Gerhardt S. (Gary) Graap
Gerhardt S. (Gary) Graap, 66, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. Known to many as “Graapie”, Gary was born on March 31, 1951, to Rinehardt and Shirley (Schneck)...
View ArticleBluejays top 7th ranked Hodags
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Tuesday night the Merrill boys basketball team traveled to Rhinelander in non-conference action against the Hodags. Going into the game the Hodags sat as the 7th ranked...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 2-8-78 Could Merrill see a large commercial development on the far-east side of the city? Pat Buckett, president of Pat Buckett Realtors, is hoping so. Buckett is in...
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MHS announces annual open house & art show
This year’s mural workshop at Merrill High School was different from past ones. With the new schedule change at Merrill High School, a new space was created for tiered study rooms. The Art department...
View ArticleDuane W. ‘Dewey’ Pfister
Duane W. ‘Dewey’ Pfister, age 85, of Merrill, died Thursday, February 8, 2018. A committal of his cremated remains will take place at a later date at Merrill Memorial Park Scattering Garden. Dewey was...
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Lady Jays top Pines on senior night
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Tuesday night the Merrill girls basketball team hosted Northland Pines for the Bluejays senior night. The Bluejays took care of business as they beat the Eagles by a...
View Article‘Roadkill’ coming to the Merrill Ice Drag
On Saturday, Feb. 10, “Roadkill” is racing at the Merrill Ice Drags. You’ve seen them in racing magazines, on the internet and on the racing networks like Velocity. Now see them in person, at the one...
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Scholz vacates administrative coordinator office
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter As of the close of business this afternoon, Lincoln County Administrative Coordinator Randy Scholz will bring to a close a tenure of county employment spanning 21 years. Monday...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
February 5 11:17 a.m.- An officer observed a male operating a vehicle that he knew had a warrant for his arrest. The man was arrested for the warrant. 3:39 p.m.- A caller reported someone had stolen...
View ArticleSvacina selected Athlete of the Week
THS senior Kole Svacina has proven to be a force to be reckoned with as a member of the Hatchet varsity Boys Swim Team this season. The team co-captain underlined that fact with a powerhouse...
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Ask an Official: MAPS Superintendent discusses referendum questions and answers
This week’s featured question was asked for MAPS Superintendent Dr. John Sample. MAPS Superintendent Dr. John Sample The question reads: “Is there a place we can go or someone to contact about...
View ArticleFive in custody following Tomahawk search warrant
Five people were taken into custody on Feb.2, as result of a search warrant executed by the Tomahawk Police Department. According to a press release issued by the Tomahawk Police Department; on Friday,...
View ArticleAudrey L. Ek
Audrey L. Ek, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018, at her home under the care of her family and hospice services. Audrey was born in Rhinelander, the daughter of the late Frank and...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 46-year-old Tomahawk man was cited Monday morning after a traffic stop. A deputy stopped the car for a speeding violation at 1:39 a.m. The driver showed signs of impairment and was taken into custody...
View ArticleWallace Schwartzman
Wallace Schwartzman, 81, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018, surrounded by his family. Wally was born on November 16, 1936, to Raymond and Sophie Schwartzman. On December 21, 1963,...
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‘Roadkill’ films at Merrill Ice Drags
The Merrill Ice Drags will soon be receiving more national attention through the “Roadkill” show, which filmed at the frozen Lake Alexander drag strip on Saturday. Roadkill personalities Mike Finnegan...
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