Robert “Bob” L. Rajek
Robert “Bob” L. Rajek, age 92, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at his Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was...
View ArticleDonald G. Anderson
Donald G. Anderson, age 96, of Merrill, died Wednesday evening, September 13, 2017, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born July 17, 1921, in Escanaba, Michigan, son...
View ArticleLes & Jim’s to host 40th anniversary World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame...
Friday evening, the World Concertina Congress will kick off their 40th Anniversary Hall of Fame Banquet Weekend at Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes; officially inducting six members from around Wisconsin...
View ArticleTrinity collecting for Hurricane survivors
Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill, is working with the Austin Disaster Relief Network to meet the needs of those evacuating into the City of Austin, Texas from areas affected by Hurricane Harvey. They...
View ArticleNew owners dig into Badger Hotel
Cobblestone Hotels is undertaking a major renovation of the Badger Hotel in Merrill, in preparation for converting it to their Boarders Inn & Suites brand. As real exterior work progressed in the...
View ArticleCity gives nod to industrial park property purchase
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Tuesday evening, the city’s Common Council unanimously approved a $571,000 purchase of 66 acres of land fronting on CTH G, for use as a new industrial park. Property owners Max...
View ArticleRiver Bend Trail gets a much welcomed boost from Sierra Pacific Industries.
Friday morning, Friends of the River Bend Trail were awarded a generous grant from Sierra Pacific Industries, to be used for the organization’s ongoing efforts to raise funds for all-season bathrooms...
View ArticleFatal crash remains under investigation
Lincoln County Deputies are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash which occurred earlier this afternoon in the Town of Scott. According to a press release issued by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleRell named Athlete of the Week
MHS Senior Rachel Rell has proven a force to be reckoned with on area tennis courts this season; piling up an impressive 6-3 record at #2 singles. This is the second year Rachel has competed at the...
View ArticleSheriff’s Office continues to investigate early morning motorcycle crash.
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a motorcycle crash which occurred early this morning in the Town of Bradley, north of Tomahawk. According to a press release issued by the...
View ArticleNorthwoods Fall Art Tour set for October 6-8
In addition to beautiful back roads and stunning autumn color, the Northwoods is home to a thriving art community. The 33 selected studio and artist owned gallery members of the Northwoods Art Tour...
View ArticleLes & Jim’s offering after school bowling league
Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes is giving parents the opportunity to put a huge smile on their kids faces every week by signing them up to participate in an activity they are guaranteed to love – an...
View ArticleCounty Health Department: ‘People of all ages are advised to get vaccinated’
Are you ready to fight the flu? With children back in school, and adults back to work after a busy summer, Lincoln County Health Department asks everyone to protect themselves and others by getting...
View ArticleRoad closures in Harrison today
Lincoln County Highway Commissioner, John Hanz, advises that County Road B, 3,500 feet south of Parish Road in the Town of Harrison will be closed today, Sept. 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to culvert...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
Just after 11 a.m. last Monday a caller reported a vehicle had left the road in the Town of Harrison and a child was not breathing. Sheriff Jaeger and deputies along with Tomahawk EMS, Tomahawk Fire...
View ArticleGene E. Voigt
Gene E. Voigt, 81, Marathon, died Friday, September 15, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 20, 1936 in Wausau, son of the late Henry and Martha (Giese) Voigt. On May 29, 1954, he...
View ArticleSt. John’s to offer free community meal
St. John Lutheran Church of Merrill will offer a free community meal on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in the church basement. A prayer of thanksgiving and meal will be held at 4:30 p.m. with a church service at...
View ArticleWerner Andraschko
Werner Andraschko, of Antigo, died Monday, September 18, 2017 at The Bay at Eastview in Antigo. He was 97 years old. He was born on July 7, 1920 in Aniwa, a son of Charlie and Mary (Heinsler)...
View ArticleChurch Mutual extends 100 percent paid tuition at NTC through IT Scholars...
Church Mutual Insurance Company will extend a program that offers 100 percent paid college tuition to qualified students at Northcentral Technical College, Church Mutual announced Monday. The IT...
View ArticleVearl M. Kleinschmidt
Vearl M. Kleinschmidt, age 93, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice...
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