Comedy night returns to Les & Jim’s
A sure cure for the winter blues The legendary silent film actor/comedian Charlie Chaplin once said, “A day without laughter is a day wasted.” By the time February rolls around in Wisconsin, the long...
View ArticleBluejays send four wrestlers to Sectionals
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Saturday the Merrill wrestling team traveled to Wisconsin Rapids for the Regional tournament. Despite the Bluejays taking sixth as a team they were able to have a...
View ArticleGirl Scouts celebrate Love-A-Pet service event
On Saturday, Feb. 10, forty Girl Scouts from Merrill and the surrounding area celebrated the 29th anniversary of the Love-a-Pet Service Event at the Maple Creek Dog Training Center. The girls heard...
View ArticleTrinity introduces new education director
Carla Wiesner is the new Director of Christian Education at Trinity Lutheran in Merrill. Carla was born in Columbia, Missouri, but was raised in the Barron, WI area for most of her life. She attended...
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River Bend Trail garners support of native author, wellness specialist
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Monday afternoon, Merrill native, author and wellness specialist Bill Cortright returned to his hometown for the first time since 1988, for an afternoon of activities in support...
View ArticleAscension Medical Group expands audiology services in Merrill
Ascension Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of Audiology services at its Merrill Clinic. Doctor of Audiology Karen Teter will provide services in Merrill twice a month to patients of...
View ArticleDarrin Daniel Rogers
Darrin (Deion) Rogers, age 39, of Schofield, passed away on February 1, 2018 at Colonial Manor in Wausau. He was born in Merrill on August 25, 1978 to Tim and Lisa (Ames) Rogers. He loved watching the...
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Lady Jays beat Raiders in overtime
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Friday night the Merrill girls basketball team traveled to Wisconsin Rapids for their final regular season game of the year. The Bluejays played tough throughout and...
View ArticleTomahawk’s Phalin signs with Minnesota State University Moorhead
Easton Phalin of Tomahawk last week signed to Minnesota State University Moorhead to play Division 2 football. After four solid years of football for the Hatchets, Phalin had many Division 3 schools...
View ArticleAll Aboard at the T. B. Scott Library for family fun!
The T.B. Scott Library is your whistle stop Thursday, Feb. 22, at 6 p.m. for train-themed family fun. The library welcomes Tom Bullman and friends from The Hobby Connection, your neighborhood shop for...
View ArticleMerrill Fire Department reports
February 5 Calls: #188- At 4:22 a.m. Med 62 responded to Rangeline Rd. for a 77 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AWH; #189- At 11:38 a.m. Med 61 responded to E. 7th St. for a 77...
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Lincoln County Snowmobile Trail Report: Week of Feb. 12
A combination of cold temperatures and the diligent efforts of local snowmobile club volunteers, have led to another week of overall excellent riding conditions on Lincoln County snowmobile trails!...
View ArticleNotes from UW-Extension
By Debbie Moellendorf 4-H Youth Development Educator UW-Extension Cooperative Extension Lincoln County Since 1914, Wisconsin 4-H has helped youth grow the leadership, critical thinking and...
View ArticleGordon “Gordy” E. Wiederhoeft
Gordon “Gordy” E. Wiederhoeft, age 78, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2018 at his residence, just shy of his 79th birthday. Gordy was born on February 13, 1939 to the late...
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Cobblestone unveils revamped Merrill hotel
Over the past several months, Cobblestone Hotels has pumped about $2 million into a complete interior and exterior renovation of the former Badger Hotel in Merrill. Cobblestone introduced the...
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MHS art show to feature Empty Bowls fundraiser
A special feature of this year’s Merrill High School Open House and Art Show will be an Empty Bowls fundraiser, benefiting both the high school’s in-house food pantry and the new Habitat House homeless...
View ArticleFotos from the Past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 2-15-78 Merrill Mayor Ralph Voigt looked to the future and refuted criticism yesterday during the final presentation to the Merrill Optimist Club. The club has been...
View Article4-H’ers develop their communication skills
Youth from throughout Lincoln County were provided with an opportunity to practice and enhance their public speaking skills during this year’s Communication Contest. During this pre-fair event, youth...
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