Loretta M. Toschner
Loretta M. Toschner (Fischer), age 95, died peacefully at home on October 30, 2015, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Loretta was...
View ArticleVirginia M. Severt
Virginia M. Severt, age 90, of Merrill, passed away peacefully at the home of her son, Bruce (Carol) Severt, on Friday, October 30, 2015 with loving family by her side. Virginia was born January 11,...
View ArticleJames “Jim” D. Berndt
James “Jim” D. Berndt, age 65, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 2, 2015 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston, WI. Jim was born on December 6, 1949 to Carlos and Dorothy (Barz) Berndt in Merrill, WI....
View ArticleMAPS responds to alleged threat at Merrill High School
The Merrill Area Public Schools wants to inform parents and community members of an alleged threat to student safety that occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 4. At approximately 7:30 a.m. this morning, the...
View ArticleMerrill Fire Department receives Forest Fire Protection (FFP) grant
The Merrill Fire Department was recently notified of a grant award of $7,153.03 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Fire Protection (FFP) Grant Program. The grant provides...
View ArticleLocal student musician performs as exemplary soloist
Morgan Sondelski, a student at Merrill High School, performed as one of 10 exemplary soloists from throughout the state in an honorary recital on Oct. 30 at the annual Wisconsin State Music Conference...
View ArticleSuperintendent’s Corner
Wally Leipart MAPS Superintendent Finally! Starting Nov. 2 we are issuing iPads to students. This is an exciting time for us and our students. Together we recognize that students need a better...
View ArticleRiver District Development Foundation of Merrill and the River Bend Trail:...
Art Lersch Community Resource Development Educator, University of Wisconsin Extension, Lincoln County It has been my privilege to conduct ongoing River District Development Foundation (RDDF) and River...
View Article‘Very Merrill’ Christmas cards now on sale
The 5th Annual Very Merrill Christmas cards and prints are now on sale at the Merrill Chamber of Commerce. This year’s card is named “All Aboard the Christmas Trolley” and celebrates the 125th...
View ArticleCarl D. Kuehn
Carl D. Kuehn, age 49, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at Mount View Nursing Home. He was born February 21, 1966 in Merrill to John and Elinor Kuehn. In his younger years, Carl was a very active...
View ArticleMerrill woman charged with attempted homicide
A Merrill woman has been charged with trying to kill a 76-year-old man in his apartment last Thursday. Stacey A. Hansen, 45, of 215 Grand Ave., Merrill, faces charges of attempted first degree...
View ArticleCheer for Life benefits American Cancer Society
Recently the MHS Cheer and Dance Team held their annual youth “Cheer for Life” Cheer & Pom Clinic. More than 80 kids participated and wrapped up the camp by cheering and performing at the varsity...
View ArticleCouncil Grounds photo contest winners
The Council Grounds Photo Contest winners were announced Friday night, Oct. 30, at the Park Shelter House during the Park’s candlelight walk. Winners in the four categories were: •Landscape- 1st...
View ArticleDr. Gill’s last ride: The end of an era
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter When the 2015 varsity football season came to an end two weeks ago, it would prove the last hoorah for not only the Bluejay seniors, but the last “ride” for Dr. Greg Gill. The...
View ArticleLeadership award nominees announced
The Merrill Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for their upcoming Leadership Awards. The winners will be announced at an awards dinner on Nov. 19 at Les & Jim’s. The cost of the dinner...
View ArticleMerrill Police Department reports
November 2 5:30 p.m.- A crash was reported on N Center Ave at E 2nd St. Two vehicles were northbound on N. Center Ave. with one in the right lane and one in the left. The driver in the left lane stated...
View ArticleLuella Fleischman
Luella Fleischman, of Antigo, died Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Care Partners under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. She was 83 years old. She was born on May 31, 1932 in town of Harrison, Marathon...
View ArticleGreen thumbed residents unite for community garden initiative
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter If all goes as planned, the city will be home to a new community garden as early as the spring of 2017. Tuesday morning, Lincoln County Health Department director Shelley...
View ArticleEugene D. Brandenburg
Eugene D. Brandenburg, age 72, of Merrill, died Thursday, November 5, 2015. Eugene was born October 6, 1943, in Merrill, son of the late Franklin and Milda Brandenburg. He married Peggy Ament on August...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports
Pine River firefighters and deputies responded on Tuesday after a load of hay being transported started on fire. Just before noon a cell 911 caller reported that hay being transported on a trailer had...
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