Gerald Fredrick Klutterman
Gerald Fredrick Klutterman, age 84 of Sevierville, TN passed away Saturday April 16, 2016. A graduate of Watertown High School (WI), Gerald served at the Naval Station in Great Lakes, IL. He then...
View ArticleNever Forgotten Honor Flight veterans have arrived!
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Dulles International Airport-Dulles, VA- Members of the 23rd ‘Never Forgotten’ Honor Flight arrived just after 9 AM Monday morning to a warm welcome from Washington DC area...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
April 12 2:29 a.m.- Officers were dispatched to an address on East First Street for a report of a male subject that was pounding on the door of a residence. The male subject that was at the residence...
View ArticleMerrill softball faces tough competition over weekend
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter After a string of wins against schools in the Wausau area, Merrill varsity softball lost all three games during a tournament this passed weekend. The opponents included...
View ArticleMarlowe Roeder
Marlowe Roeder, age 81, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. He was born August 20, 1934 in Wausau to the late Erwin and Lorinda (Thurs) Roeder. On July 2, 1960,...
View ArticleSoccer woes continue
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Bluejay girls varsity soccer lost their 4th game to DC Everest this passed Thursday with a final score of 6-0, bringing their season record to 0-4. Despite the fourth...
View ArticleHatchets “Early-Bird” track invite at Medford
Press Release The Hatchet Track & Field Team made the trip west to Medford for their annual “Early Bird” Invite. Ten teams competed in the outdoor event which saw the host Raiders take the girl’s...
View ArticleAfter delays, Bluejay baseball starts season
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Numerous weather-related delays, cancellations and postponements pushed back the start of Bluejay varsity baseball to this past Friday with a double header against Antigo...
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Memories abound in the midst of 23rd Honor Flight
<>Merrill native and Vietnam War veteran John Benzinger (right) stands beside fellow Vietnam War veteran Jim Clausnitzer of Medford, in front of one of many Vietnam War memorial statues on...
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Church Mutual opens doors to CM2 Satellite Office
Collin Lueck Editor Church Mutual Insurance Company on Saturday invited the public to celebrate the completion of its new CM2 Merrill Satellite Office facility in the former Merrill Walmart building....
View ArticleHatchet softball start season with 2 wins and a loss
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter With three games already in the books, the Hatchet varsity softball team now stands at 2-1 overall (0-0 in conference). The Hatchets beat Marathon this past Wednesday,...
View ArticleGeiss Meat Service impresses industry experts
The exceptional quality of meat products produced by Geiss Meat Service of Merrill was recognized at the 77th annual convention of the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors, held in Madison on March...
View Article5th loss for Bluejay soccer
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Bluejay girls varsity soccer suffered another defeat this past Tuesday (April 19) at the hands of Wausau East. A burst of fire and intensity in the second half from a...
View ArticleBuntrock named Youth Optimist of the Month
The Noon Optimist Club has chosen Isaac Buntrock for the month of April. Isaac was nominated by Mrs. Amy Raddatz, Mr. Shannon Murray and Mr. Robert Klug. Mrs. Raddatz states, “Isaac has a quiet...
View ArticleHelenMarie J. Ziesemer
HelenMarie J. Ziesemer, 93, of Merrill, formerly of Marshfield and Milwaukee, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. HelenMarie was born April 19, 1923 in Marshfield, daughter...
View ArticleBluejay batters can’t get the runs they need
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Bluejay varsity baseball lost their 5th game this past Tuesday (April 19) against DC Everest. Despite good pitching from Collin Grefe and two hits from Christian Hallbach,...
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9th Annual Ladies Lifestyle Expo
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter “Tips & tricks for yourself, home and life!” That was the motto for the 9th annual Ladies Lifestyle Expo Tuesday night at the Smith Center in Merrill. Numerous booths...
View ArticleNortrax breaks ground
Wednesday morning, city and Nortrax officials gathered at 601 South Pine Ridge Avenue for the groundbreaking of the company’s new 22,500 Merrill facility. According to Nortrax General Manager Matt...
View ArticlePublic input sought to help update Lincoln County recreation plan
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter This past March, the Lincoln County Forestry and Parks Department embarked on the extensive process of updating its five-year recreation plan. According to department...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 4-21-76 The nation is preparing to celebrate its bicentennial and locally St. John’s Lutheran Church is celebrating its centennial of praising God. Rev. Arnold Ludwig...
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