Bluejay runners back on track
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Following a disappointing showing at Stevens Point on April 12, the MHS boys and girls varsity track teams are showing definite improvement after solid performances Tuesday...
View ArticleMerrill, Wausau Chambers collaborate on E3YP expansion
The Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce and the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce announced a cooperative expansion of the E3YP initiative on Wednesday. E3YP is a young professional group created by the...
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Softball swings back with win over Marshfield
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter After a series of losses over this past weekend’s tournament, Bluejay varsity softball came back with a well-deserved win over Marshfield. Merrill hit the ground running in...
View ArticleLouis “Louie” Spychalla
Louis “Louie” Spychalla, of the town of Antigo, died Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends. He was...
View ArticlePrairie River Middle School Third Quarter Honor Roll
6th Grade Highest Honors (4.0)- Kierra Boyd, Decilyn Clark, Chase Cortright, Sarah Crockford, Jackson Dejong, Lauren Duginski, Delainey Frederick, Benjamin Freyer, Caitlyn Geiss, Adeline Heisinger,...
View ArticleMerrill landmark Page Milk building soon to be demolished
Constructed in 1925 at 2200 Sturdevant St., the Page Milk building and its landmark smoke stack will soon be gone from Merrill’s landscape. The abatement of various hazards in the building is currently...
View ArticleVideo: A flight not soon to be forgotten
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter From Sunday’s festive dinner and reception at Wausau’s Highland Community church to the early morning flight from Mosinee’s Central Wisconsin Airport and crossing the Arlington...
View ArticleNo timelines set in MAPS administrator probe
Two Merrill Area Public Schools administrators remain on paid administrative leave as the Board of Education continues to look into the matter. The board held a closed session discussion Wednesday...
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Loss to West puts Bluejays soccer at 0-6 overall
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Despite an improved performance when compared to the previous game against Wausau East, the Bluejay girls varsity soccer team could not muster a win against Wausau West this...
View ArticleHwy. 51 lane closures scheduled to begin next week in Lincoln County
Beginning Monday, April 25, motorists on US Hwy. 51 can expect to encounter daytime single lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 55 MPH between the Marathon/Lincoln County line and the...
View ArticleWIAA Membership approves amendments at annual meeting
Press Release STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The membership of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association passed six amendments to its Constitution, Bylaws and Rules of Eligibility at the 2016 Annual...
View ArticleGet your garden plot today
The Tall Pines Community Garden Group with support from Lincoln County Health Department, Lincoln County UW Extension, and Live Sustainable, Lincoln County will host informational and sign-up meeting...
View ArticleRibbon cut for Kindhearted’s new Health & Fitness Center
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Friday afternoon, members of the chamber of commerce joined Kindhearted Home Care owner Diane Goetsch and her family, for the official ribbon cutting of KHC’s new temporary...
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Washington Elementary celebrates Earth Fest
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Everybody does something for Earth Day, whether it be volunteering to pick up trash, planting flowers or making a commitment to recycle more, but Washington Elementary...
View ArticlePursuit leads to felony charges for Merrill man
While on patrol Wednesday afternoon, an officer attempted to stop a vehicle near the intersection of Pier and Taylor streets. According to officer notes, the vehicle fled instead and led the officer on...
View ArticleHatchet Track and Field – Mosinee Invite
Press Release Tomahawk competed at the seven-team Mosinee Invite last Thursday. The boys placed 6th, while the girls placed 4th. Lakeland won both ends of the meet. Championship efforts came from...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
Lincoln County Sheriff Jeff Jaeger is warning residents of an old scam that is becoming more popular again, the computer ransom scam. In this scam a person is either called on the phone or they receive...
View ArticleMary V. Terrance
Mary V. Terrance, age 74 of Madison, went to heaven on April 18 under the care of Agrace Hospice after a short battle with cancer. Mary was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 23, 1941. She was...
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Baseball defeats Everest, falls to Rhinelander
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter This past Thursday saw the Bluejay batters score their first win of the season against DC Everest at home. Bluejay varsity baseball defeated Everest 7-2, generating 11 hits...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
April 18 3:30 p.m.- An officer responded to an elementary school for a theft of a school issued Ipad. No suspect at this time. Investigation is ongoing. 3:31 p.m.- An officer responded to a theft...
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