Merrill spikers and setters continue to improve
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Merrill varsity volleyball traveled to DC Everest on Saturday for a tournament, coming in second in the pool behind Newman Catholic. DC Everest eventually won the tournament...
View ArticleUp and down for Hatchet volleyball
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Saturday’s volleyball tournament proved to be an up and down affair for the Hatchets, playing five teams including Menomonie, Catholic Newman, Wausau East, Merrill, and...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 20-year-old Merrill man was arrested Monday evening on multiple charges after deputies investigated a domestic dispute in the Town of Merrill. At 5:46 p.m. Monday the victim phoned 911 and reported...
View ArticleAndrew “Andy” J. Fischer
Andrew “Andy” J. Fischer, age 93 of Merrill, died on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while surrounded by his loving family and while under the care of Aspirus...
View ArticleMerrill sends the love to DC Everest
By Nick Beversorf Reporter Varsity tennis had a meet against DC Everest this past Thursday (Sep 1), handily defeating Everest with a final meet score of 6-1. For the singles, Megan Ninneann of DC...
View ArticleJanice R. Hul
Janice R. Hull, age 71, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Janice was born October 12, 1944, in Merrill, daughter of...
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MPD clarifies new bike route designation
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter As of this past June, the city officially opened a brand new bike route system as indicated by fresh white painted lines and a couple rather peculiar looking symbols. While the...
View ArticleWhispering Pines discussion off the table indefinitely
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Following months of intermittent discussion and staunch opposition from residents, talks of relocating homes at Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park have been tabled indefinitely....
View ArticleEmogene Rhyner
Emogene Rhyner, 92, of Wausau passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. She was born May 25, 1924 in Merrill to the late Nailus and Martha (Genz) Anderson. Emogene...
View ArticleB.A.C.A establishes local Northwoods Chapter
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter If all goes as hoped, Merrill may soon be home to a local chapter of an international organization dedicated to empowering and supporting abused children. Bikers Against Child...
View ArticleCity named as finalist for Economic Development Award
Friday afternoon, the city of Merrill announced its nomination as one of three finalists for a Community Economic Development Award in the category of Real Estate and Redevelopment by the Wisconsin...
View ArticleVideo: MHS Link Crew tradition thriving alive and well in 2016
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Last Thursday marked the first day of classes for Merrill Area Public Schools. While students and teachers from around the district geared up for their routines in embarking on...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 9-8-76 Janet Kudick has resigned from her position as head of the Lincoln County Nursing Service. Kudick began working for the county in 1964 and has been heading the...
View ArticleCommunity food programs receive grant from Sierra Pacific
The generosity of Sierra Pacific and their employees helped to make for a successful “Fill the Gazebo.” The annual Fill the Gazebo event was held on Aug. 13 at Normal Park. The community event benefits...
View ArticleCity Band $25,000 Challenge met…and then some
Earlier this summer, anonymous donors offered to match contributions to the Capital Campaign fund for the Friends of the City Band, up to $25,000, through Labor Day. The money goes toward band...
View ArticleCity considers committee to manage Festival Grounds
The Merrill Committee of the Whole will consider an ordinance next Tuesday to establish a committee to manage the Merrill Festival Grounds. According to the proposed ordinance, the Festival Grounds...
View ArticleMerrill among most affordable home markets in state
The 2016 Coldwell Banker Home Listing Report (HLR) was released today, ranking more than 2,000 markets across the U.S. based on the affordability of the average listing price of four-bedroom,...
View ArticleMerrill Fire Department earns Life Safety Achievement Award
The Merrill Fire Department was recently presented with a Life Safety Achievement Award for its fire prevention accomplishments in 2015 by the National Association of State Fire Marshalls (NASFM) Fire...
View ArticleAnother match sweep for Merrill volleyball
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Playing a similar tune to that of the Wausau West game last week, Merrill varsity volleyball defeated Wisconsin Rapids-Lincoln on Thursday with a final match score of 3-0....
View ArticleMerrill Police Department reports
September 5 3:15 p.m.- Officers responded to a civil stand by complaint. Dispatch advised the female had an active warrant for her arrest. The female was arrested and was transported to the jail....
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