Track struggles to make impact at WVC relays
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Bluejay varsity faced the rain and wind this past Tuesday at the WVC relays held at DC Everest, with both boys and girls teams coming in last at 28 and 20 team points,...
View ArticlePrepare now for a fun safe, fishing season
By Mike Rader Southern Lincoln County DNR Conservation Warden With the general fishing opener just around the corner on May 7, I thought I’d pass along some new information and reminders regarding...
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Back to back losses against Wausau West
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Bluejay varsity baseball faced of against Wausau West on Tuesday and Thursday, losing both games. Rainy and all-around wet conditions hampered Tuesday’s game, with Merrill...
View ArticleCorning Volunteer Fire Department receives new equipment
The Town of Corning Volunteer Fire Department was recently able to purchase a portable fire extinguisher trainer thanks in part to a grant they received from Mutual of Wausau Insurance Company. ”We...
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Have fun, burn safe!
By Merrill Fire Chief Dave Savone Gorgeous spring weather is upon us and will only get better as temperatures are predicted to soar into the 80’s this week with plenty of sun. In turn the aroma of...
View ArticleMerrill Housing Authority gets green light for $13.3 million project
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Monday afternoon, the Merrill Housing Authority, Horizon Construction Inc. and the City of Merrill announced a $13.3 million rental assistance demonstration (RAD) project...
View ArticleMaple Grove School celebrates 45th Annual Pancake Breakfast
Jeremy Ratliff Editor A tradition which began in 1972 lives on alive and strong at “Our Little Red School House” otherwise known as Maple Grove Charter School. As part of the annual pancake breakfast...
View ArticleWisconsin tourism experienced $1 billion increase in 2015
For the travelers that helped Wisconsin achieve a nearly $1 billion increase in tourism economic impact in 2015, it’s all about the fun and memories. For the state’s tourism industry, it’s big...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 53-year-old Merrill woman was taken into custody on Tuesday evening after a deputy investigated a driving complaint. At 9:25 p.m., a convenience store in the City of Merrill reported a vehicle had...
View ArticleDorothy Mae Rahlf
Dorothy Mae Rahlf, 98, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Dorothy was born April 12, 1918, in Merrill, daughter of the late John and Ida (Hartwig) Severt,...
View ArticleVicky L. Erickson
Vicky L. Erickson, age 46, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, died unexpectedly of a massive pulmonary embolism on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill. She was born on March 20, 1970...
View ArticlePatricia ‘Pat’ Turner
Patricia “Pat” Ann Turner, age 75, of Wausau, formerly of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2016 at her home. She was born January 21, 1941 in Kennan, WI to the late Richard A....
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Bluejays give it their all at Otto Bacher
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter This past Friday saw Merrill host the 31st annual Otto Bacher at Jay Stadium. Teams from all around central and northern Wisconsin came to participate in the invitational...
View ArticleHatchets at Otto Bacher – Results
The Hatchet Track & Field team traveled to Merrill last night and competed in their 31st annual invitational. The meet was cancelled due to weather with only two events remaining. At that point the...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
May 4 10:59 p.m.- An officer stopped a vehicle on East 2nd Street for an equipment violation. Two of the occupants were found to be on probation and had been drinking. The two males were arrested and...
View ArticleHatchet softball beats Lakeland, gets shut-out by Medford
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter This past Thursday saw Hatchet varsity softball beat Lakeland with a final score of 14-1. It only took six hits to accumulate those 14 runs all while committing just one...
View ArticleTeam cohesion helps Bluejay golfers
Last Monday (May 2) the Bluejays competed in a JV match at the Tribute Golf Course in Wausau. Wausau West won the meet with a team score of 170. Merrill had three players compete whose results...
View ArticleAfter winning streak, Hatchets falter
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter After four straight wins, Hatchet varsity baseball stumbled with two back to back losses. The first loss happened last Thursday (May 5) against Marathon. The final score was...
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Bluejay fast-pitchers win some, lose some
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Merrill varsity softball hosted a tournament this past Saturday, facing off against Rhinelander, Marquette Senior High and Neillsville. Merrill lost the first game to...
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Kolor Run draws a crowd in second year
The second annual Community Kolor Run for United Way drew about 700 participants, which is slightly down from last year. With all the other local events going on last weekend, Kolor Run coordinator...
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