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Constant practice culminates in win over Marshfield
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter After a loss to Wausau West on Tuesday (May 17), Merrill won against Marshfield yesterday with a final score of 3-2. This win was not a result of some lucky goal or fluke...
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Church Mutual employees remember one of their own
Jessi Alft lost her 7-year battle with cancer in July 2014 at the age of 39. She never gave up hope and was an inspiration to all who knew her. Church Mutual employees formed a team of support during...
View ArticleTomahawk man arrested on child sex crime charges
Tomahawk Police Chief Al Elvins announced that today, Friday, May 20, his department along with the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on a residence located at 1404 Tannery Rd. in...
View ArticleWarm and dry conditions result in Red Flag Warning in 12 northern counties
In conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Monday, May 23 until 7 p.m. for the following counties: Ashland, Iron, Price,...
View ArticleBoard passes first consideration of realignment and boys hockey co-ops at May...
Press Release STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control issued its approval for first consideration of a conference realignment proposal and a number of...
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Late-inning rallies help Bluejay baseball win over Lakeland
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Merrill varsity baseball had back-to-back wins against Lakeland this past Friday. The first game saw an explosive seven-run rally in the fifth that lead to an eventual 9-3...
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Close game ends with win for Bluejay softball
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Except for a few games, Bluejay varsity softball usually wins handily with many runs to spare. Last Friday’s game against Medford was another exception, with Merrill...
View ArticleBluejay golf prepares for Regionals
Last week Tuesday (May 17), the Bluejay golfers competed in the 6th leg of the WVC championship at Riveredge Golf Course in Marshfield. The team finished 7th with a score of 382. Leading the way for...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
May 16 9:50 a.m.- An officer responded to a vehicle versus bicycle crash. It was determined both the bicyclist and vehicle driver were at fault. Both were cited for the violations. 3:33 p.m.- An...
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Kyle Anthony Schumacher, age 25, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at his residence in Merrill. Kyle was born on December 3, 1990 to Gerald and Monika (Gronau) Schumacher in Fort...
View ArticleTough losses for Hatchet softball
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Hatchet varsity softball had one win and three losses this past week, starting with a win over Wittenberg/Birnamwood on Tuesday (May 17). The final score was 11-1 with...
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Merrill trap finishes third in league
The regular season is now over and the Merrill varsity trap team finished third in the league at 5-2. Merrill was in a tie with Tomahawk going into the last week at 5–1, they finished 2nd. The Langlade...
View ArticleHatchet baseball racks up four more wins
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Hatchet varsity baseball had a successful week, racking up four straight wins in addition to the two wins from the week before. The first game on Monday (May 16) against...
View ArticleMerrill native, coach, and teacher bids farewell
Troy Pieper, Merrill native, coach and teacher has accepted a coaching and academic support position at Northland Pines in Eagle River. He will leave his current role as basketball coach at Merrill...
View ArticleRaymond V. Kudick
Raymond V. Kudick, age 68, of Merrill, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 17, 1947 in Merrill to the late Vern and Edna (Natzke) Kudick. Raymond graduated...
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Eagle Scout projects refurbish flag poles, crosses for VFW post
As Memorial Day approaches, we all reflect on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Two young men were encouraged by their Boy Scout leaders to contact the Schmitt-Manecke-Donner...
View ArticleHatchet golf ends season at Ashland
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Hatchet varsity golf placed eighth at the Division 2 regional golf tournament hosted by Ashland at Chequamegon Bay Golf Course. With the eighth place result, Tomahawk ends...
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Bluejay softball starts post-season with shutout victory
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Bluejay varsity softball started their post-season run with a shutout victory over Northland Pines. The final score was 15-0 with Merrill making 11 hits and no errors. A...
View ArticleLate-inning wild pitch tips the scale in Merrill’s favor
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Bluejay varsity baseball defeated Wisconsin Rapids-Lincoln yesterday with a final score of 6-4 with Merrill generating 10 hits and committing three errors. It was a close...
View ArticleLincoln County DA not seeking re-election
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter After 12 years in office, Lincoln County District Attorney Donald Dunphy appears to be hanging up the reins. According to the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board in...
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