Kevin Gerard Sandas
On Tuesday, February 16, 2016, a sweet and gentle soul met the Lord. Kevin Gerard Sandas, age 58, passed away after a short battle with brain cancer. Kevin was born to Edwin and Blanche (Ristvedt)...
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Merrill boys gain upper hand over Waupaca
<>Jared Ollhoff (Sophomore) shoots for two as a Waupaca player attempts to block. By Nick Beversdorf Reporter The Merrill boys varsity basketball team scored a major victory against Waupaca last...
View ArticleLincoln County Circuit Court
Felony Charges Filed Daniel D. Patrykus, 19, currently incarcerated in the Waupaca County Jail, was charged on Feb. 10 with 2 counts Felony-Burglary Building or Dwelling. According to court records,...
View ArticleLincoln County Circuit Court
Sentencing Ashley B. Szarkowitz, 28, Wausau, was sentenced Feb. 12. As part of a plea agreement, she pled guilty to Felony Possession of THC (2nd+Offense) and Felony-Bail Jumping. Charges were...
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Girl Scouts celebrate annual Love-a-Pet event
On Saturday, Feb. 13, 39 Girl Scouts from Merrill and the surrounding area celebrated the 27th anniversary of the “Love-a-Pet” event at the Maplecreek Dog Training Center with birds of prey, dogs,...
View ArticleHatchet hockey season ends at Lakeland
Collin Lueck Editor The Hatchet boys hockey season came to an end in the first round of playoffs Tuesday night with a 4-2 loss to Lakeland. The Thunderbirds had beaten Tomahawk a week earlier 3-0....
View ArticleMinistry Spirit Medical Transportation earns highest level of accreditation
Ministry Health Care’s Spirit Medical Transportation has earned the medical transport industry’s most respected and highest level of accreditation from The Commission on Accreditation of Medical...
View ArticleMerrill High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll 2016
GRADE 9 HIGHEST HONORS (4.0)- Abrahm Akey, Kaitlyn Arndt, Kathryn Ball, Aimee Black, Chase Bonnell, Jayda Bushor, Lily Cordova, Keary Hanig, Emma Jaeger, Dana Kalepp, Stephen Koch, Chloe Morris, Rylee...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr. 2-18-76 Voters have narrowed the candidates for the spring election for county supervisor. David Morevec was the top vote getter in the 8th District, he will face...
View ArticleHockey ends season with loss to Northland Pines
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Bluejay varsity hockey officially ended its season Tuesday night (2/16) with a tough 7-2 loss to Northland Pines during the first round regional play-off game. The Eagles...
View ArticleTraffic stop leads to felony drug charges for Wausau Man
Matthew J. Milne, 39 of Wausau, was charged on Monday February 8th in Lincoln County Circuit Court, with Felony charges of Possession of Methamphetamine; Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense) and...
View ArticleSkills USA medal winners
Merrill High School students brought home medals from the Skills USA Regional event held Friday, Feb. 5 at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau. Tom Seliger and Wesley Jones competed in the Team...
View ArticleChurch Mutual offers free tuition, guaranteed job
As part of its continued commitment to education and Central Wisconsin residents, Church Mutual Insurance Company is introducing a new Scholars Program to benefit area students in the upcoming...
View ArticleGirls basketball finishes second in conference
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Varsity girls basketball beat Wisconsin Rapids last night 53-40, officially ending the regular season. This was a much-needed victory after a string of losses that started...
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Celebrating 125 years of Merrill libraries in March
Merrill Public Library opened in old City Hall on March 25, 1891, and was renamed T.B. Scott Free Library less than a month later. Next month, you’re invited to be part of a community-wide celebration...
View ArticleDisgruntled, drunk fast food worker arrested
Wednesday evening, officers responded to a local fast food restaurant after receiving a complaint of one employee harassing and making threats to another. Upon arrival, officers met with the...
View ArticleNew officers hit the road: A first-hand look at the Merrill Police...
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter In mid-January, Logan Lange-formerly of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office- was one of two Merrill natives hired as the newest additions to the Merrill Police Department....
View ArticleMerrill man’s behavior earns a trip to jail
On the night of Tuesday, Feb. 9, an officer on patrol observed a taxi cab drop a male off near a local tavern at which point the male fell to the ground. The officer contacted the cab driver who...
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Boys fall to Rapids, head to playoffs
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Boys varsity basketball ended its regular season Friday night with a hard 48-60 loss to Wisconsin Rapids-Lincoln. The Bluejays dominated the first half with consistent...
View ArticleBoys’ basketball coaches placed on non-disciplinary paid leave
The Merrill Area Public Schools is confirming that Kurt Soderberg, Merrill High School Associate Principal and boys’ varsity basketball coach, has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave pending the...
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