Brickners stores earn Mark of Distinction
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced their Mark of Distinction Dealer award winners Dec. 5 in New York City. Out of 2,600 Chrysler dealers across the country, only 200 qualified, including Brickners...
View ArticleRiverside Athletic Club completes Christmas Spirit/Toys for Kids
Riverside Athletic Club was excited to report that they have completed the Christmas Spirit/Toys for kids program and have donated toys that will go to area boys and girls for Christmas. “We want to...
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Girl hoopers take care of East
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Tuesday night the Merrill girls basketball team hosted Wausau East in the late game of a double header. Merrill dominated more than doubling East in points. In the first...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 12-14-77 After 88 years the City of Merrill is getting a new permanent address as city hall moves three blocks to the east. The city purchased the Church Mutual...
View ArticleMerrill Historical Society announces release of ‘Pinkerton Papers’ book
Did you know that there was a sawmill strike in Merrill in 1920? That over 1,000 mill workers – members of the International Timberworkers Union Local No. 128 – participated in the strike, shutting...
View ArticleTwentieth defendant pleads guilty in meth conspiracy
Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Marcos Castaneda, 37, of Pomona, California, pleaded guilty yesterday in U.S. District Court in Madison to...
View ArticleChurch Mutual service center named Center of Excellence for ninth year
Church Mutual Insurance Company’s National Customer Service Center has been recertified for the ninth year as a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal. “I am very proud that we have been able to...
View ArticleMerrill Police Reports
December 12 10:40 a.m.- Officers responded to the Probation and Parole office to take a female into custody for a probation violation. She was transported to the jail. December 13 6:55 a.m.- Officers...
View ArticleWisconsin Valley Lutheran announces 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Students are listed with their home city. HIGH HONORS: 3.80-4.00 GPA Gabe Anklam-Trinity, Wausau; Garrett Anklam-Wausau; Wyatt Anklam-Wausau; Bryson Bernarde-Eland; Peter Breitwish-Merrill; Evan...
View ArticleWeininger named Athlete of the Week
THS junior Wyatt Wenninger enjoyed a breakout performance in the Hatchet Wrestlers’ season opener at the Oconto 6-team invitational on December 1; piling up a perfect 5-0 record on the day. In addition...
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The Holiday season is a prime time to prepare for winter recreational fun in...
By Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Conservation Warden Pat Novesky Lincoln/Oneida County DNR Conservation Warden Pat Novesky Here’s to wishing everyone an enjoyable and safe holiday season! I...
View ArticleHatchet boys trumped in home opener
The Tomahawk Hatchet boys basketball team struggled offensively on Friday December 8, falling to Antigo 56-16 in their 207-18 Great Northern Conference opener. Antigo’s half-court zone defense gave the...
View ArticleDomestic disturbance leads to several charges for Merrill man
In the early morning hours of Saturday, December 9, Merrill officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance on Genesee Street. Upon arrival, officers met with a party who indicated being involved...
View ArticleRobert A. “Bob” Jackson
Robert A. “Bob” Jackson, 94, passed away peacefully December 8, 2017, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill WI. Bob was born on December 5, 1923, in Fargo, South Dakota, to Claude and Helms (Olson)...
View ArticleChristine “Chris” Cay (Ollhoff) Langbecker
Christine “Chris” Cay (Ollhoff) Langbecker of Merrill, WI passed away on December 12, 2017, surrounded by her family. Chris was born in Merrill, WI to John and Bonnie (Plamann) Ollhoff on December 4,...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
December 15 11:32 a.m.- A caller reported a crash between a vehicle and utility pole. The driver had been backing up striking the pole. A crash report will be completed. 11:33 a.m.- A caller reported a...
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Lady Jays fall to West
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter The Merrill girls played the early game of Friday night’s double header against Wausua West. Merrill couldn’t keep up with West as they lost by a score of 71-49. In the...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 40-year-old Merrill man was arrested Wednesday morning after a deputy located a vehicle in the ditch on State Rd. 107 north of Matthews Road just before 2 a.m. The driver displayed signs of...
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