Update: Victim identity released from fatal ATV crash
Monday afternoon, authorities released the name of the 57-year old man who was fatally injured during an ATV rollover crash near Tomahawk on Friday afternoon. According to a preliminary investigation...
View ArticleLouise M. Krause
Louise M. Krause, age 97, formerly of Merrill, died Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Wausau Manor, Wausau. Louise was born May 16, 1919, in Waldorf, Germany, daughter of the late Johannes and Suzzanna...
View ArticleSoccer ends regular season with losses
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Last Tuesday (May 24), Bluejay girls varsity soccer lost to SPASH with a final score of 10-0. Although the Merrill kickers didn’t play badly, a red card on the goalie Gabby...
View ArticleSquatters face charges
Deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office along with officers from the Merrill Police Department have wrapped up a large investigation which cleared up several property crimes being...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
May 27 12:42 p.m.- An officer investigated a theft complaint in the 1500 block of O’Day Street. The investigation is ongoing. May 28 Officers responded to a property damage complaint on Genesee...
View ArticleT.B. Scott Library launches Summer Youth Programs
“Get Ready, Get Set, Read!” is the 2016 theme for summer youth events and reading programs at T.B. Scott Free Library in Merrill. During kick-off week, June 10-17, children and teens may pick up...
View ArticleMunicipal court
The following cases were heard in Municipal Court on May 9, 2016. All have pleaded guilty or no contest. Operate motorcycle w/out valid license Thomas J. Blaszke, Rhinelander, $124; Eric R. Daley,...
View ArticlePolice notify community of sex offender’s release
The Merrill Police Department is notifying the community of the release of a convicted sex offender to Lincoln County. Louis Bosinske, 78, will be released to Community Supervision administered by the...
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Queen contestants prepare for 2016 Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo
The Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo will once again be held at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Merrill June 10, 11 & 12. The new queen will be crowned on Sunday, June 12 at 12:30 p,.m. just prior to...
View ArticleArdell F. Gransee
Ardell F. Gransee, age 91, of Harrison, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Ardell was born March 26, 1925, in Delavan, WI, to the late Walter and Etta (Quass) Gransee. He was...
View ArticleInjured infant leads to felony charges for Tomahawk man
Eric S. Haring, 34 of Tomahawk- was charged May 26 with Felony Child Abuse-Intentionally Causing Great Bodily Harm; Child Abuse-Recklessly causing Great Harm and a misdemeanor charge of...
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Fourth inning seals Merrill’s fate
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Bluejay varsity baseball faced off against Marshfield last night for the first round of WIAA Division Two regional games. Unfortunately, things did not go the Bluejays’ way...
View ArticleNew street superintendent settles in
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Effective April 4, Dustin Bonack took the reins of the city’s new Street Superintendent position. A native of Mayville, Wis., Bonack came to Merrill after serving as the...
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Governor attends airport dedication; visits Sawmill Brewery
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Last Thursday morning, Governor Scott Walker arrived at the Merrill Municipal Airport for an official ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony of the new airport terminal which...
View ArticleTomahawk officer pulls child from river
On Saturday at approximately 12:45 p.m., Tomahawk Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of Kings Road and the Hwy. 51 bridge in reference to an unattended child in the water. Officer...
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Governor attends airport dedication; visits Sawmill Brewery
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Last Thursday morning, Governor Scott Walker arrived at the Merrill Municipal Airport for an official ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony of the new airport terminal which...
View ArticleTomahawk officer pulls child from river
On Saturday at approximately 12:45 p.m., Tomahawk Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of Kings Road and the Hwy. 51 bridge in reference to an unattended child in the water. Officer...
View ArticleJune a time to celebrate our agricultural heritage
Dan Marzu Agricultural Development Educator, Lincoln and Marathon Counties June… the beginning of summer with baseball games, camping trips, and attending the several June Dairy Breakfasts throughout...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 6-2-76 The vote is now unanimous, the future site of the elderly unit housing in Merrill will be the parking lot at the corner of Scott and East Main streets. At a...
View ArticleKolor Run attracts people from all over the Midwest
Riverside Athletic Club hosted a Community Kolor Run on Saturday, May 7 that attracted 700 participants. All proceeds from the race went to support Merrill Area United Way. “We had a lot of success...
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