Church Mutual earns Ward’s 50 top performer award for 11th time
For the second consecutive year and 11th time overall, Church Mutual Insurance Company has been named to the Ward’s 50 Top Performing Property and Casualty Insurers. Ward Group, a part of AON Hewitt,...
View ArticleMerrill’s Chism competing at National High School Finals Rodeo
Merrill High School senior Cassandra Chism has earned a position on the Wisconsin state National High School rodeo team and will be traveling with fellow teammates to Gillette, Wyo. July 17-23 to...
View ArticlePinno Buildings set sights on Northcentral Wisconsin
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Pinno Buildings of Rosendale, WI has recently opened a new regional office in Merrill. The new office, located on Brandenberg Avenue right next to Sunset Trailer Supply...
View ArticleThe Community Blood Center hosts 24th Annual Merrill MASH Blood Drive
The Community Blood Center (CBC), in partnership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2687 of Tomahawk, Post 10203 of Hamburg and Post 1638 of Merrill, will host their 24th annual MASH-themed...
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2016 Lincoln County Fair: A year in the making
“Some folks think the fair just happens overnight.” -Dave Buck, Fair Board member Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Wednesday morning, the 128th annual Lincoln County Fair will kick off at the new Merrill...
View ArticleEvelyn M. “Cotey” Wachtl
Evelyn M. “Cotey” Wachtl, 98, Wausau, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at Benedictine Living Center, Wausau. She was born May 21, 1918 in Merrill, daughter of the late Percy and Ella (Zueske) Cotey....
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Caylor’s fair story takes state title
Merrill’s Michael J. Caylor, Jr. shared a unique childhood memory of the Lincoln County Fair to win the 2015 “Every Person Has a Fair Story” contest, sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of Fairs....
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr. 7-20-76 The Lincoln County Emergency Board has recommended the county seek funds in light of the recent drought that has severely affected the county. This will...
View ArticleLetters to the Editor
Dear Merrill Community, What is one of the fondest memories Merrill’s students have of their first grade school year? It’s the trip to the Brickyard School that every first grade student in Merrill...
View ArticleClyde Nelson to lead Merrill Rotary Club
Clyde Nelson accepted the president’s gavel July 12 at the annual awards dinner hosted by the Merrill Rotary Club. The event was held at the Lincoln Lanes banquet facility. During his remarks, Nelson...
View ArticleMessy behavior proves costly, inconvenience for Aquatic Center
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter On June 10th, two years of planning and soaring anticipation came to a head with the unveiling and official opening of the new Bierman Family Aquatic Center at the MARC....
View ArticleCounty Board continues discussion on Pine Crest
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Tuesday evening, the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors continued discussion of possible privatization of Pine Crest Nursing Home, accompanied by an audience of over 30 county...
View ArticleLocal business owners enjoy company of neighborhod critter
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Soaring temperatures have kept many area folks inside this week. But on Wednesday evening the heat didn’t phase Mr. ‘Peanut’ from visiting his neighbors and local business...
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Post 46 starts regional tournament on a high note
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Merrill Post 46 started the 2016 AA Regional Tournament on a high note last night with a 6-1 victory over Northwoods. Merrill generated eight hits and committed three...
View ArticleJanet C. Leary
Janet C. Leary, from West Allis, WI, born in Merrill (Nee Cortright), was born to Eternal life July 20, 2016 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Raymond E. Leary. Loving mother of Lorraine...
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Lincoln County 4-H Fair shrugs off storm
Today’s fair events got off to a thunderous start after a storm rolled by, bringing rain and cool air that slowly heated up as the clouds moved away to let the sun shine through. Today saw many judging...
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Nelson’s Powerhouse: Keeping the dream alive one sale at a time
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter From power equipment to grills and spas, outdoor chores or leisure, Dave Nelson of Nelson’s Power House has made it his business to be the local one-stop shop for virtually any...
View ArticleMerrill Police Reports
July 18 2:49 a.m.- An officer responded to a female knocking on several doors in the 1300 block of N. Center Avenue. The female was found to be under the influence of narcotics. The investigation lead...
View ArticleDay 3 begins at the Lincoln County Fair
After raising the flag at the Merrill Festival Grounds, Boy Scouts from Troop 599 recite the Pledge of Allegiance with Fair Board member Clyde Nelson in the fair office Friday morning, signaling the...
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Closely played game ends in Post 46 loss
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter It was anyone’s game going in to the seventh inning, but Antigo bested Merrill’s Post 46 with a final score of 5-2 last night at Athletic Park. Merrill generated seven hits...
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