Christmas tourney no present for Hatchets
Kelly O’Day Sports Editor After a six-game run to start the season, the Tomahawk boys basketball team ran into a pair of tough teams in last week’s Marathon Christmas Tournament and took its first two...
View ArticleJays fit win in between defeats
Kelly O’Day Sports Editor The Bluejay boys basketball team finally got over the winning hump when Ashland came to town on Saturday. Merrill had fallen to 0-7 with last Wednesday’s 67-51 defeat at GNC...
View ArticleJays split with state-ranked teams
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter The Bluejay girls basketball team has put up several impressive performances this season, but none as stellar as last Tuesday’s 67-62 triumph over 7th-ranked Janesville Craig...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr. 1-7-76 It’s official. The City of Merrill is the proud owner of a new city hall, sort of. The city purchased the current headquarters of Church Mutual Insurance...
View ArticleNew hats in the ring for council seats
A changing of the guard appears to be in order for a few seats on the Merrill Common Council, in the upcoming spring election. In district 1, an extension has been granted as Chris Malm has filed for...
View ArticleFace lift in store for county board
The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors is shaping up to have several new faces in April as many long-standing supervisors have filed for non-candidacy. Topping the list is former chairman and 14th...
View ArticleDetails of house fire released
The Merrill Fire Department was dispatched for a report of a structure fire at 402 Mill Street, in the City of Merrill. Initial response from Merrill Fire department included, Engine 62, Medic 61,...
View ArticleMary Ellen Biggs
Mary Ellen Biggs, age 60, went to her heavenly home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at her residence in Merrill, while under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice, the caregivers at Our...
View ArticleMerrill Police Department reports
January 5 1:24 a.m.- An officer stopped a vehicle on Logan Street at East 3rd Street. The two occupants were known to be involved in methamphetamine use. A pat down of the driver revealed a replica...
View ArticleSheriff employee retires
Lincoln County Sheriff Jeff Jaeger has announced the retirement of longtime Corrections Sgt. Tom Seslar. Sgt. Seslar officially hung up his keys on Jan. 7, 2016 after over 30 years of service. Seslar...
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MHS art students selected to exhibit at state convention
<>Nicole Seidler Merrill High School students Katy Nelson, Courtney Hinz, and Nicole Seidler had drawings selected to submit to the 2015-2016 Student Art Exhibit and Awards sponsored by the...
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Tigers run away from Jays
<> The Bluejay girls basketball team hung with Marshfield girls for a half of Thursday’s home game, but the 6th-ranked Tigers (D1) used a stellar second half to post a 57-36 triumph. Merrill...
View ArticleDetails of fatal crash released
At approximately 5:53 PM on Friday evening, the Lincoln County 911 Center received a report of a 1-vehicle rollover on the US 51 northbound-off ramp to STH 64 outside of Merrill. Two people were...
View ArticleMerrill man killed in rollover crash
The victim of a fatal Friday night crash on Hwy. 51 has been identified as Mark J. Peterson, 45, of Merrill. On Friday at approximately 5:53 p.m. the Lincoln County 911 Center received a report of a...
View ArticleMichelle Mary Sukow
Michelle Mary Sukow, age 51, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, surrounded by her loving family. Michelle was born September 3, 1964, in Merrill,...
View ArticleChurch Mutual service center certified seventh straight year
Church Mutual Insurance Company’s Commercial Lines Operations Service Center has been recertified as a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal. This marks the seventh consecutive year Church Mutual has...
View ArticleDonations light up River Bend Trail
By Sarah Williams Four lights are now illuminating the River Bend Trail near Polk Street thanks to Weinbrenner Shoe Company and Park City Credit Union. Weinbrenner Shoe Company has purchased two of the...
View Article‘Women at Work and in Business’ essay contest
Was there a female teacher who made a big difference in your life? Do you know a mom or grandmother who went to work every day to keep her family fed? Did some hard-working lady in your past manage a...
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Sheriff presents awards
Sheriff Jeff Jaeger recently presented awards to members of his staff for exemplary service in the past year. At a ceremony held in December, Sheriff Jaeger bestowed the agency’s Life Saving Award on...
View ArticleStephanie Kim DuFrame Elliott
Stephanie Kim DuFrame Elliott, age 40, of Merrill, WI, began her new life in the arms of Jesus on January 9, 2016 at her home, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services and...
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