HAVEN grateful for support during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
HAVEN (Household Abuse Victims Emergency Network) is grateful for the support shown by Hugo’s Pizza during the annual observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Early in the month,...
View ArticleOptimists donate to the ‘After the Bell’ program
The Optimist Club of Merrill recently made a $500 donation to the 2017-18 “After the Bell” program. To keep the cost of the “After the Bell” program free to participants, the program has relied on the...
View ArticleRussell First Responders receive donation
The Town of Russell First Responders would like to thank the Sukow Family for their generous donation of $500. The donation comes from the proceeds of the Annual Russ Sukow Memorial Golf Outing. A...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
October 31 6:56 p.m.- An officer responded to a theft complaint. The caller advised that her wedding ring had been stolen from her residence and she knew who had it. She has been in contact with the...
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MAHA, Horizon Development to mobilize Stone Bridge Housing project
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Thursday afternoon, officials from the Merrill Area Housing Authority (MAHA) and Horizon Development Group announced the commencement of the much anticipated, heavily publicized...
View ArticleMeyer named Athlete of the Week
Despite the Bluejay varsity football team suffering a tough season-ending 35-7 loss at the hands of Rice Lake on October 20, senior Defensive End Isaac Meyer made his final game as a Bluejay one to...
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Ask an Official: County Clerk discusses elected positions, terms
This week’s featured question was submitted for Lincoln County Clerk Chris Marlowe. Lincoln County Clerk Chris Marlowe The question reads: “What are the terms for all the elected offices in the county...
View ArticleMadalia Burrows named PRMS September Youth Optimist
Madalia Burrows has been selected as Prairie River Middle School’s Youth Optimist of the Month for the month of September. Madalia was nominated by Mrs. Sara Bergh. “Madalia is a self-motivated learner...
View ArticleAllie Renzelmann named PRMS October Youth Optimist
Allie Renzelmann has been selected as the Prairie River Youth Optimist of the Month for the Month of October. Allie was nominated by Mrs. Jill Schmunk; Administrative Assistant to Counseling. “I have...
View ArticleLetters to the Editior
Editor, Vice President Mike Pence recently spoke at an event of members of the donor network sponsored by the Koch Brothers. He told the donors to reach out directly to their members of Congress. “Use...
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Northern Wire welcomes new plant manager, equipment
With the arrival of a new piece of equipment last month, Northern Wire administration is excited about what the future holds in terms of expanded marketability and customer base. As new plant manager...
View ArticleMarilyn Styka
Marilyn Styka, age 72, of Merrill, passed away at her residence on Thursday, November 2, 2017, after a long battle with cancer, while under the care of Asera Care Hospice. Marilyn was born on February...
View ArticleMary Jane VanDerGeest
Mary Jane VanDerGeest, age 93, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Mary Jane was born December 16, 1923, in Antigo, daughter of the late Chester and Rosalie (Marlow) Nelson. After...
View ArticleDaniel F. Woller
Daniel F. Woller, age 86, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, while residing at Artisan Assisted Living, Merrill. Dan was born Oct. 9, 1931, in Merrill, son of the late Fremont and Lenora...
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State semi-finals mark the end of the season for Merrill
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Merrill volleyball’s stellar 2017 season came to a close on Friday as the Bluejays fell 3-1 to Luxemberg-Casco. The Bluejays came out of the gates hot taking the first set...
View ArticleGeorge Rothlisberg
George Rothlisberg, 68, of Merrill, died accidentally from a fall on November 4, 2017 at his home. He was the second child born to Ruth (Kienietz) and John Rothlisberg on August 1, 1949. George...
View ArticleWhy there’s no good excuse for not getting the flu shot
Every year, people come up with various excuses for why they shouldn’t get the flu shot. Dr. Robert Sedlacek, a family medicine physician at Ascension Medical Group at Merrill has heard his share. “The...
View Article‘Raise the Flag’ benefits Northwoods Veterans Post
Pine Ridge Family Restaurant held a “Raise the Flag” fundraiser on Oct. 16, raising $1,500 to help build the new Northwoods Veterans Post. The Northwoods Veterans Post will be a handicap accessible...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
On Tuesday, ice covered roads caused traffic issues during the morning hours. A crash in Tomahawk left a Tomahawk teen seriously injured. The crash happened at 7:43 a.m. on County Rd. E near Wadell...
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