Fotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 12-28-77 More candidates are coming forward for local offices. Former city council member Gerald Bauer announced he will join the growing number of candidates for the...
View ArticleLive Sustainable presents Energy Conservation in the Home
Now that a cold spell has reminded people how much energy it takes to stay warm in Wisconsin winters, Kelly Zagrzebski of Wisconsin Public Service will give a free talk about the most effective ways to...
View ArticleThe Holidays are over… Now what do I do with this Poinsettia?!
By Dan Marzu UW-Extension Agriculture Educator Well the simple answer would be to throw it out or preferably compost the plant. We generally treat poinsettias as an annual plant that brings joy to...
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Merrill Youth Bowling City Tournament 2017
Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes hosted the 2017 Merrill Youth Bowling City Tournament. Each youth league had its own tournament. <>Pictured, front from left, are the Tuesday Juniors Girls winners...
View ArticleBrody Gehrke named Athlete of the Week
MHS wrestler Brody Gehrke has enjoyed a stellar start to his senior season in the 138 pound class; pinning each of his opponents in the Bluejay’s first WVC bouts of the year versus Wausau-East and...
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Ask an Official: MPD Chief Bennett discusses parental supervision, alcohol...
This week’s featured question was submitted for Merrill Police Chief Corey Bennett Merrill Police Chief Corey Bennett The question reads: “What is the true story behind being between 19 and drinking...
View ArticleTyler A. Holbach
Tyler A. Holbach, age 20, of Merrill, passed away on December 29, 2017. Tyler was born August 19, 1997, in Wausau, son of Tammy (Hornung) Duwe and Paul Holbach. Tyler was currently an apprentice...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
The Town of Russell Fire Department responded to the Town of Harrison on Tuesday afternoon after a resident of Renn Lane reported a strong gas smell in their home. Firefighters were able to locate a...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
December 29 4:02 p.m.- An officer took a complaint of a theft. The caller had a package stolen from her step. Investigation is ongoing. December 30 8:49 a.m.- Officers responded to a domestic...
View ArticleLinda F. Nehrbass
Linda F. Nehrbass, age 61, of Merrill, died Saturday, December 30, 2017, at her son’s home, under the care of her loving family and hospice services. Linda was born September 23, 1956, in Cedar Town,...
View ArticleAlan K. Malm
Alan K. Malm, age 93, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Merrill....
View ArticleMerrill Sheet Metal Works and Bryant team up to honor community hero
Merrill Sheet Metal Works and Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems teamed up to honor a local Community Hero who does “whatever it takes” to make a positive impact in their community. This Hero...
View ArticleMerrill wrestlers compete at Northern Exposure
Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Merrill hosted their annual Northern Exposure wrestling tournament on Thursday and Friday. The Bluejays had two wrestlers go undefeated and one wrestler with one loss in the...
View ArticleTwila Marjorie Whiteman Will
Twila Marjorie Whiteman Will of Wausau, WI passed Dec. 31, 2017 at Eastview Nursing Home in Antigo, WI. She was born October 27, 1920 in Broken Bow, NE, the daughter of Harvey and Nellie Whiteman....
View ArticlePark City Realty and Humphrey’s team up to benefit food pantry, vets post
Park City Realty and Humphrey’s Pub held their annual Meat and More Raffle with proceeds to benefit the Community Food Pantry of Merrill and the Northwood’s Veterans Post. Each organization received a...
View ArticleShirley A. Pfingsten
Shirley A. Pfingsten, age 86, of Merrill, passed away on January 2, 2018, at Ascension Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill. Shirley was born November 28, 1931, in Merrill, daughter of the late August...
View ArticleBluejay ballers get the best of Luxemburg-Casco
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Wednesday (Dec. 27), the Merrill boys basketball team traveled to Green Bay to take on Luxemburg-Casco at the Kress Center. The Bluejays were able to take care of...
View ArticleContested races abound in spring election
As of Tuesday’s 5 PM deadline, the 2018 Spring election is taking shape with an array of contested races at both the city and the county levels. The City of Merrill mayoral race will pit incumbent Bill...
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