Jerome W. Bonke
Jerome W. Bonke, age 63, of Merrill, died Monday, June 29, 2015, at Ministry St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. Jerome was born May 27, 1952, in Merrill, son of the late Walter and Stella (Schulz) Bonke,...
View ArticleShooting in town of Merrill
On Thursday, July 2 at approximately 1:21 a.m., the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a domestic disturbance in progress at a residence in the town of Merrill. During the incident,...
View ArticleGazebo Nights ready to rock Normal Park
Gazebo Nights in Normal Park returns for a fourth year with a lineup of mostly new bands to the concert series. Mike Mensching of MGM Talent Productions is bringing in some of the area’s top cover...
View ArticleJessi’s Wish helps local families fight cancer
Pictured is Riley Bienfang presenting a check to Tara Schimel at the First Annual Jessi’s Wish Benefit held recently at Rock Island Resort. Riley is the son of the late Jessi Alft whose dying wish was...
View ArticleEdward R. ‘Eddie’ Pophal
Edward R. ‘Eddie’ Pophal, 91, of the Town of Scott, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015 at his home under the care of his family and his favorite nurse ‘Cookie’. Eddie was born January 4, 1924, in the...
View ArticleMargie “Marge” L. Rick
Margie “Marge” L. Rick, age 62, of Merrill, passed away after a short battle with cancer on July 2, 2015 at her home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born May 1, 1953 in Merrill to...
View ArticleMary Lou A. Gruetzmacher
Mary Lou A. Gruetzmacher, age 80, of Merrill, died Saturday, July 4, 2015, at Pine Crest Nursing Home. Mary Lou was born November 9, 1934, in Merrill, daughter of the late Walter H. and Amanda M....
View ArticleJames “Jim” Sabatke
James “Jim” Sabatke, age 84, died on July 3, 2015 at the Cedar Creek Manor in Kronenwetter, WI, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Service. Jim was born on July 10, 1930 to the...
View ArticlePhillip John Sadowski
Phillip John Sadowski, age 61, died Sunday, July 5, 2015 at his home. Phil was born on May 4, 1954, in Wausau, son of the late Lambert and Lucille (Guilliame) Sadowski. He married Deborah Ann Borneman...
View ArticleMerrill Police Department reports
June 29 9:22 a.m.- A store reported a male had shoplifted from their store on 06-26-15 as they reviewed surveillance video. The man is observed getting into a vehicle and that registration plate was...
View ArticleEugene C. Montabon
Eugene C. Montabon, age 77, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015. Gene was a native of Gleason, WI and was son of the late the Clarence and Hilda (Schielke) Montabon. He resided in the St. Louis, MO area...
View ArticleDoris Raasch
Doris Raasch, age 89, of Merrill, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 18, 1925 in Merrill to the late Clarence & Frieda (Kleinschmidt) Weide. On...
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Pow Wow Days Parade
The Tomahawk Lions’ annual Pow Wow Days brought a flurry of activities to Tomahawk over the 4th of July weekend. Saturday’s events included a 5K/10K run, chicken barbecue, live music downtown and the...
View ArticleMusic-filled scholarship fundraiser happening this weekend
Beth Anne Rekowski The 3rd Annual Remembering Kyle Memorial Scholarship – Night of Music & Sounds event is taking place this coming Sunday, July 12, at 2 p.m. in the PRMS Auditorium (enter the pool...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 32-year-old Merrill man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on warrants that had been issued by multiple agencies. Deputies received a tip that the wanted man would be going to a home in the Town of...
View ArticlePaulette Ann (Harder) Pinegar
Paulette Ann (Harder) Pinegar, age 58, died Friday, July 3, 2015 in her apartment under family and Ministry Hospice care. Paulette was born in Merrill on December 4, 1956 to John E. H. and the late...
View ArticleJohnson brothers earn Eagle Scout rank
Benjamin Johnson, age 17, earned his Eagle Scout rank on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015. Ben has completed 23 Merit Badges, 13 of which are Eagle required. He has served as Troop Librarian, Patrol Leader,...
View ArticleMerrill’s Doerr is state Eagles president
Scott Doerr from Merrill was installed as Eagles State President of Wisconsin during the State convention held in Fond du lac on June 28 for a one-year term. Scott started working through the Western...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr. 7-9-75 The demolition of the old Jefferson School is underway and has now entered its second week. A picture on page one shows what is mostly just a shell of the...
View ArticleLobster Fest to bolster Safe Ride Home program in Lincoln County
The first annual Merrill Lobster Fest will support the Safe Ride Home program in Lincoln County. The event, which will feature fresh Maine lobsters, will be held Aug. 1 from 4-8 p.m. at Ballyhoos on...
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