Video: Military Police K9 officers visit MHS
Friday morning, over 300 students and staff of Merrill High School were treated to live demonstrations from active duty Military Police officers Sargent Jessica Gilbert, Private First Class (PFC) Tyler...
View ArticleDance studio raises ‘Pennies for Pink’
Proud dance families of Dorinda’s Dance Studio held a breast cancer awareness fundraiser, “Pennies for Pink,” during the month of October. The fundraiser collected $183.34, which was matched by the...
View ArticleFotos From the Past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 11-9-77 The new administrator of Pine Crest is on the job and just in time. Rules regarding state reimbursements required Pine Crest to have a director on board by...
View ArticleHumphrey named Youth Optimist of the Month
The Merrill Noon Optimists have chosen senior Logan Humphrey as the September Youth Optimist of the Month. Logan was nominated by Ms. Michelle Heeg and Ms. Jill Rothrock Hark. Ms. Rothrock Hark...
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Community Foundation announces 2017 grant recipients
As part of their annual presentation Wednesday afternoon, the Merrill Area Community Foundation announced 12 grants totaling $10,286 have been approved for the ‘Beyond Crayons and Computers’ grant...
View ArticleHorse models on display at T.B. Scott Free Library
T.B. Scott Free Library’s latest Community ArtShare Display features a Breyer Horse Model collection. Breyer horse models began production in 1950 and have been popular with horse enthusiasts ever...
View ArticleMerrill Warrant of the Week
The Merrill Police Department holds arrests warrants issued 9/25/2017 for Tyler M. Anderson, DOB 4/6/1996, last known address W810 Elm Ridge Ave., Merrill. The city recovered a judgment of $124 for...
View ArticleWeix named Athlete of the Week
Despite falling in their state title bid last weekend in Green Bay, the Bluejay varsity volleyball team didn’t go down without a fight and senior setter Madi Weix proved a key factor in that effort. In...
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Ask an Official: MPD Chief explains winter parking restrictions
This week’s featured question was submitted for Merrill Police Chief Corey Bennett Merrill Police Chief Corey Bennett The question reads: “When do we have to start parking off the street by? Just...
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Propane heater to blame for Saturday garage fire
On November 11th, 2017, @ 10:45AM, the Merrill Fire Department was dispatched by the Lincoln County 911 Communications Center for a report of a garage on fire in the City of Merrill. Initial response...
View ArticleLenore E. Krueger Ehlert
Lenore E. Krueger Ehlert, 100, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill. Lenore was born August 16, 1917 in the Town of Berlin, Marathon County,...
View ArticleRoger D. Baughman
Roger D. Baughman, age 66, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Roger was born on January 7, 1951 to Paul and Lucy Baughman in Belle Gelde, FL. They both survive. Roger...
View ArticleMarvin Podgorski
Marvin Podgorski, age 79, of Wausau, died peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 31, 1938 to the late...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
November 10 9:58 a.m.- Officers were dispatched to probation and parole in reference of a probation violation. A male was taken into custody for a probation violation and transported to the Lincoln...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 53-year-old Tomahawk woman was arrested Monday evening after a 911 call was received reporting a wrong way driver on US Hwy. 51. When deputies arrived in the area they found a vehicle traveling north...
View ArticleJeanne Louise Heckman
Jeanne Louise Heckman passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital, Merrill. Jeanne was born February 10, 1922, in Madison, Wisconsin. Her parents were Raymond Mathias...
View ArticleArvo Robert Britten
Arvo Robert Britten, 81, of Wausau passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017, after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Arvo was born in Durand, Wisconsin on September 10, 1936 to the late Robert and...
View ArticleDelores E. Hopperdietzel
Delores E. Hopperdietzel, 90, Athens, died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Colonial Center, Colby. She was born August 19, 1927 in Goodrich, daughter of the late William and Josephine (Fishbach)...
View ArticleOpen skate this Friday
The Merrill Park and Recreation Department will be hosting a Open Skate with a DJ rink side on Friday, Nov. 17, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Smith Center. If you bring in a bag of Christmas candy you...
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