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City gets to work on fairgrounds future
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter City officials hit the ground running on the future of the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Thursday morning, in holding it’s first Ad-Hoc Fairgrounds Committee meeting at City hall....
View ArticleKolor Run nearly triples donation to United Way
The donation to Merrill United Way from the first Community Kolor Run came in at $8,000, more than doubling the proceeds from last year’s Run United race. Riverside Athletic Club ran Run United as a...
View ArticleMerrill Police Department Reports
June 8 3:18 p.m.- A male was arrested and transported to the jail for a probation violation. 7:07 p.m.- Officers responded to an address in the 200 block of East 1st Street for a complaint. As a...
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Historical Society showcases Native American exhibit
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter A “ribbon hatcheting” was held at Merrill Historical Society’s History & Culture Center on Saturday, to celebrate the much-anticipated opening of the Native Americans...
View ArticleKrueger takes helm at Social Services
By Jeremy Ratliff Reporter On Tuesday, May 26, Renee Krueger stepped into her new role as director of Lincoln County Social Services. Following graduation from Merrill High School with the class of...
View ArticleMerrill Farmers Market up and running at two locations
The Merrill Farmers Market kicked off its season Saturday at Normal Park. The market is now open Saturdays and Wednesdays at Normal Park from 7:30 a.m. until noon (or sold out), and Thursdays in the...
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Mural artists explore different cultures
Differences in cultural values bring about conflict in some areas of the world. Learning about cultural values may help us better understand the differences. Students at Merrill High School can be...
View ArticleDavid P. Oestreich
David P. Oestreich, 75, of the Town of Scott, Lincoln County, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at his home. David was born August 19, 1939, in the Town of Scott, son of the late Paul and Leona (Berndt)...
View ArticleWorkforce Development exec visits Interflex
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Thanks to a grant in the amount of $287,500 from the state Department of Workforce Development’s “Fast Forward” program, Intraflex Group of Merrill, in cooperation with NTC and...
View ArticleKaarlo Elof Hinsa
Kaarlo Elof Hinsa, age 90, of Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Kaarlo was born on June 24, 1924 in Brantwood, Wisconsin to Carl and Impi...
View ArticleSt. Paul’s Pine River hosts three-day party
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Pine River will present a three-day “Party on P” event June 19-21 on the church grounds, W2604 Cty. P. There is something for everyone during this weekend. Music Friday...
View ArticleElmer J. Nelson
Elmer J. Nelson, age 91, of Merrill, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Elmer was born October 29, 1923, in Merrill, son of the late Hans and Emma (Waldburger) Nelson. He...
View ArticleLorraine I. Voeltzke
Lorraine I. Voeltzke, age 84, of Merrill, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Lorraine was born May 14, 1931, in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Arlene Maahs....
View ArticleAuthorities confirm drowning accident
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter During a press conference on Sunday evening, Merrill authorities confirmed a drowning accident occurring at a local park, involving a 13-year-old Mosinee boy. According to...
View ArticleFloyd J. Johnson
Floyd J. Johnson, age 86 of Wausau passed away on June 18, 2015 at Mount View Care Center. Floyd was born August 22, 1928 in Merrill, WI, son of John E. Johnson and Thresa M. (Allgaier) Johnson. He...
View ArticleElmer J. Nelson
Elmer J. Nelson, age 91, of Merrill, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Elmer was born October 29, 1923, in Merrill, son of the late Hans and Emma (Waldburger) Nelson. He...
View ArticleDamon M. Johnson
Damon M. Johnson, age 13, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 21, 2015 in Merrill. He was born September 11, 2001 in Merrill to Cris Johnson and Rebekah Leder. Damon attended DC Everest Junior High. He...
View ArticleCynthia “Cindy” Jane Jaeger
Cynthia “Cindy” Jane Jaeger, age 42, of Merrill, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 21, 2015 in North Dakota. She was born June 17, 1973 in Merrill to Philip and Constance (Komrofske) Jaeger. Cindy...
View ArticleLong, lanky Butch headlines camp
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter The Merrill basketball program received a rare treat on Thursday when former Wisconsin Badger Basketball standout Brian Butch showed up at MHS, to host one of just four annual...
View ArticleMichael E. Morrison
Michael E. Morrison, age 71, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, June 23, 2015. He was born April 16, 1944 in Merrill to the late Emery and Phyllis (Schuman) Morrison. Mike was a...
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