Public invited to Community Poverty Simulation on Feb. 26
The Lincoln County Mental Health Coalition is hosting a Community Poverty Simulation on Feb. 26 from 5:15–8 p.m. at the Merrill High School Commons. The event is free and open to those that work or...
View ArticleWPS Foundation supports Athletic Park upgrades
The City of Merrill Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to be the recipient of a $5,000 donation from the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation. The donation will help with the purchase of new...
View ArticleRaleigh named Youth Optimist of the Month
Brant Raleigh was nominated by his school counselor, Mrs. Allie Libby, for the December Youth Optimist of the Month. Mrs. Libby states, “Brant is a good leader and I have seen this through him being a...
View ArticleDuane J. Puphal
Duane J. Puphal, age 69, of Saxeville, WI passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Dewey was born in Merrill, WI on October 7, 1948, the son of the late Henry and Bernice (Liesman) Puphal. He...
View ArticleRobert “Bob” C. Van Slate
Robert “Bob” C. Van Slate, age 77, a resident of Conover for 45 years, passed away Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Sadly, we lost a very good man who ascended...
View ArticleLady Jays can’t keep up with Panthers
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Friday night the Merrill girls basketball team traveled to Stevens Point to take on their conference foe SPASH Panthers. Merrill was able to stay within striking...
View ArticleJoseph Amund Hamlin
Joseph Amund Hamlin age 78 of Klinger Lake, Sturgis, Michigan passed away Friday afternoon, December 29, 2017 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, Florida. He was born March 23, 1939 in...
View ArticleNickolas Wayne Gulke
Operations Specialist Chief Petty Officer Nickolas Wayne Gulke, 33, of Lake Stevens, Washington, passed away at his home Wednesday, December 27, 2017, from natural causes. Nick was born October 8, 1984...
View ArticleMarlene J. Hinz
Marlene J. Hinz, age 82, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Marlene was born December 3, 1935, in Wausau, daughter of the late Leslie and Ida (Peterson)...
View ArticleWinter storm to graze Oneida and Lincoln counties
A winter storm originally projected to bypass to the west of Lincoln County now looks to deliver a glancing blow to the region beginning Thursday morning. At 2:43 PM the National Weather Service office...
View ArticleCougar sighted near Antigo & Merrill in December, DNR working to verify photos
From our partners at the Antigo Times: Two photos from a trail camera surfaced on Facebook this week of a cougar spotted near Antigo. The photos, which were time-stamped December 18, were recently...
View ArticleRadon: Protect your family from lung cancer
The Department of Health Services estimates that one out of 10 homes in Wisconsin have high radon levels. Radon testing is not required by law or regulated in Wisconsin. The Lincoln County Health...
View ArticleNorthwoods Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance presents Snowshoe Hike
The Northwoods Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance will host a guided snowshoe hike in the Underdown area of the Lincoln County Forest on Saturday, Feb. 3, starting at 10 a.m. Meet at the Underdown...
View ArticleLetters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: COMPASSSION IS NEEDED! I recently contacted Congressman Sean Duffy voicing my concerns over H.R. 3440, the DREAM Act of 2017. The act would prohibit the deportation of illegal...
View ArticleLibrary offers Pete the Cat Party and Milwaukee Bucks Reading Challenge
The monthly Family Fun Night at T.B. Scott Library resumes Thursday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. This month’s Fun Night features a Pete the Cat themed party. Enjoy stories about everyone’s favorite feline,...
View ArticleMind & Body Wellness Course at Merrill Enrichment Center
The Merrill Enrichment Center with the financial support of Security Health Plan is excited to offer Mind & Body Wellness. The goal of this program is to provide participants with educational...
View ArticleSchedule changes paying off at MHS
By Collin Lueck Editor Major changes at Merrill High School this year are already paying measurable dividends in terms of student attendance and class failure rates. With significant drops in pupil...
View ArticleMerrill Fire Department reports
January 1 Calls: #1- At 3:33 a.m. Med 62 responded to Prospect St. for a 52 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH; #2- At 4:43 a.m. Med 62 responded to S. Center Ave. for a 95 year...
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