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Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 11-30-77 Things are starting to look a lot like winter around town with seven inches of snow falling in the past week leaving a white blanket on the ground. Chief...
View ArticleA very Merrill Christmas kicks off this weekend
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, or at least it will this weekend when Merrill kicks off its annual Christmas celebration! Christmas activities in Merrill will include: • 7th Annual Very...
View ArticleNite Riders donate to Tree of Hope
The Nite Rider HDMC recently held their 19th annual Tots Need Toys benefit. The Nite Riders made a $1,565 donation along with numerous toys to the Tree of Hope. The Tree of Hope would like to thank the...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
November 27 12:51 a.m.- Officers responded to a disorderly conduct complaint. The caller advised a female was pushed down by an intoxicated male party. Officers made contact with the male and female....
View ArticleLincoln County releases results of 2017 WiWins compliance checks
This year the Northwoods Tobacco-Free Coalition (NWTFC) once again conducted tobacco compliance checks. Any store that has a tobacco license may be checked. A total of 31 random checks were completed...
View ArticleSheriff’s Office seeks info on missing person
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a missing person’s case and is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile. Mariah J. Schaaf, age 15, disappeared from a residence...
View ArticleTomahawk swimming wins second straight
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Tomahawks boys swim team traveled to Antigo last night for their second game of the season. Antigo was a bit of an adjustment for the Hatchets as they had to swim in their...
View Article10th annual O’Tannenbaum Tour returns to St. Stephens
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter A celebration organized to give those in the holiday spirit yet another reason to visit the Merrill community, returns for it’s 10th year this morning. The tenth annual...
View ArticlePeterson named Athlete of the Week
MHS Senior Kate Peterson enjoyed a solid night in the Bluejay Girls basketball season opener at Medford High School on November 16; hitting 60% from the field for 6 points, 3 assists and a pair of...
View ArticleAsk an Official: MPD Chief discusses role of assisting agencies in major...
This week’s featured question was submitted for Merrill Police Chief Corey Bennett Merrill Police Chief Corey Bennett The question reads: “It seems like any time there is a major incident like a crash...
View ArticleLive Sustainable presents ‘How to Heat Your Home with Wood’
As winter grips the region and people search for alternative ways to heat their homes, many people turn to wood stoves, wood burning furnaces and even fireplaces for home heating. But not everyone...
View ArticleRell named October Youth Optimist
Rachel Rell has been chosen for the October Youth Optimist of the Month. Rachel was nominated by School Counselor Alexandra Libby, who states that, “Rachel is a positive, caring young adult who acts...
View ArticleErma Lucille Neumann
Erma Lucille Neumann, 81, of Wausau, WI passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 2, 2017. She was born on March 17, 1936 in the town of Doering, in Lincoln County. Her...
View ArticleJames (Jim) D. Chartier
James (Jim) D. Chartier, age 75, Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Pine Crest Nursing Home Merrill. He was born October 22, 1942, in Merrill, WI. James was in the US Army, and...
View ArticleAlice M. Douglas
Alice M. Douglas, 84, a longtime Tomahawk resident, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Tomahawk Health Services in Tomahawk. Alice was born May 31, 1933 in Merrill to Walter and Elsie (Kline)...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
December 1 3:05 a.m.- Officers received information that a male was at a residence and was wanted by Marathon County for armed burglary as well as being possibly involved in a separate armed burglary....
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 22-year-old Merrill woman was arrested last Wednesday evening on a warrant charge. A deputy stopped the vehicle the woman was driving at 10 p.m. A check showed she was wanted by the Merrill Police...
View ArticleDrury retiring after 32 years of service to city of Merrill
On Friday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m., Battalion Chief Mike Drury will walk out the door of the Merrill Fire Station for the last time after a 32 year career with the City of Merrill. Drury started his career...
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