Nancy Marie Hojan
Nancy Marie Hojan, 85, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2018, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI. She was born on June 18, 1932 to Nicholas and Anna (Kautz) Manderfield in Racine,WI....
View ArticleMerrill boys fall to Rapids
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Tuesday (Jan. 9) the Merrill boys basketball team traveled to Lincoln High School for a game against Wisconsin Rapids. Merrill struggled against their conference foe and...
View ArticleBluejays find success at St. Croix
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Friday the Merrill wrestling team traveled to St. Croix for a dual meet against St. Croix Central. Merrill dominated winning 66-9 and only losing two matches throughout...
View ArticleLady Jays defeat Red Raiders
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Tuesday (Jan. 9) the Merrill girls basketball team hosted the Wisconsin Rapids Red Raiders in their first meeting of the year. After trailing at halftime the Merrill...
View ArticleJumpstart your kitchen at library’s Cookbook Exchange
Are the winter doldrums creeping into your kitchen? Do some of your cookbooks need a new home? Give your recipe list a jumpstart at T.B. Scott Free Library’s Cookbook Exchange. As part of Merrill’s...
View ArticleOne Way Collision, Brickners set sights on joint venture
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter This spring, two long-time local entrepreneurs will come together for the sake of a common goal; expanding their respective businesses and in turn, raise the bar on the services...
View ArticleButler steps in as Merrill area conservation warden
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter As of Jan. 9, Curt Butler has stepped in as the most recent DNR Conservation Warden assigned to southern Lincoln County. An Oshkosh native, Butler comes to the Merrill area...
View ArticleNorthern county trails to open Friday
Thursday morning, the county’s Forestry, Land and Parks Department announced the county’s Zone 1 snowmobile trails will open as of 8 AM Friday morning. Zone 1 consists of the portion of the trail...
View ArticleBluejays win tight contest in Rhinelander
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Tuesdasy night the Merrill girls basketball team traveled to Rhinelander for a non confernce game against the Hodags. The Hodags gave Merrill all they could handle,...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 1-18-78 Lincoln County has officially acquired new property with the purchase of the former Assembly of God Church. Pat Bucket was the real estate agent who brokered...
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2nd Annual Merrill Community New Year Ride to host Germain benefit
Beginning at noon on Saturday, DAT Bar of Merrill and the Merrill Community New Year Ride will host the Flip Off Cancer: Round 2 Benefit in support of Anne Germain of Merrill. Anne Germain A full day...
View ArticleFormer bank building has long history in Merrill
Collin Lueck Editor The former Lincoln County Bank building on West Main Street, a portion of which has been standing since 1912, is currently being demolished. In August of 1897, Lincoln County Bank...
View ArticleSteckbauer garners repeat accolades
Due to his accomplishments on the basketball court and in the classroom; MHS junior Quinn Steckbauer has once again earned Merrill Foto News: Athlete of the Week honors. The Bluejay boys varsity...
View ArticleRodeo queen contestants sought
The Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo is looking for Rodeo Queen candidates. The contest is open to ladies ages 16-21. All contestants must live within 60 miles of the Lincoln County line. Contestants are...
View ArticleChurch Mutual names new chief marketing officer
Scott Steele has been named vice president and chief marketing officer for Church Mutual Insurance Company, reporting to President and CEO Rich Poirier. Steele joined Church Mutual Insurance Company in...
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PRMS Students of the Quarter
Students of the Quarter at Prairie River Middle School are recognized for their efforts in being a good citizen, including: Behavior, Integrity, Responsibility and Discussion. The school is proud to...
View ArticleMerrill Warrant of the Week
The Merrill Police Department holds arrests warrants issued 11/13/2017 for Jeffrey D. King, DOB 6/3/1991, last known address 225 N. 9th Ave., Wausau. The city recovered a judgment of $202.20 for...
View ArticleMerrill Chamber Spotlight on Business: Hugo’s Pizza
The Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce Spotlight on Business for the month of January is Hugo’s Pizza located at 1213 E. Main St. in downtown Merrill. Hugo’s Pizza is owned by Colleen Bostrom and they...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s Reports
A 44 year old Merrill man was arrested early Sunday evening for violating the terms of his probation. Officials at the electronic monitoring center in Madison requested that deputies take the man into...
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