Rev. James “Jim” D. Weiland
The Rev. James “Jim” D. Weiland, age 58, of Merrill, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on October 13, 1959 to Donald and...
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Researched by Michael J. Caylor 1-25-78 The race for mayor in Merrill is heating up, and with the primary election for the post just weeks away one of the four candidates has come out swinging....
View ArticleLincoln County Mental Health Coalition offers free stress management programs
The Lincoln County Mental Health Coalition is hosting two four week stress management programs called Taking Care of You in Merrill and Tomahawk. The first program will take place in Merrill on...
View ArticleFotos from the Past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor 1-25-78 The race for mayor in Merrill is heating up, and with the primary election for the post just weeks away one of the four candidates has come out swinging....
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Chamber welcomes Rock Ridge Estates
Friday morning, representatives of the Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce gathered with representatives of Premier Real Estate Management, for the official ribbon cutting of the new 36-unit Rock Ridge...
View ArticleChamber Spotlight on Business
The Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce Spotlight on Business for the month of February is Phil Ziesemer Photography located at 1200 E. Seventh St. in Merrill, owned by Phil and Mary Ziesemer. Phil...
View ArticleMAPS Board of Education authorizes April 3 operating referendum for community...
In an effort to address significant budget shortfalls, members of the Merrill Area Public School Board voted unanimously at its Dec. 20, 2017, regular board meeting to place an operational funding...
View ArticleVocal Jayz offer Singing Valentines
The MHS Vocal Jayz are ready to impress your sweetheart yet again this year with their annual Singing Valentine Fundraiser. On the afternoon of Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14), the Vocal Jayz will be...
View ArticleRiverside Athletic Club offers Boot Camps and Lift and HIIT training
Riverside Athletic Club is pleased to announce they are offering two new classes in February that is sure to get people motivated and help them along their fitness journey. “We are trying something new...
View ArticleWVLHS students perform at All Star Band and Choir Ensembles
On Saturday, Jan. 20, four Wisconsin Valley Lutheran High School students had the opportunity to participate in the Central WI Conference All Star Band and Choir Ensembles in Shiocton. Students from 21...
View ArticleMerrill Squirts take Antigo Tournament championship
On Jan. 21, the Merrill Youth Hockey Squirt team came home champions from the 2018 Antigo Squirt Tournament. They made a clean sweep winning every game all weekend. Goalie Max Seeger allowed one goal...
View ArticleMerrill PeeWees take third at Lakeland tourney
The Merrill Youth Hockey PeeWee team took third place in the North Lakeland Outdoor Classic hockey tournament held Jan. 5-7 in Mantiowish Waters. MYHA Peewee team row 1: Austin Hotchkiss, Judah Leder,...
View ArticleMunicipal Court
The following cases were heard in Merrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court Jan. 22, 2018. Operate MV w/out insurance Tyler J. Ball, Merrill, $124; Toby L. Roberts, Merrill, $124. Speeding Alyssa R....
View ArticleLady Jays downed by Evergreens
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Friday night the Merrill girls basketball team hosted D.C. Everest for a conference match up. The Bluejays were unable to keep up with the Evergreens as Merrill lost by a...
View ArticleMerrill Warrant of the Week
The Merrill Police Department holds arrests warrants issued 9/25/2017 for Michael A. Mohr, DOB 11/31/1973, last known address 2207 Union Ave., Wausau. The city recovered judgments of $124 for operating...
View ArticlePyan garners repeat Athlete of the Week honors
Due to her outstanding performance on the basketball court and in the classroom, MHS Senior Patience Pyan has once again garnered Merrill Foto News Athlete of the Week accolades. Pyan proved a driving...
View ArticleHat & glove drive collected over 250 items
Kelly Davenport of Merrill held a collection in December, gathering winter hats and gloves to donate to local people who were in need. Thanks to many generous donations, Kelly was able to gather over...
View ArticleMerrill Community Bank contributes to Freedom Pen project
Last week, Merrill Community Bank donated $1,700 to Prairie River Middle School and the ‘Freedom Pen’ project headed by Technology Education teacher Pete McConnell. According to McConnell, the funds...
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VIDEO: Winterfest Cardboard Sled Contest
<>After his cardboard tank didn't quite survive its first pass down Lions Hill, Haakon Murphy, 9, used what was left of his sled for a second attempt. The gun turret from the tank ejected Haakon...
View ArticleLorraine C. Plautz
Lorraine C. Plautz, age 95, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018. She was born May 12, 1922 in Merrill. In fact, the same place she lived at for 88 years. Lorraine resided at Bell Tower...
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