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Ask an Official: Merrill Fire Chief discusses volunteer vs full time staffing
This week’s featured question was submitted for Merrill Fire Chief Dave Savone: Merrill Fire Chief Dave Savone The question reads: “Is Merrill the only full time fire department in the area besides...
View ArticleEleanor A. Schield
Eleanor A. Schield, age 97, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, while residing at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Eleanor was born August 4, 1920, in the Town of Pine River, Lincoln...
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Bluejays dominate in regional final
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Merrill volleyball matched up against Medford in Saturday night’s Regional Final. Merrill took the win in dominant fashion, winning in three straight sets to take home the...
View ArticleKevin Michael Ives
Kevin Michael Ives passed away unexpectedly Friday October 20th, 2017 at the age of 51. He was born September 11th, 1966 in Menominee Falls, WI to Gary and Darlene Ives. A beloved Packer and Brewer...
View ArticleParks and Rec, Hockey Assn partner in Learn to Skate program
The Merrill Park and Recreation Department, along with the Merrill Ice Reflections and the Merrill Youth Hockey Association, would like to announce the start of the Merrill Learn to Skate Program. This...
View ArticleBluejays eliminated by Rice Lake
Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Friday’s first round of playoffs marked the end of the road for Merrill football as they ran into Rice Lake for the second straight year. Merrill was able to put up more of a...
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MHS presents ‘Just Another High School Play’
Merrill High School will present “Just Another High School Play” Nov. 2, 3 & 4 in the MHS auditorium at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are available at Lee’s Piggly Wiggly, Dave’s County Market, the...
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NTC hosts Tactical Range ribbon cutting
Tuesday morning, members of city administration joined members of NTC and Church Mutual senior leadership for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Tactical Safety Range at the 36- acre NTC Public...
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From Victim to Advocate: A local woman’s journey back from domestic violence
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Last month, a high-profile domestic violence case stemming from a Fall 2015 incident, came to a close. The case garnered statewide attention when details of the perpetrator...
View ArticleYouth wrestling set to begin
Merrill wrestling invites all kids grades one through five to join them for the upcoming season. Practices will start on Monday, Oct. 30, after school. Practices will be held at the each public...
View ArticlePanel discussion on Protestant Reformation
A panel discussion on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 31, at T.B. Scott Library in Merrill. Panelists will include Elizabeth McCrank, Ph.D. in Early...
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MFD receives new Ladder Truck
Last week, the Merrill Fire Department took possession of their new 2017 Pierce Ladder Truck (Truck 63); replacing their former Pierce ladder truck built in 1998 which had reached its 20-year service...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 10-27-17 People move in and out of Merrill all the time, but when Don Smith and his family recently moved out of the city it seemed half the town paused to watch....
View ArticleLetters to the Editor 10-25-17
Dear Editor, Another Merrill landmark, the Hermione Livingston American Legion building located across the street from the T.B. Scott library in Merrill, is in danger of being demolished! The citizens...
View ArticlePaws for Thought
Presented by Lincoln County Humane Society Discovering Shelter Dogs October is national “Adopt a Shelter Dog” month. With nearly 10 million animals entering local shelters across the country each year,...
View ArticleMerrill hosts state 600 Club bowling tournament
The Merrill Women’s 600 Bowling Club, in conjunction with Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes, will be host to the 44th annual WI STATE 600 BOWLING CLUB Tournament. The tournament commences Saturday, Oct....
View ArticleBe smart, be seen and have a safe Halloween
Halloween is an exciting time of year for many young people, but it also holds its share of hidden dangers, particularly around roadways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that...
View ArticleLincoln County Health Department 13th county in the state to be awarded...
Lincoln County Health Department is proud to announce that it has achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). The national accreditation program works to...
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