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Shaving heads for a good cause
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Some people shave their heads because it is a good look, while others do it because it saves them money on hair care products. Jack Zamzow, Nathan Woller and Trenton...
View ArticleLincoln CDAC meeting encourages public input
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter The Lincoln County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) will host its March meeting on the 17th at the Lincoln County Sports Club. At this meeting they will review deer herd...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
March 7 12:32 p.m.- An officer investigated a report of a theft involving a cell phone. A suspect has been identified and the investigation is ongoing. March 8 3:44 p.m.- An officer investigated a...
View ArticleZika Virus: What you need to know
As residents of Wisconsin are preparing for Spring Break, they may want to be cautious of where they travel this year, especially if they are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant. Zika virus is a...
View ArticleTime to get off the ice
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter As the weather warms and ice conditions deteriorate, the last day to remove ice shacks from waters north of Hwy. 64 is Sunday, March 13. Areas south of Hwy. 64 had a deadline of...
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Grandstand under construction at Merrill Festival Grounds
<> Jeremy Ratliff Reporter After nearly four years of non-existence, the first legs of a brand new grandstand were driven into the ground on Monday afternoon at the Merrill Festival Grounds,...
View Article4-H Project Discovery Day: A chance to explore
Twenty-four youth from throughout Lincoln County were at the Tomahawk Middle School on Saturday, March 5 where they participated in a variety of 4-H project sessions as part of Project Discovery Day....
View ArticleAquatic Center in the home stretch
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Progress is set to resume very soon on the new Municipal Aquatic Center at the MARC. According to Parks and Recreation Director Dan Wendorf, due to the rather late onset of...
View ArticleShoplifting incident leads to multiple charges for Wausau woman
Early Friday morning, officers responded to a reported shoplifting complaint at a local store. Upon arrival, officers met with a store employee who indicated a female had left the store with items she...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
The deadline has passed for removing shanties from local waterways and with the mild temperatures this past weekend the Recreation Deputy is reminding outdoorsman that the ice which remains is no...
View ArticleSandra M. Kozelka
Sandra M. Kozelka age 68 of West Union, IA passed away Wednesday, March 9 at Palmer Lutheran Health Center in West Union, IA. She was born May 31, 1947 in Merrill, WI the daughter of Erava and Ruth...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
March 11 8:11 p.m.- Officers observed a juvenile smoking cigarettes at the skate park. Contact was made with the juvenile who admitted to smoking cigarettes underage. The cigarettes were confiscated...
View ArticleMarilyn M. Hehling
Marilyn M. Hehling, age 74, died peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born to the late Ernest (Mildred) Burgener Sr. on October 14, 1941 in Merrill. Marilyn...
View ArticleSupport MHS music department at Arby’s Tuesday
The Merrill High School Music Department is having a fundraiser at Arby’s Restaurant, 3350 E. Main St. in Merrill on Tuesday, March 15. Arby’s will be donating a portion of their proceeds from their...
View ArticleLocal BBQ crew Blazin’ into another Amazin’ season
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter While out and about last fall, local residents may have come across a brown trailer and an orange-clad trio near Holiday West or Park City Credit Union. Those who took a minute...
View ArticleSheriff swears in deputies
Sheriff Jeff Jaeger welcomed three new deputies to his agency this past month and is seeking two others. Tony Ellenbecker, Michael Remington and Joel Prahl were all recently sworn in after completing...
View ArticleWashout on Cty. E in town of Harding
Lincoln County Highway Interim Commissioner, Randy Scholz advises that County Trunk Highway E between the north end of Burma Road to ¾ miles west of Hahn Road in the Town of Harding is closed until...
View ArticleWeinbrenner Shoe Company to sponsor History Hunt
Merrill Historical Society is pleased to announce that Weinbrenner Shoe Company of Merrill is a major financial sponsor of the 2016 History Hunt. Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Inc. was established in 1892...
View ArticleChurch Mutual has record premium, surplus and assets
Church Mutual Insurance Company (CMIC) posted record numbers in 2015, President and CEO Rich Poirier reported at Wednesday’s annual meeting at the company’s headquarters in Merrill. Some of the...
View ArticleInvestigations continue in arson and homicide cases
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Evidence is still being analyzed in two high-profile crimes that occurred in Merrill over the past several months – a potentially deadly home arson in October 2015 and a...
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