Assault on staff member at Lincoln Hills remains under investigation
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault of a staff member that occurred at the Lincoln Hills School in Irma. According to a press release issued by the Sheriff’s Office moments...
View ArticleBluejays handle Rapids, win conference title
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Bluejays secure their fifth conference title since 2011 with win over Wisconsin Rapids on Tuesday night. The Bluejays defeated Rapids in convincing fashion winning in three...
View ArticleChurch Mutual raises more than $150k for Merrill Area United Way
Donation marks giving at more than $1.1 million since 2000 Church Mutual Insurance Company raised $151,060 for Merrill Area United Way in September during its annual fundraising event, raising its...
View ArticleLaabs named Athlete of the Week
The Bluejay varsity football squad has enjoyed considerable success this season and senior Running Back/Middle Linebacker Nevada Laabs has proven to be a key cornerstone of that success. In the last...
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Ask an Official: City Admin discusses future industrial park
This week’s featured question was submitted for Merrill City Administrator Dave Johnson Merrill City Administrator Dave Johnson The question reads: “Is it true we are getting a new industrial park? If...
View ArticleDrug Free Coalition to host County education forum
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. The Lincoln County Drug Free Coalition (DFC) along with the Northwoods Coalition would like to invite the public to attend a County Educational...
View ArticleSchool Forest to host Community Fall Walk
Bring the family and hike the trails at the Merrill School Forest on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 3-8 p.m. Enjoy the sights and sounds of leaves rustling under your feet during daylight, or be brave and...
View ArticleMHS Choir season to kickoff this evening
Come join the Merrill High School Choir Department for their first performance of the 2017 school year. The Fall Concert will include all singers at the high school including the Treble Choir, Vocal...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
October 9 10:43 a.m.- A male was arrested for a probation violation at the request of Probation & Parole. 5:50 p.m.- Officers were dispatched to a suspicious person complaint in the 900 block of E....
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 32-year-old Merrill woman was arrested last Monday afternoon on a warrant through the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Deputies located the woman at her home. A 24-year-old Tomahawk man was...
View ArticleConference champion Bluejays end regular season on sour note
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Thursday night’s regular season finale against D.C. Everest the Merrill volleyball team fell to the conference foe in four sets. With the loss the girls end the year with a...
View ArticleRed Robins fly past Bluejays in regular season finale
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Friday night marked the last regular season game of the year for the Merrill football team. The Bluejays battled against Antigo and would lose the game by a score of 38-15....
View ArticleVerona Evelyn Braatz
Verona Evelyn Braatz was called to be with the Lord October 15, 2017 in the Town of Stettin. She was at home surrounded by her loving family. Verona was born Sept. 4, 1930 on the Hanke family farm in...
View ArticleCity strips duties and salary from elected Street Commissioner position
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter As a result of approving a series of ordinance amendments at last Tuesday’s Common Council meeting, many of the duties and responsibilities once held by the elected Street...
View ArticleBible Presbyterian to dedicate newly renovated Sanctuary
On Sunday, Oct. 22, Bible Presbyterian Church will thank God for His faithfulness and provision. The newly-renovated sanctuary will be dedicated during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The community is...
View ArticleRed Robins fly past Bluejays in regular season finale
Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Friday night marked the last regular season game of the year for the Merrill football team. The Bluejays battled against Antigo and would lose the game by a score of 38-15....
View ArticleBryant seeks community heroes nominations
Merrill Sheet Metal Works, Inc. has teamed up with Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems to celebrate every day heroes in our community. The Bryant Community Heroes Program honors ordinary people doing...
View ArticleCouncil Grounds Fall Candlelight Walk
Council Grounds State Park along with the Friends Group of Council Grounds will host a fall candlelight walk on Saturday, Oct, 28, from 6-8:30 p.m. Warming fires and light refreshments will be provided...
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