City Council seat on today’s primary ballot
Polls are open until 8 p.m. tonight, as Wisconsin voters will take to the polls to narrow the field for a state Supreme Court Justice seat. Candidates are Rebecca Dallett, Michael Screnock and Tim...
View ArticleMarshfield Clinic invites women to free breast health and screening events in...
Marshfield Clinic’s breast care navigators are inviting women to two free public events entitled “Women Empowering Women.” These events will be held: •Monday, March 5, from 3–6 p.m. at the Marshfield...
View ArticleLady Jays lie in wait
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Friday night at 7:15 p.m. the Merrill girls basketball team will open their playoff push, hosting the winner of Tuesday night’s (Feb. 20) game between the Rhinelander...
View ArticleSearch warrant results in Felony drug charges for Merrill teen
In the wake of a search warrant executed by officers of the Merrill Police Department at a Grand Avenue address on February 10, a 19-year old Merrill man is headed to trial; facing multiple drug...
View ArticleOsness, McAllister move on to general election
Incumbent City of Merrill District 4 Alderperson Kandy Peterson was bumped from the ballot in a three-way primary race Tuesday. Challengers Steve Osness and Ron McAllister will now face off in the...
View ArticleTomahawk police investigate school shooting threat
On Thursday, Feb. 15, the Tomahawk Police Department received information from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office in reference to an individual threatening a gun-related incident that was planned for...
View ArticleTPD investigates school related threat involving firearms
Threats to cause harm involving firearms at the Tomahawk School complex, remains under investigation. According to a press release issued by the Tomahawk Police Department Wednesday morning, on...
View ArticleArleen R. Gruetzmacher
Arleen R. Gruetzmacher, 94, formerly of the Town of Pine River, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Arleen was born May 23, 1923 in the Town of Stettin, Marathon...
View ArticleOsness, McAllister move on to general election
Incumbent City of Merrill District 4 Alderperson Kandy Peterson was bumped from the ballot in a three-way primary race Tuesday. Challengers Steve Osness and Ron McAllister will now face off in the...
View ArticlePaulina Ann (Grabko) Dombrowski Fellbaum
Our greatest loss, our Mother, Paulina Ann (Grabko) Dombrowski Fellbaum, 84, of Wausau/ Marathon entered Heaven Tuesday, February 20, 2018 with family rushing to be by her side due to a cardiac arrest....
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Roets family quilt is sixth barn quilt hung in Lincoln County
The sixth barn quilt in Lincoln County was hung in late 2017 on the Roets farm located at N840 Chestnut Ave. east of Merrill. The Roets family joins the Heidemann family whose farm is located east of...
View ArticleLady Jays traveling team wraps up tournament season
The Merrill Lady Jay 6th grade girls’ traveling basketball team participated in the Wisconsin State Invitational Championship Tournament hosted by Manitowoc and Merrill on Feb. 10 and 11. The Merrill...
View ArticleMerrill wrestlers stopped at sectionals
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter On Saturday, Feb. 17, the Merrill wrestling team sent four wrestlers to the sectional tournament at Wausau West. None of the Merrill wrestlers were able to advance to the...
View ArticleMerrill Fire Department reports
February 12 Calls: #229- At 2:02 a.m. Med 62 responded to Water St. for a 45 year old female with a cardiac problem, transported to AGSH; #230- Med 62 responded to S. Center Ave. for a patient with a...
View ArticleHunter Safety Class Enrollment
Hunter Safety classes will be offered in the Merrill area in March. Sessions will be presented March 5-10, March 12-17 and March 19-24. The classroom portion of the first session will be held March 5...
View ArticleFotos from the Past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 12-21-77 Three people have now announced their intention to run for the position of mayor of the City of Merrill including incumbent Ralph Voigt. David Moravec,...
View ArticleMerrill boys draw a two seed
The Merrill boys basketball team was selected as the number two seed in the upcoming regional. Merrill finished their conference play with a record of 8-4, and currently sit with an overall record of...
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