Bluejays beat up on Lumberjacks in non conference match up
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Merrill football took on Wausau East on Friday in a non conference game. Merrill proved to be too much for East as they went on to score 48 points in the blowout win. The...
View ArticleRose M. Luedtke
Rose M. Luedtke passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at St. Clares Hospital in Weston. Rose was born on July 8, 1937 to Herman and Lena (Wilman) Gartman in Merrill. She married Carl Luedtke Sr....
View ArticleLegacy Ministry Health Care facilities adopt Ascension name and logo
(Wausau, WI) – Following in the footsteps of the successful launch of the first Ascension Medical Group Clinic in the country in Wausau earlier this year, Ascension hospitals and other sites of care in...
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PRMS new arrivals spend day team building at School Forest
Thursday morning, 6th graders from Prairie River Middle School spent the day at the Nels Evjue School Forest working on team building activities. Throughout the day, students created new relationships...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 30-year-old Crandon man was arrested last Monday night on criminal traffic charges. A deputy stopped a vehicle for traveling 92 MPH on State Rd. 64 just before 11 p.m. The driver showed signs of...
View ArticlePine Shore Lane closed tomorrow
Lincoln County Highway Commissioner, John Hanz, advises that Pine Shore Lane in the Town of King will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, September 13th from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to culvert replacement.
View ArticleDavid D. Barna
David D. Barna, age 58, of Merrill, passed away unexpectly in Neenah, WI due to a car accident on Thursday, August 31, 2017. David is the son of Steven and Esther Barna, born August 5, 1959 in New...
View ArticleGood Sam Foundation presents Murder Mystery event
The Good Samaritan Health Center Foundation will present a murder mystery dinner event on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the mystery starts at 7 p.m....
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Tomahawk area emergency services hold 9/11 remembrance ceremony
Emergency service agencies in the Tomahawk area joined with VFW Post 2687 Wurl-Feind-Ingman Post in remembering the events of September 11th, 2001. The annual event was held Monday morning at Veteran’s...
View ArticlePost 46 standouts selected for All-Conference teams
Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Merrill’s Ryan Golisch, along with teammates Brian Timm and Mason Smith, were selected for American Legion Wisconsin Valley All-Conference teams. Golisch was selected first...
View ArticleWoman leads deputies on late night chase
At approximately 1:55 a.m. Wednesday, a patrol deputy with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle being operated partially in the wrong lane of traffic on Hwy. 64 in...
View ArticleChurch Mutual announces leadership promotions
Church Mutual Insurance Company recently announced several leadership promotions to position the company for continued growth and opportunity. “We are pleased to continue to grow our management...
View ArticleCrooked Queen preps new building for Fall Market
As they prepare to open for their fall market this weekend, The Crooked Queen will have more room to spread out with the opening of an additional building. The business, located at N1764 High Ridge...
View ArticleHealth Department offers free shots for PRMS students
Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) will again be holding a vaccine clinic at Prairie River Middle School (PRMS). This will be on Tuesday, Sept. 26. This free clinic is only for students attending...
View ArticleNew Blood: Young People—Millennials of Merrill
T.B. Scott Free Library Adult Department announces the continuation of the Building Merrill Together series with an open exploration of the strength and positive impact young people can offer the...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 9-14-77 The paper is filled with religious news this week: Rev. Jim Redfield has been installed as pastor of the Merrill and Tomahawk Seventh Day Adventist Churches....
View ArticleLetters to the editor
Editor: The Wisconsin Supreme Court has designated September as Juror Appreciation Month. The Lincoln County Circuit Court Judges, Clerk of Circuit Court and court staff would like to take this...
View ArticleMerrill swimmers fall to East
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Thursday the Merrill girls swim team traveled to Wausau to face off in a dual with Wausau East at Horace Mann. This being the first Valley competition of the season,...
View ArticleInteractive mobile training facility promotes motorcycle safety at Annual MDA...
THE REF (Transportable High-End Rider Education Facility) operated by the Wisconsin Motorcycle Safety Program is in Tomahawk for the 36th Annual MDA Tomahawk Fall Ride this weekend. Built with federal...
View ArticlePortion of Cty. E closed today
Lincoln County Highway Commissioner, John Hanz, advises that County Road E between Sunset Drive and Edwards Drive in the Town of Harding will be closed today, Thursday, Sept. 14, from 7:45 a.m. to 4...
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