Merrill Police reports
March 4 2:56 p.m.- An officer responded to a 2-vehicle crash with injury. In speaking with all parties involved, one of the drivers admitted to not stopping at a stop sign and striking the other...
View ArticleMerrill Relay for Life kickoff March 10
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Merrill will hold a free kickoff for the annual event on March 10 at 6 p.m. at the Merrill Fire Station (enter Door #3). Everyone is invited to the kickoff...
View ArticleMerrill boys beat Medford, fall to Hortonville
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Merrill boys basketball started off their playoff season with a victory against Medford last Tuesday night (March 1st), beating them 70-50. Although there was a string of...
View ArticleMary Ann D. Weisskopf
Mary Ann D. Weisskopf, age 88, of Merrill, died Monday, March 7, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Mary Ann was born November 28, 1927, in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Frederick and Mildred...
View ArticleCarolyn H. ‘Carol’ Schult
Carolyn H. ‘Carol’ Schult, age 70, of Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 13, 1946, in Wausau, daughter of the late Emil and Helen Liebers....
View ArticleBluejays earn All-Conference honors
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Another winter sports season done, another round of Merrill athletes that have received All-Conference honors in the Wisconsin Valley Conference. Below are the athletes that...
View ArticleMerrill #2 on list of most charming Wisconsin river towns
From the Wolf to the Flambeau, from the Wisconsin River to the mighty Mississippi, the state of Wisconsin is dotted with charming river towns, each with their own unique flair. Last week Merrill was...
View ArticleSheriff Jaeger appoints DARE officer
Sheriff Jeff Jaeger has announced the appointment of Deputy Holly Steckbauer to be one of the agency’s DARE Officers. Steckbauer is a native of the Shawano area where she graduated from Shawano High...
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Local musician and company eyes Florida recording voyage
<> Jeremy Ratliff Reporter After devoting half his life to a passion for music, local musician Rob Oemig and his Wausau based band-mates of ‘All Out Mutiny” will be venturing to take their music...
View ArticleDonna M. Baumann
Donna M. Baumann, age 80, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Donna was born February 21, 1936, in Merrill, daughter of the late Louis and Mary Zastrow. She married Donald...
View ArticleStreet commissioner position to be decided in November vote
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Parking Commission laid to rest Tuesday night, the Merrill Common Council voted 7-1 to repeal a section of city ordinance, eliminating the city’s parking commission. “The last...
View ArticleCity embraces ‘Internet Exchange Safe Zone’
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Merrill’s Health and Safety Committee has unanimously approved the creation of an “Internet Exchange Safe Zone.” The concept was brought to the table by 7th District alderman...
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New airport terminal a hit with visitors
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter In August of 2014, city of Merrill and Municipal Airport Commission officials gathered at the west end of the airport for a ground breaking ceremony for a brand new terminal off...
View ArticleBible Presbyterian Church welcomes new pastor
On Sunday, March 6, Pastor Andy Perry was installed as the Senior Pastor of Bible Presbyterian Church PCA in Merrill. Pastor Andy succeeds Pastor Robert Smallman who retired last June. Pastor Shaun...
View ArticleCrime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers of Lincoln County needs your help. The Merrill Police Department is investigating an attempt to steal coin from the coin machine and one washing machine at Rainbow Laundry, 1616 River...
View ArticleCrime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers of Lincoln County needs your help. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating attempts to steal multiple vehicles from residences in the 4000 block of Spring Lake Road during...
View ArticleMeet your friends on the trail
Welcome Spring! We’ve missed you! Please join us on the River Bend Trail for a walk on Saturday, March 12 from 1-4 p.m. You are welcome to start at either end of the trail or the middle of the trail by...
View ArticleInternationally acclaimed trombone quartet to perform in Merrill
Maniacal4 is a fabulous group of four great musicians telling one unified, inspiring musical story after another. Hailed as “a force to be reckoned with,” the trombone quartet has performed on three...
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Merrill pair faces federal Methamphetamine charges
<>Patrick Keenan Andrew Nelson-31 and Karen Zais-48 both of Merrill, are charged with conspiring to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, and possessing 50 grams or more of...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr. 3-10-76 The Merrill City Council took action last night to grow the city. Aldermen voted to annex in the area along State Rd. 107 where the Club 107 bar sits. Neal...
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