Fatal crash victim identified
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a male motorist who was killed as a result of a one-vehicle rollover Sunday morning in the Town of Schley. According to information from a...
View ArticleIrene L. Learman
Irene L. Learman passed away October 6th, 2017. She was born February 13th, 1928. Daughter of the Late Peter and Clara (Anderson) Paulson. She resided on a farm near Stoughton WI and also graduated...
View ArticleMPD and Merrill New Year Ride team up to ‘Light it Up’
If you were given an opportunity to express support for local law enforcement and help a local non-profit organization assist families and individuals in need, would you take it? If so, your...
View ArticleVance E. Miller
Vance E. Miller, age 65, of Merrill, died Saturday, October 7, 2017, at his home of natural causes. Vance was born December 10, 1951, in Ohio, son of the late Herman and Mural Miller. He married Julie...
View ArticleJeffrey R. “Mountain” Hill
Jeffrey R. “Mountain” Hill, age 62, of Gleason, died accidentally on Sunday, October 8, 2017. His kindness, generosity and selflessness will be deeply missed. Always ready with a sincere smile,...
View ArticleJack Dale Allen
Jack Dale Allen, formerly of Merrill, passed away October 4, 2017, surrounded by his family at William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Middleton, WI after a battle with dementia. Jack was...
View ArticleSt. Stephens offers Medical Equipment Ministry
Did you know Saint Stephens United Church of Christ in Merrill has a Medical Equipment Ministry that enables you to borrow various items of medical equipment for free for as long you need them? From...
View ArticleGridders fall to Medford
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Friday night’s rain battered football game featuring Merrill and Medford saw Merrill taking their second conference loss of the year as they fell 28-7. Merrill struggled...
View ArticleBarbara J. Nolan
Barbara J. Nolan, age 78, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at home. Barbara was born to the late Arnold and Bettina (Staley) Wiley on February 3, 1939 in LaCrosse, WI. On August...
View ArticleSuperintendent’s Corner…
By Dr. John Sample Proud Superintendent Those of you able to participate in any part of our recent Homecoming Week would agree that this year’s festivities were filled with spirit! From the Powder Puff...
View ArticleBluejay cross country runs hard at home
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Saturday morning the Merrill cross country team hosted a rainy meet at the MARC. Merrill’s boys team ran hard but ended up finishing in fourth place out of five teams....
View ArticleBluejay volleyball wins two of three in conference tournament
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter At Saturday’s second leg of the Wisconsin Valley Conference volleyball tournament, Merrill fell short in their third game after taking care of business in the first two....
View ArticleMerrill swimmers lose tight meet to Marshfield
The MHS Swim Team battled against Marshfield at home Thursday night in their closest dual meet in years. The Bluejays swam hard and almost came away with their first win in over a decade. Merrill...
View ArticleHatchets impress at home run
Twelve teams “toed-the-line” for the 41st annual Hatchet Cross-Country Invitational at Edgewater Country Club on Saturday. The varsity girls won the small school division competition and placed second...
View ArticleHatchets looking to rebound from lopsided loss
The Hatchet football team traveled to Kewaunee Friday and took a 56-13 pounding at the hands of the Storm. After Kewaunee jumped out to a quick 14-0 lead in the first quarter, Tomahawk responded with a...
View ArticleTomahawk swimmers undefeated in GNC
Undefeated Great Northern Conference swim teams, the Hatchets and the Hodags, met in Rhinelander last Thursday. Rhinelander was ready, including celebrating parents and seniors, but Tomahawk prevailed...
View ArticleChurch Mutual named top Wisconsin 75 company two years running
Church Mutual Insurance Company has been named a Wisconsin 75 company for the second consecutive year by Deloitte US. The annual Wisconsin 75 ranking and recognition program showcases the economic...
View ArticleThomas “Tom” G. Pfotenhauer
Thomas “Tom” G. Pfotenhauer, 66, of Fremont, OH passed away in the Emergency Room at ProMedica Memorial Hospital on Monday, October 9, 2017. He was born on February 18, 1951 in Merrill, WI to James...
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Pine Crest showcases new addition
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Following a busy open house event last Wednesday during which over 300 people passed through the doors of Pine Crest Nursing Home, facility staff were kept quite busy Monday...
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