4-H’ers busy preparing exhibits for the 2015 Lincoln County Fair
Debbie Moellendorf 4-H Youth Development Educator 4-H members are busy putting the finishing touches on their projects to be exhibited at this year’s Lincoln County Fair that will be held July 22-26 at...
View ArticleMerrill retailers show commitment in prevention of underage tobacco sales
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter During a recent compliance check campaign conducted as a joint effort between the Merrill Police Department and other state agencies, local retailers were flawless in their...
View ArticleMerrill officers receive state commendation
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter On the evening of June 27, Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Eagles awarded Lieutenant Greg Hartwig and Officer Matt Waid of the Merrill Police Department, with the Wisconsin State...
View ArticleNational Guard maintains use of Merrill armory
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Since being vacated by its tenant unit in February, the National Guard Armory on Memorial Drive in Merrill may appear abandoned or desolate to the naked eye. According to...
View ArticleState Sen. apologizes for vote
Dear Editor, I made a mistake and I apologize. On Thursday, July 2nd I voted for the budget wrap-up motion to complete the Joint Finance Committee’s work. The wrap-up motion contained a number of...
View ArticleVote for the (former) fairgrounds new name
All the entries for the Name the Fairgrounds Contest have been submitted to the ad-hoc committee – all 193 names and the top three submissions have been selected. The three names that will now go onto...
View ArticleRita D. Campanile
Rita D. Campanile, 69, died unexpectedly Friday, June 26, 2015 at her home in Mesa, AZ. She was born May 29, 1946 to the late Lloyd and Elaine Zastrow. She graduated from Merrill Senior High School in...
View ArticleGrace L. Collins
Grace L. Collins, age 70, of Merrill and formerly of Tomahawk, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. She was born September 5, 1944. Grace grew up in Chicago and attended SS Cyril and Methodius Grade...
View ArticleClara Arvilla Emilie (Euler) Ricci
After a life well-lived, Clara Arvilla Emilie (Euler) Ricci went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2015, at the age of 104. Think of all the history and changes she saw during her lifetime! She was a...
View ArticleAlice M. Fillion
Alice M. Fillion (nee Gribble), 75, of Minocqua, formerly of Gleason, passed away on Saturday July 11, 2015 at the Season’s of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. Survivors include her husband David, son...
View ArticleChristopher James Koskey
Christopher James Koskey was called to his eternal home on July 9, 2015 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls, WI. Chris is survived by his parents, Peter and Sarah Koskey; his brother,...
View ArticleWendy S. Getgen-Paul
It is with great sadness that Wendy S. Getgen-Paul, age 54, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015 at home. She is survived by her husband John; sons Jason, Adam (fiancée Amanda), Pascal and Ray; father...
View ArticleLincoln County Fair Kicks off Next Week
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Next Wednesday, the Lincoln County Fair will kick off its 129th year. As Fair president Dale Christiansen explains, set-up and preparation for the event has been a work in...
View ArticleName released of highway worker struck by vehicle
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter On Wednesday afternoon, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office identified 50 year old Marcus Wydeven, as the county highway worker who was struck and killed by a motorist on...
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Bringing back the Merrill Baseball Hall Of Fame
Kelly O’Day Sports editor The Merrill Baseball Hall of Fame inducted several members into its ranks last Friday night at Athletic Park. After a one-year break, the Merrill Baseball Hall Of Fame...
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Post 46 takes teams to task in home tourney
<>Merrill's American Legion Post 46 baeball team captured first place in its home tourney last weekend, starting with Friday's dismantling of Holmen. Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Merrill’s American...
View ArticleTomahawk bust yields methamphetamine, car and cash.
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Thursday morning, Tomahawk Police Chief Al Elvins announced a drug bust having been executed in the city of Tomahawk on Wednesday afternoon. According to a press release issued...
View ArticleBrickyard School set to open
The one-room schoolhouse on the Lincoln County Fairgrounds opens its doors July 22-26 for its annual Open House. Stop in for a bit of nostalgia any time between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. This year’s new...
View ArticleMerrill Police Report
July 3 8:21 p.m.- A caller reported a bear in his yard. The caller was advised to leave the bear alone. July 4 3:55 a.m.- An officer was on a traffic stop when he was approached by a female subject who...
View ArticleDonation keeps Grandma Faye’s passion alive
The Lincoln County University of Wisconsin – Extension would like to thank Brent, Cindy, Evelyn and Tanner Reinhardt for pressure canners that have been donated in loving memory of Faye Reinhardt....
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