Spring snow storm to impact travel across most of Wisconsin
Snow, sleet and rain expected to significantly impact road conditions The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) would like to remind motorists to be cautious if traveling in what could be...
View ArticleSnow Emergency Declared
The City of Merrill has declared a snow emergency beginning tonight at 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. on Friday, March 25, 2016. During the snow emergency, vehicles are not to be parked on any city street....
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr. 3-24-76 Plans have been finalized for the recognition dinner for State Senator Clifford “Tiny” Krueger this Sunday evening at Lincoln Lanes. Melvin R. Laird, former...
View ArticleLetters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the voters and residents of the 6th District in Merrill. I have been your Alderman for the past 10 years. I have always tried to address your...
View ArticleTPD gets proactive in packing life saving drug
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter From thermal blankets to First Aid Kits, modern law enforcement officers are equipped with an array of equipment for use in just about any situation imaginable. Many law...
View ArticleVFW Post holds Service Pin ceremonies
Monday afternoon, veterans were honored at a Service Pin ceremony held by VFW Post 1638 and its Womens Auxillary. The ceremony was held at Assissi Hall at Bell Tower Residence and Ret. U.S. Army...
View ArticleInvizon Web Design and Development expands to Merrill
Invizon LLC, based in Viroqua, Wis., announces the opening of their new corporate headquarters in Merrill. Founded in 2006, Invizon is a full-service professional and reliable provider of software...
View ArticleNancy L. (Yanda) Hotzfeld
Nancy L. (Yanda) Hotzfeld, 80, entered into eternal peace on March 12, 2016 at Saint Clare’s Hospital in Weston, WI. She was born on June 19, 1935, the daughter of Roland and Celestine (Wery) Wyant....
View ArticleSheriff’s employee receives award
Lincoln County Corrections Officer Nathan Peterson was recently bestowed an award by the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office and Nicolet Technical College for his superior performance while attending...
View ArticleMark Sturm
Mark Sturm, age 62, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 9, 1953 in Wausau to the late Ellart and Marcella (Krueger) Sturm. On October 13, 1973 he and Patty...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
March 21 An officer responded to assist on a medical call in the area of East 6th Street and Memorial Drive for a female who was found lying in the middle of the road. Officers determined the female...
View ArticleCeremonies honor local veterans
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Thursday’s ceremony at Pine Crest Nursing Home capped off a week of efforts by Ret. US Army Colonel and Merrill resident Paul Russell, as well as VFW Post 1638, in honoring...
View ArticleA first hand look at the Merrill Police Department’s Field Training Program:...
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter In mid-January, Merrill natives Logan Lange, 23, and Ted Helm, 24, became the newest members of the Merrill Police Department. The pair immediately entered the department’s...
View ArticleMan injured in ATV crash
A 34-year-old Fond du Lac County man suffered serious injuries after an ATV crash early Friday morning in the Town of King. The man was traveling west on County Rd. A near Pickerel Lake Road around 3...
View ArticleBonnie L. Zulliger
Bonnie L. Zulliger, age 69, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, with her family at her side. Bonnie was born on November 28, 1946 of the late William G, and...
View ArticlePublic invited to take part in MAPS Great Speaker event
Youth speaker Fabian Ramirez to present at Merrill High School, Prairie River Middle School The Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) will welcome popular youth speaker Fabian Ramirez to the district...
View ArticleMHS music trip fundraiser at Pizza Hut
There will be a fundraiser for the MHS Music Department on Tuesday, March 29 at Pizza Hut, 901 N. Center Ave. in Merrill. Pizza Hut will be donating 15% of their proceeds from their 11 a.m.-8 p.m....
View ArticleShed destroyed by fire
On Monday night at 9:25 p.m., Lincoln County 911 Communications Center dispatched the Merrill Fire Department for a report of a garage fire at 307 Hope St. Initial response from Merrill Fire Department...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
March 26 1:40 p.m.- A caller reported finding syringes in his yard as well as his neighbor’s yard. An officer removed the syringes and disposed of them. March 27 2:52 a.m.- An officer observed a male...
View ArticleMAPS to sponsor summer food service program
Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, the Merrill Area Public School District announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. The...
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