St. Francis School announces first quarter honor roll
St. Francis Honor Roll – First Quarter 2017-2018 Highest Honors 3.75–4.0: Nevaeh Nelson, Gaven Reindl, Tessa Wheat, Lauren Cohrs, Isaiah Rell (4.0), Bobbi Gerbig, Isabel Wendt. High Honors 3.50–3.749:...
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Christmas trees mean business for Lincoln County growers
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Many may correlate Christmas trees with the holiday season and related traditions of venturing out to find the perfect tree to bring home. For local plantation owners, Christmas...
View ArticleBrandon J. Blaise
Brandon J. Blaise, age 24, died unexpectedly in his sleep at the Raddison Blue Hotel on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, while visiting the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN. He was born July 23, 1993 in...
View ArticleJohn J. Krznarich
John J. Krznarich, age 75, of Ironwood, MI, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on November 24, 1942 to the late Joseph J. and Evelyn (Johnson)...
View ArticleCrime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers of Lincoln County needs your help. The Merrill Police Department is investigating the theft of mail from an overflowing postal box across the street from the post office on Second Street...
View ArticleMAPS Board to pursue referendum
The Merrill Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday night to move forward with placing an operating referendum on the April 3, 2018, ballot. Proposed ballot language specifies a $2.5 million,...
View ArticleLibrary program explores birthing options
“You’re Going to Have a Baby: What are Your Birthing Options?” will be presented Thursday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. at T.B. Scott Library, Merrill. The type of birth experience mothers wish to have is a very...
View ArticleWinter Sports Profile: Merrill Boys Basketball go from hunter to hunted
Head Coach: Jake Schalow – 2nd Year Assistant Coaches: Robin Smith – 10th Year, Tom Curry – 1st Year, Tom Andreska – 8th Year, Jay Peterson – 22nd Year. 2016/17 Record: 13-9, 6-6 in conference. 2016/17...
View ArticleWinter Sports Profile: Merrill Dance Team hits the floor with work ethic,...
Head Coach: Molly Roman; First year with the team. Assistant Coaches: Jena Brandenburg; Second year with the team. 2016/17 Season: State qualifiers Key Returners: Allyson English- Senior, Sydney...
View ArticleWinter Sports Profile: Bluejay Girls looks to be conference contenders
Head Coach: Joelene Weix, 2nd year Assistant Coaches: Charlie Johnson-10yrs, Bruce English-10yrs, Jill Fry-10yrs, Matt Schult-first year. 2016/17 Record: 12-10 2016/17 Post Season: Beat Medford 43-34...
View ArticleWinter Sports Profile: Bluejacks skate into second season as co-op team
Head Coach: Bill Hauswirth and Mike Palkanen, Co-head coaches. Assistant Coaches: Jeremy Leach, Cody Krasowski. 2016/17 Record: 8-14-2 overall, 1-7-0 conference. 2016/17 Post Season: Win over...
View ArticleWinter Sports Profile: Merrill Wrestling concentrates on improvement
Head Coach: Brian Suchocki, 19th year with the Merrill wrestling program – 3rd year as head coach. Assistant Coaches: Ryan Martinovici-18, Dom Belfiori-18, Carey Mullenberg-4, and Scott Arneson-29...
View ArticleIce fishing shanty to aid African children
The Mike Duginski ice fishing shanty made its debut to the public at the Merrill Christmas Parade, Dec. 2. It will be raffled off next year with proceeds targeted for building a school building in...
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Three decades of fire service: MFD Battalion Chief Drury calls it a career
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter As of 3 PM this afternoon, following a send-off ceremony with an audience of over 20-consisting of current and retired fire department personnel, fire service personnel from...
View ArticlePawlicki named Athlete of the Week
MHS junior forward James Pawlicki proved to be driving force in the Bluejack Hockey squad’s near upset of Stevens Point-Pacelli on November 21; scoring 2 of the Merrill-Wausau East co-op team’s three...
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Ask an Official: County clerk discusses process of running for local office
This week’s featured question was submitted for Lincoln County Clerk Chris Marlowe. Lincoln County Clerk Chris Marlowe The question reads: “How does someone go about running for city council? Do I have...
View ArticleMerrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court Report
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 ArticleSister Ann Wittman
Sister Ann Wittman, SCSC, age 90, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross, died, December 8, at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living in Merrill, WI. Ann Marie Wittman was born on October...
View ArticleKathleen R. Geiger
Kathleen “Kathy” “Kasey” R. (Westberg) Geiger, loving wife, mother, and friend, 82, of Cataract, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at her home. She was born August 17, 1935 to Roy and Mildred (Olson)...
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