the annual Badger Open in...
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Jay runners finally home
<> Kelly O’Day Sports Editor’ Saturday dawned an absolutely gorgeous morning for the three teams that showed up for the Merrill Invite, staged out of the MARC and into Council Grounds State...
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