Philip T. Barker
Philip T. Barker, age 80, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at his home of natural causes. Philip was born August 2, 1937, in Merrill, son of the late William and Elsie (Thomas)...
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February 2 5:30 a.m.- Officers were dispatched to a theft complaint at Walmart. Suspect was identified and later located during a traffic stop. The female had stolen $23.35 worth of items and was taken...
View ArticleGerhardt S. ‘Gary’ Graap
Gerhardt S. ‘Gary’ Graap, age 66, of Merrill, passed away at home Sunday, February 4, 2018. Known to most people as ‘Graapie,’ he was born March 31, 1951, to Rinehardt and Shirley (Schneck) Graap. He...
View ArticleWausau Homes builder earns Voice of the Customer Award
Redefining the Building Experience is exactly what Wausau Homes Tomahawk is doing for their homebuyers. Adam Mansfield, Zach Nick, and Luke Schoone of Wausau Homes Tomahawk recently earned the...
View ArticleMerrill Sheet Metal Works acquires Lakeview Heating and Cooling
Merrill Sheet Metal Works, Inc. recently completed the acquisition of Lakeview Heating & Cooling, LLC. “After careful consideration, Penny and I have decided that it’s time to embark on a new...
View ArticleSix Bluejays earn All-Confernce
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Saturday the Merrill wrestling team traveled to Wausau East for their confernce meet. Although the Bluejays struggled as a team taking 6th place, they were able to get...
View ArticleFire departments join forces to save Pine River barn
On Wednesday, Jan. 31, the Pine River Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office to a report of a working structure fire in a barn at an address on County Rd. W....
View ArticleAndrew B. Duginski
Andrew B. Duginski, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill, while surrounded by his loving family. Andrew was born to the late James and Mary...
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Video: Fifth Annual ‘Fun Run’ enjoys record year
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Saturday morning, nearly 50 area snowmobile enthusiasts took part in the 5th Annual Vintage Snowmobile “Fun Run.” Upon gathering at The Rock Bar and Resort on STH 107, the...
View ArticlePrairie River Middle School Honor Roll – Second Quarter 2017-18
6th Grade Highest Honors 4.0: Arabella Baumann, Anna Bowe, Malaynie Dengel, Charlotte Doescher, Allison Hoock, Emerson Iwen, Brooklyn Kraegenbrink, Regena Lahti, Bridger Lemmon, Erik Mann, Chloe McRae,...
View ArticleMerrill Fire Department reports
January 29 Calls: #144- At 12:12 a.m. Med 62 responded to E. 2nd St. for a 63 year old female with an illness, transported to AGSH; #145- At 2:25 a.m. Med 62 responded to E. 1st St. for an 85 year old...
View ArticleMerrill grad, author to speak at PRMS
Bill Cortright is returning to Merrill to give back to the community that helped him get a start in life. He is a former graduate of Merrill High School who has gone on to become an internationally...
View ArticleSexual assault suspect held on $50,000 cash bond
A 65-year old Merrill man remains in the custody of the Lincoln County Jail as a suspect in an ongoing child sexual assault investigation. According to a press release from the Lincoln County Sheriffs...
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VFW post presents Patriots Pen, Voice of Democracy awards
VFW Post 1638 and Auxiliary held the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Banquet on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Lincoln Lanes. Patriot’s Pen winners were: 1st place Post & 3rd place District, Christian...
View ArticleMerrill High School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter 2017-18
GRADE 9 Highest Honors (4.0): Levi Black, Edmund Collinsworth, Caleb DeJong, Tanner Depies, Jordyn Henrich, Eleanor Holzinger, Alexandra Johnson, Kaylee King, Courtney Krueger, Kendall Krueger, Trenton...
View ArticleRecycling topic at next Live Sustainable meeting
Ever wonder what really happens to all the stuff that you put in the blue recycling bins that the city sanitation workers empty every week? Do you wonder whether the city makes money from recycling or...
View ArticleBoys fall at Point
Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Friday night the Merrill boys basketball team traveled to Stevens Point for their second meeting against the SPASH Panthers. It was a completely different game this time...
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Lincoln County Snowmobile Trail Report: Week of Feb. 5, 2018
Unsure of where trails are located? Click here for the 2018 Lincoln County Snowmobile Trail map Thank you to the Lincoln County Snowmobile clubs for providing trail condition information this season....
View ArticleNew study finds flu can increase heart attack risk
By Robert Sedlacek, MD The flu can cause more than just a fever and aches — for some, it can be dangerous to the heart. A recent study from the New England Journal of Medicine found that people are six...
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