Merrill Lobos F.C. vs Wausau United
Are you free this Sunday afternoon? If so, you should head on down to the Eastbay Sports Complex in Wausau at 6 p.m. to watch the championship soccer game between Wausau United and Merrill Lobos F.C....
View ArticleSchultz Building property removal prompts formal investigation
What began as a social media frenzy accusing Merrill City Administrator Dave Johnson of wrongdoing over the handling of storage items at the Merrill Festival Grounds two weeks ago, is now headed for an...
View ArticleMark J. Detjens
Mark J. Detjens, age 59, died on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, WI. Mark was born on March 10, 1957 to the late David and Mary (Jones) Detjens in Merrill, WI. He...
View ArticleCity issues reminder of leashed pet ordinance
In the wake of recent complaints of uncontrolled pets-and a recent Merrill Police response to a complaint of a dog chasing a mail carrier on East Street- City Administrator Dave Johnson issued a...
View ArticleHousing Authority settles into new home; new title
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter This summer has been that of a busy time for the Merrill Housing Authority. Thursday afternoon, Merrill Housing Authority director Paul Russell announced yet another endeavor by...
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Crazy Daze 2016
<> After a rainy start to the day, Merrill’s 2016 Crazy Daze brought a host of activities to the town. The Merrill Lions Club grilled up their traditional chicken barbecue at Kitchenette Park...
View ArticleCity Band and Butch’s Good Times at Cenotaph Park
To help celebrate Merrill’s West Side, the Merrill City Band added a concert to its 2016 season. The band performed […]
View ArticleLincoln County Fair 2016 judging results
Junior Class Junior Dairy Jr. Grand Champion-Holstein, Connor Klug; Jr. Reserve Champion-Holstein, Brandon B Skomars; Sr. Grand Champion-Holstein, Zachariah T Krueger; Sr. Reserve Champion-Holstein,...
View ArticleLocal 4-H’er recieves Beef Club award
During the Lincoln County Fair on July 21st, The Lincoln County Beef Producers Club awarded Austin Depies-son of Katrina and Geoff Depies of Merrill and member of Corning All-Stars 4H Club- with the...
View ArticleCharges filed Lincoln County Circuit Court
DeAnne Mason, 26 of Tomahawk– was charged August 8 with Misdemeanor charges of Disorderly Conduct, Criminal Damage to Property, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of an Illegally...
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Junior golfers of central Wisconsin come to Merrill Golf Course
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter This past Friday young golfers from around central Wisconsin came to the Merrill Golf Course to participate in the WVGA Junior Tournament of Champions. Children and teens up...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 29-year-old Tomahawk man was taken into custody last Monday morning on a traffic charge. A deputy stopped the man on North Fourth Street at County Rd. CC after he observed him almost strike a sign...
View ArticleMerrill Police Department reports
August 8 7:04 p.m.- An officer responded to an underage drinking violation complaint. Contact was made with the suspects, of which only one was underage and consuming alcohol. That male party was cited...
View ArticleEugene F Simon
He was one of the Greatest Generation. Eugene F Simon, age 93, peacefully passed away at his home on Sunday, August 14, 2016 under the care of Ministry Home Hospice. He was born in a log cabin in...
View ArticleThe Extreme Tour returns to OTTS Garage Friday
OTTS Garage will be welcoming 22 musicians and staff members this week from The Extreme Tour. The purpose of The Extreme Tour is to use extreme sports and music events to reach at-risk and counter...
View ArticleAaaaarrrr Mateys! FUNdraiser for City Band and Normal Park
Ahoy! Avast! Ye ship be sailin.’ On Thursday night, Aug. 25, the Merrill City Band will be sponsoring a night of fun and merriment at Humphrey’s Pub to raise bounty for the band and the development of...
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Merrill Lions host annual duck race
The Merrill Lions hosted the Fourth Annual Rubber Duck Race on Crazy Daze. Almost 2,000 rubber ducks made their way down the beautiful Prairie River at Stange’s Park. The winners were as follows: first...
View ArticleMunicipal court
The following cases were heard in Municipal Court on Aug. 8, 2016. All have pleaded guilty or no contest. DC w/motor vehicle Robert R. Busterud, Merrill, $136.60; Gregory L. Loos, Merrill, $136.60;...
View ArticleCouncil stands firm on former bank purchase
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Following lengthy discussion last Wednesday, the Merrill Common Council ruled 7-1 to uphold a July decision to purchase the former Lincoln Community Bank and St. Vincent de Paul...
View ArticleJay Stadium rebuilt from the ground up
The Merrill Bluejays varsity football team will host their first home game of the season Aug. 26 on a brand new field at Jay Stadium. “The first phase of the project, which includes the field, the...
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