Hatchet boys fall to Mosinee, prevail over Prentice
The Hatchets hosted Mosinee in the regular season finale on Thursday night at the THS fieldhouse, with Mosinee playing for at least a share of the GNC Title. Mosinee led Tomahawk 36-33 at the half. The...
View ArticleLincoln County trail closing
All Lincoln County state-funded snowmobile and winter ATV trails designated as Zone 1 will be closed as of midnight tonight, March 1. All other Lincoln County state-funded snowmobile and winter ATV...
View ArticleMinistry Good Samaritan to relocate rehabilitation services to third floor
As part of an effort to enhance safety, privacy and the overall patient experience, Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center, which is part of Ascension, will soon relocate its Rehabilitation Services...
View ArticleLetters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: It is with great enthusiasm the Lincoln County Humane Society can call its new home, 310 North Memorial Drive. After 4 years of endless fundraising and planning by our dedicated...
View ArticleWisconsin County Forests Association: Partnering to enhance county forests
By Art Lersch Community Resource Development Educator, University of Wisconsin Extension, Lincoln County County forests add much to the ecological, economic, and recreational vibrancy of many...
View ArticleHoly Cross Sisters present Mercy Retreat
The Holy Cross Sisters present The Mercy Retreat by Father Dan Crosby, OFM Cap, April 13-16 in Holy Cross Chapel at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. This commuter retreat runs from April 13 at 6:30 p.m....
View ArticleVan Stippen announces bid for 35th Assembly seat
Bryan J. Van Stippen of Deerbrook has announced his candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly District 35, which includes all of Lincoln County and parts of Langlade, Marathon, Oneida and Shawano...
View ArticleMerrill boys’ basketball coach resigns
The Merrill Area Public Schools is confirming that Kurt Soderberg, Merrill High School Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach, has resigned from his role as Boys’ Basketball Coach effective at the conclusion...
View ArticleMan cited in frozen chicken nugget incident
On the afternoon of Thursday February 25th, officers responded to a shoplifting complaint at a local convenience store. According to officer notes, a store employee indicated a male party had been...
View ArticleKolor Run encourages groups and organizations to get creative and register
Riverside Athletic Club is hosting a Community Kolor Run at its location on Saturday, May 7 and is encouraging various groups and organizations to participate. “There are all sorts of fun ways to get...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr. 3-3-76 Mother Nature has reminded us that winter is not over. Last week temperatures soared into the 50’s and many residents shook off the doldrums of winter and got...
View ArticleMarie Prete
Marie Prete(nee Pultz), 89, went home to our heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 while at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Merrill, Wisconsin. Marie was born on 7/12/1926 in Chicago to John and Sophie...
View ArticlePatricia “Patty” Hope Sturm
Patricia “Patty” Hope Sturm, age 62, died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, February 28, 2016. She was born October 3, 1953 in Merrill to the late Lawrence and Martha Hope (Ward) Euler. Patty and...
View ArticleLeona (Johnas) Fainter
Leona (Johnas) Fainter, 73, Merrill, passed away at her home under Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice on March 2, 2016. She was born on February 28, 1943 to Otto and Elsie Anne (Prisuda) Becker. She is...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
February 29 12:45 p.m.- A male was arrested for a probation violation and taken to the jail. 10:50 p.m.- An officer stopped a vehicle on West Main Street. The driver had an active arrest warrant and...
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Bluejay girls out-shot by Hortonville, end playoffs
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Merrill girls basketball lost to the Hortonville Polar Bears last night, officially ending their playoff run. The game was hard fought by the Bluejays, but halfway through...
View ArticleShirley M. Lange
Shirley M. Lange, age 78, of Tomahawk, WI, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Seasons of Life Hospice Home in Woodruff, WI, under the care of Dr. Kate Hospice Ministry Home Care. She was born...
View ArticleCitizens seek vote on Merrill street commissioner elimination
The Merrill Common Council will consider a petition next Tuesday related to an ordinance that eliminates the city’s elected street commissioner position and replaces it with an appointed street...
View ArticleAlcohol compliance check by Tomahawk PD yields unsatisfactory results
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Monday, Tomahawk Police Chief Al Elvins announced the Tomahawk Police Department recently completed the first phase of alcohol compliance checks within the city. As a result of...
View ArticlePastor Donald C. Schulz
Pastor Donald C. Schulz, age 89, of Merrill, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill. He was born on February 3, 1927 to the late...
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