Merrill School Forest Family Fun Day
The Merrill School Forest will provide a chance for families to enjoy the great outdoors and try different winter activities on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be free equipment...
View ArticleSBDC at UW-Stevens Point offers programming for business owners with the...
When Debbe Kinsey, the Chief Executive Officer at the Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce, met with Melissa Meschke, the Director of the Small Business Development Center at UW-Stevens Point, she knew the...
View ArticleHoly Cross Sisters leadership appointed
The Holy Cross Sisters have reappointed their current leadership of the USA Province, headquartered in Merrill, for another three years. Sister Marija Brizar from the International Leadership in...
View ArticleMerrill Fire Department reports
December 25 Calls: #1787- At 3:15 a.m. Med 62 responded to E. 1st St. for a 55 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH; #1788- At 4:56 a.m. Med 62 responded to AGSH for a 55 year old...
View ArticleSuperintendent’s Corner…
By Dr. John Sample Proud Superintendent Let me start by thanking our community for participating in the Fall Community-Wide Referendum Survey. As you may be aware, we have a challenge ahead of us with...
View ArticleWinterfest Cardboard Sled Contest
The Merrill Optimist Club will be hosting the annual Winterfest Cardboard Sled Contest on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Lion’s Park. How creative can you be using only corrugated cardboard as a building...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 1-4-78 A Merrill firefighter has died in the line of duty. Thomas Beckman was killed yesterday after a fire at 310 Mill St. Beckman was off duty at the time of the...
View ArticleGovernor Walker announces plan that would convert Lincoln Hills to adult prison
Governor Scott Walker today announced a plan to provide a long-term solution for Wisconsin’s juvenile corrections and treatment systems following extensive discussions with state and local officials,...
View ArticleBluejay ballers take it to T-Birds
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Tuesday night the Merrill boys basketball team hosted the Lakeland T-Birds. The Bluejays were able to get the win beating Lakeland by a score of 74-63. The first half was...
View Article2018 Baseball sign-up Jan. 11
On Thursday, Jan. 11, the Merrill baseball association will be holding sing-ups at Les & Jim’s from 6-8 p.m. For kids playing coach pitch (7 & 8 year-olds) it will cost $50, kids playing in the...
View ArticleMerrill Police Reports
January 1 3:19 p.m.- An officer was dispatched to a theft complaint. The caller had $80 stolen from her. Investigation is ongoing. 3:52 p.m.- An officer was dispatched to a theft complaint. The...
View ArticleFor second year Church Mutual foundation to offer $5,000 scholarships
CM CARES, the Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation, is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its second annual Religious Scholarship Program, offering up to $250,000 in...
View ArticleMFD slates badge pinning, open house event
On Thursday, Jan. 11, the Merrill Fire Department will proudly welcome a new member to the department during a badge pinning ceremony and open house being held at 4:15 p.m. in the department training...
View ArticleHabitat Home to embark on capital campaign
Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) and WPS Foundation representatives were on hand to give Merrill’s new homeless center a strong start to its capital campaign Friday. The WPS Foundation presented a...
View ArticleReframing New Year’s Resolutions to Boost Chances of Success
By Craig Zastrow, NP, APNP Ascension Medical Group, Merrill For many of us, every New Year represents a new start. A clean slate and a chance to reset, renew, and revisit goals we want to accomplish...
View ArticlePRMS Musician of the Month
When you think of outstanding flute players you may think of names like Julius Baker, or Lori Bell. Here at Prairie River Middle School one name that comes to mind is December’s “Musician of the...
View ArticleBuilding Merrill Together Series: ‘A Touch of Gray’
T.B. Scott Free Library Adult Department announces the continuation of the Building Merrill Together Program Series with a dynamic community discussion to help address the challenges we face in caring...
View ArticleSpoehr named Athlete of the Week
MHS Senior wrestler Jake Spoehr rendered a tenacious performance in last week’s 16-team Northern Exposure Tournament at Merrill High School, competing in two separate weight classes (182 and 195) and...
View ArticleNTC announces Law Enforcement Academy graduates
Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce recent graduates from the Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement 720 Academy. Graduates have demonstrated the communication, problem solving and...
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