Jays work to hang with Panthers
Kelly O’Day Sports editor The Bluejay girls battled through some adversity and their usual numbers disadvantage in Thursday’s home meet with large-school SPASH. “Merrill was battling some illnesses and...
View ArticleSectional causes Jays to look ahead
Kelly O’Day Sports Editor’ The Merrill harriers finished late in the pack in Saturday’s WIAA sectional at Standing Rocks Park in Stevens Point, bringing up a “Wait ’til next year” feeling. The girls...
View ArticleJaguars end Jays’ season
Kelly O’Day Sports editor The Bluejay boys soccer team put together an excellent season this year and hoped to extend its success well into the post-season. But sixth-seeded Merrill lost a 4-2 opener...
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Last-second field goal seals gridmen’s fate
Merrill’s Troy Pike (20) and John Gruetmacher team up to take down Medford’s bruising fullback Josh Thiede in Friday’s road playoff game. The Red Raiders pulled out a 29-27 triumph on a last-second...
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Firefighters battle house fire in town of Merrill
This morning at 5:39 a.m., the Merrill Fire Department was dispatched for a report of a home on fire at N2070 Lokemoen Rd. that was totally engulfed in flames. Initial response from Merrill Fire...
View ArticleEugene E. Schroeder
Eugene E. Schroeder, age 88, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Eugene was born September 23, 1927, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, son of the late Elmer...
View ArticleSenior officer joins rank and file
Michael J. Caylor, Jr. Most everyone knows who the senior person at work is. At some places that means a little more pay or first pick at vacations. At most work places the senior person has the...
View ArticleBell Tower Residence Walk to End Dementia raises $6,209
Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living, Merrill, recently raised $6,209 in its third annual Walk to End Dementia. Money raised will go toward the development of a Memory Café. A Memory Café is a...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr. 10-29-75 Articles in this week’s paper note how groups and individuals are objecting to the latest plan from Madison to add fees and taxes via Governor Patrick...
View ArticleLetters to the Editor
Dear Foto News, The Auxiliary to Merrill’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1638 would like to introduce you to our newest project, “Operation Thank You.” Kicked off in 2013, “Operation Thank You” is a...
View ArticleMunicipal court
The following cases were heard in Municipal Court on Oct. 1, 2015. All have pleaded guilty or no contest. Operate after suspension Russell J. Alioto, Tomahawk, $124; David C. Stefanich, Tomahawk, $124....
View ArticleArrest made in suspicious fire investigation
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Thursday afternoon, the Merrill Police Department announced a suspect is now in custody as part of an ongoing investigation into recent arson and vehicle entry incidents,...
View Article‘Every Person Has a Fair Story’ contest
Every year millions of people attend county, district or state fairs and tell their friends about the great time they had. Maybe it was your first encounter seeing a cow, riding the Ferris wheel,...
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Merrill Rotarians hold awards banquet
The Merrill Rotary Club hosted an awards banquet that featured a keynote address by 6220 District Governor, Rick Jansing, of Minocqua. The event took place Oct. 20 at Lincoln Lanes in Merrill....
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‘We’re Still Blooming’ theme for 4-H banquet
<>Pictured from left are Tricia Lazare, Melissa Hafeman, Shelby Fehlberg and Amanda Barkley. For leaders who were unable to attend the banquet, their 4-H clubs will be presenting their years of...
View ArticleLane closures, speed reductions scheduled in Marathon and Lincoln counties
Motorists are advised to watch for lane closures, highway workers, and 55 MPH work zones beginning next week in Marathon and Lincoln counties at the following locations: US 51 between US 8 and Lincoln...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 32-year-old Niagara, WI man was arrested last Monday evening on warrants after a traffic stop in the Town of Bradley. A deputy stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on US Hwy. 8 near Tannery Road...
View ArticleMerrill Police Department reports
October 28 12:19 a.m.- A female called 911, provided an address and then hung up. Officers responded and discovered a domestic dispute had occurred with a female being slapped several times and a male...
View ArticleSelma Ida Adams
Selma Ida Adams, age 96, passed away October 29, 2015 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born May 28, 1919 in the town of Scott to the late Arthur and Martha (Hass) Schmidt. On May 3, 1941 Selma and...
View ArticleJulia C. Bergman
Julia C. Bergman, age 74, of Merrill, formerly of Gleason and Milwaukee, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Pine Crest Nursing Home. Julia was born November 25, 1940, in Merrill, daughter of...
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