Merrill boys take care of Medford
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Thursday (Dec. 21) the Merrill boys basketball team traveled to Medford for a non conference match up. Merrill came out of the game on top, beating Medford 64-48. It was...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 28-year-old Lac Du Flambeau woman was arrested last Monday evening on a warrant charge. A deputy stopped to check on a vehicle stalled on US Hwy. 8 at County Rd. Y in the Town of Bradley and found...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
December 22 10:09 a.m.- Officers were dispatched to Probation and Parole for a Probation Violation. The male was taken into custody for the Probation Violation along with bail jumping and a Harassment...
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Merrill AmericInn celebrates expansion project
By Collin Lueck Editor After eight months of construction, the public got their first look inside a major addition to Merrill’s AmericInn on Dec. 15. The 20-room addition, attached to the north end of...
View ArticleBluejay grapplers fall to West
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter The Merrill wrestling team hosted Wausau West Thursday night in a conference match up. The Bluejays were unable to take care of their conference foe as West won by a score...
View ArticleWausau area generosity pays off for Northwoods Vets Post
Individuals and businesses in the greater Wausau area recently rallied behind the future Northwoods Veterans Post of Merrill, resulting in a donation of $1,617 turned over to VFW Post 1638 on Thursday...
View ArticleSearch warrant nets heroin, cash from Merrill residence
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Merrill Police Department executed a search warrant yesterday on a residence in the city of Merrill. According to information released by the sheriff’s...
View ArticlePine Ridge plans Vets Post fundraiser
Pine Ridge Restaurant, 1302 N. Center Ave., Merrill, is teaming up to “Raise the Flag 2.0” over the new Northwoods Veterans Post in Merrill. On Monday, Jan. 15, from 2-10 p.m., 100 percent of the...
View ArticleMerrill man held on $50,000 cash bond in wake of heroin bust
As a result of a search warrant, drug and subsequent cash seizure yesterday at a Scott Street residence; 23-year old Jason M. Sly was taken into custody. Sly made his initial appearance earlier this...
View ArticleMerrill Fire Department responds to house fire
On Wednesday at 5:22 p.m., the Lincoln County 911 Communication Center dispatched the Merrill Fire Department for the report of a house fire at 1903 E. 6th St., Merrill. The structure fire was called...
View ArticleMerrill woman reaches rare ‘supercentenarian’ milestone
Rose M. “Thea” Theissen credits her strong faith in God for the fact that she is celebrating her 110th birthday today (Thursday, Dec. 28). Thea currently lives with her daughter, Audrey, in Merrill and...
View ArticleOptimists donate to the ‘After the Bell’ program
The Optimist Club of Merrill recently made a $500 donation to the 2017-18 “After the Bell” program. To keep the cost of the “After the Bell” program free to participants, the program has relied on the...
View ArticleAdditional trail openings announced
Thursday afternoon, the Lincoln County Forestry Land and Parks Department announced the opening of additional snowmobile trails in the Tomahawk area. With exceptions, Lincoln County Zone 1 funded...
View ArticleZoomer’s Repair opens on the city’s south side
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter As of last week, those seeking assistance with small engine and light auto repair have yet another local option in Zoomer’s Repair, located beside Wagner’s Shell station at 702...
View ArticleLaura Duginski
On Christmas Day, December 25, 2017, Laura Duginski passed away after a three-day battle with sudden illness. She leaves behind a legacy of courage, strength, hope, and love. Laura was diagnosed with...
View ArticleJulie A. Hornung
A life well lived, a life full of love for her husband Jim and dogs (Oscar and Axel). Julie A. Hornung held God’s hand as she joined him on the walk home to Heaven on December 27th, 2017. Julie was...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
December 25 12:44 p.m.- An officer conducted a traffic stop on North Cottage Street. The driver was found to have a warrant for their arrest. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the...
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