Cty. B to be closed tomorrow
Lincoln County Highway Commissioner John Hanz advises that County Road B between Parish Road and Little Pike Road in the Town of Harrison will be closed tomorrow, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to...
View ArticleMerrill Police Reports
September 11 9:56 a.m.- Officers investigated a theft from a local business. As a result, a male suspect was identified and was cited for retail theft. 9:58 a.m.- A caller reported the theft of cash...
View ArticleMHS announces 2017 Homecoming Princesses
2017 Homecoming festivities kicked off last Friday morning at Merrill High School, with the announcement of this year’s Homecoming Princesses; Pictured from left to right: Lily Reimann (senior), Rachel...
View ArticleDiane Marie Strand
Diane Marie Strand, age 58, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at her residence in Merrill, WI. Diane was born on December 13, 1958 to Myron Sr. and Blossom (Mischnick) Strand in...
View ArticleFriendship House to donate to playground project
Friendship House Family Restaurant will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from 2-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3 to the Merrill Optimist Club’s Normal Park playground project. Members of the Optimist Club...
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MHS Seniors top juniors in 2017 Powder Puff clash
It may have been a wet, chilly night Monday night but that didn’t phase the Merrill High School Junior and Senior girls from waging their annual war for bragging rights at the annual Powder Puff clash...
View ArticleMerrill volleyball strides in conference play
Jared Schmeltzer Reporter In Thursday’s conference match up against Marshfield, the Bluejays came out on top winning three straight sets. Despite Merrill winning all three sets, Marshfield kept it...
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MHS Homecoming festivities continue
Along with the kickoff to homecoming week last Friday morning, was the traditional window painting at participating businesses around the community; McDonalds, Culver’s, Chips Hamburgers and Duane...
View ArticleCounty board approves vehicle registration fees; jousts for budget reductions
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Following nearly three hours of debate and discussion Tuesday evening, the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance by a vote of 11-7; enacting a $20 annual...
View Article5210 is coming to a doctor’s office near you
September is Fruit and Vegetable Month and the Lincoln County Nutrition Coalition would like to spread the word! During the month of September, family practice clinics around Lincoln County will have...
View ArticlePark City Gardens ‘Garden of the Month’
Park City Gardens October Garden of the Moth award was presented to Marge and Randy Schultz, 500 S. Foster St. Marge and Randy have been gardening together for almost 30 years. In addition to...
View ArticlePine River Fire Department puts on 13th pig roast Saturday
The Pine River Fire Department will hold its 13th annual pig roast fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the fire station on Range Line Road. The event features food served from 1-7 p.m., live music...
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MFD has new high-tech tool for extinguisher training
On Monday, the Merrill Fire Department unveiled a new high-tech fire extinguisher training device. This high-tech digital training device recently obtained by the MFD allows users to hone their fire...
View ArticleFirst Street Coffee Station to open inside Park City
What has become a staple for fresh coffee, delicious soups, and panini sandwiches in the heart of downtown Merrill, First Street Coffee Station announces plans to open a second location inside Park...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 9-21-77 A couple of building expansions around town to talk about this week. On the front page the official ground breaking for the new club house at the Merrill Golf...
View ArticleLetters to the Editor
Editor: Early this year three people presented information about man-caused global warming at the T.B. Scott library. At least two of them stated that “superstorm Sandy” was caused by man-caused global...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
September 18 4:15 p.m.- An officer responded to a bank for a counterfeit $20 bill. Investigation is ongoing. September 19 3:05 p.m.- An officer responded to a neighbor complaint of dogs defecating on...
View ArticleChanges going into effect for deer and turkey tagging plus goose harvest...
The 2017-2019 biennial budget recently signed by Gov. Scott Walker includes changes in deer and turkey tagging that are going into effect immediately. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is...
View ArticleJanet L. Anderson
Janet L. Anderson, 70, of the Town of Pine River, passed on to her heavenly home on September 21, 2017 after battling Early Onset Alzheimer’s for ten and a half years. Janet was born, March 29, 1947,...
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