Sheriff’s office seeking Merrill man
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of Camron Jay Lane, age 23, of Merrill. Lane has failed to appear in both Lincoln County and Marathon County Courts in five...
View ArticleSenator makes Merrill stop on state swing
Senator Tammmy Baldwin made a stop at the Sawmill Brewing Co. in Merrill Saturday on her way between engagements in Rhinelander and Wausau. She got a tour of the brewing operation from owner/manager...
View ArticleTobacco products hit a new low with e-cigarettes that look like USB flash drives
From Lincoln County Health Department Teachers are used to dealing with disruptions in the classroom – things like passing notes, using cell phones, talking out of turn, etc. Teachers now have a new...
View ArticleBoys hold off West
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Friday night the Merrill boys basketball team traveled to Wausau West to take on the Warriors in the back end of a double header. After watching the Lady Jays get the...
View ArticleAll youth invited to participate in Project Discovery Day
Project Discovery Day is designed to provide youth in 5-year-old kindergarten and older, a chance to discover what they can learn and do in 4-H. During the day, youth can choose to participate in a...
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 ArticleATV club contributed to Tree of Hope
The Harrison Hills ATV Club held their Christmas party in December at the Gleason Bowling Alley. All who came brought a toy to be given to a needy child during the Christmas season. The collection of...
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Northwoods Veterans Post receives donations
The Northwoods Veterans Post construction project received a shot in the arm with a couple of substantial recent donations. Krueger Plumbing presented a $3,000 check to Northwoods Veterans Post, while...
View ArticleHoly Cross Sisters support Catholic schools
Each year the Holy Cross Sisters award FAME (Formation and Ministry Enablement) Grants as part of Catholic Schools Week. The schools have been served by the Holy Cross Sisters, taught the sisters, or...
View ArticleKnights of Columbus donate to St. Francis
These Knights of Columbus gathered to hand Father Chris Kemp a check for $3,000 for new water bubblers to be installed in St. Francis Xavier Catholic School. Knights who were on hand for the donation...
View ArticleMerrill grapplers fall to Rapids
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Thursday (Jan. 18) the Merrill wrestling team traveled to Wisconsin Rapids to take on the Red Raiders in a conference match up. Despite a strong start by the Bluejays,...
View ArticleAscension offers online appointment and virtual care options for patients...
As flu activity increases across the country, Ascension facilities in central and northern Wisconsin provide a number of options to seek treatment if needed. Ascension Emergency Departments offer 24/7...
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Lincoln County Snowmobile Trail Report-Week of Jan 29, 2018
Effective 8 AM last Thursday, all county snowmobile trails officially opened. Despite the abnormally warm temperatures last weekend; all trails are reported to be in fair to excellent early season...
View ArticleO’Tannenbaum Tour supports 4-H
Sue Kunkel, O ‘Tannenbaum Tour Committee presents Pat Chieves, President of the Lincoln County 4-H Leaders’ Association with several donations from this year’s event. Donations included funds to offer...
View ArticleSimon and Garfunkel Experience coming to Merrill
When you think of the 1960s, and the music which revolutionized and defined new musical genres, you’re bound to remember Simon and Garfunkel. Their blending of folk and rock brought forth an original...
View ArticleRecent donations to the ‘After the Bell’ program
The Church Mutual Christmas Is Committee, O ‘Tannenbaum Tour Committee and Social Topics Club recently made donations to the 2017-18 “After the Bell” program. To keep the cost of the “After the Bell”...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 2-1-78 Perhaps the first step of saving the old Merrill City Hall has been reached with the building being approved for listing on the Nation Register of Historic...
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