Wisconsin Building Supply collecting Toys for Tots
Wisconsin Building Supply, 101 S. Pine Ridge Ave., Merrill, is an official donation location for the Toys for Tots program. You may drop off new, unwrapped toys at the store during business hours,...
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Bluejays fall in overtime
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter The Merrill boys basketball team opened up their season at home Friday, hosting the Antigo Red Robins. The Bluejays battled hard but came up a little short losing 58-56 in...
View ArticleMHS Peppermint dance set for Saturday
MHS Peppermint Dance 2017 will be held Saturday December 9th. The Grand March will take place in the school auditorium at 6:30 with doors opening at 6:00. A $1.00 donation or a food pantry item to view...
View ArticlePowell to be released Dec. 12
In accordance with WI State Statute 301.45(2m), it has been determined the attached information on Hans Powell should be released to the local media. On 12/12/2017, Mr. Powell will be released to...
View Article2nd Annual New Year Ride to benefit Anne Germain
Collin Lueck Editor The 2018 Merrill Community New Year Ride fundraiser will benefit Anne Germain of Merrill, who is currently engaged in her 2nd bout with Medullablastoma, a rare form of brain tumor...
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Annual Christmas parade rings in the season
it was lovely weather Saturday night as Merrill kicked off the holiday season with the annual Lighted Christmas Parade. <>
View ArticlePRMS Musician of the Month
When listening for an exemplary tone and great technique you do not need to go any further than to November’s Prairie River Middle School Musician of the Month Annie Becker. Annie is a dedicated, hard...
View ArticleLady Jays display dominance
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter The Merrill girls basketball team hosted La Crosse Logan Saturday evening; taking a blowout 76-36 win. The Bluejays took advantage of many mistakes by the Rangers, nearly...
View ArticleDecember library outreach events
The Outreach Department at T.B. Scott Library will feature a PG-13 rated holiday adventure film on Friday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. Get ready for Christmas with Robert De Niro as a widower who decides to...
View ArticleHoly Cross Associates reach out to incarcerated youth
It has been a holiday tradition for the Holy Cross Associates to reach out to the students at Copper Lake/Lincoln Hills School in Irma. This marks the 11th year that Christmas cards have been addressed...
View ArticleMunicipal Court
The following cases were heard in Merrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court Nov. 27, 2017. Resisting/obstructing an officer Caleb A. Baumann, Merrill, $199.60, fail to obtain vehicle title, $98.80,...
View ArticleKindhearted Home Care challenges community to lose weight
Kindhearted Home Care is facilitating a 12-week community weight loss challenge, “The Solution to Your Resolution,” to help Merrill get 2018 off to a positive start. The weight loss challenge will run...
View ArticleMAPS’ Mackin recertified
Scott Mackin, a 32-year veteran teacher at Merrill Area Public Schools, recently recertified his National Board Certification. National Board Certification is considered the “gold standard” of the...
View ArticleSuperintendent’s Corner…
Dr. John Sample Proud Superintendent Often times I address the community relationships we value and our progress as it relates to student achievement. For this edition, I wanted to provide a glimpse...
View ArticleJohn L. Barrett
John L. Barrett, age 60, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born on December 1, 1957 to the late James L. and Janet L. (Harris) Barrett in Elgin, IL. John...
View ArticleRaymond J. ‘Ray’ Waschick
Raymond J. ‘Ray’ Waschick, 93, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Ray was born August 27, 1924, in Merrill, son of the late Adolph and Alice...
View ArticleFotos from the Past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 12-7-77 Could the next governor of Wisconsin come from Merrill? State Senator Clifford “Tiny” Krueger is considering a run for the state’s highest office this next...
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