Hatchet swimmers leave Medford in their wake
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Yet another good meet for the Hatchet swimmers, as they handily defeated Medford with final meet score of 103.5 to 66.5. Tomahawk placed first in every varsity event, and...
View ArticlePig roast raises funds for volunteer fire department
The Pine River Fire Department will hold its 12th annual pig roast event on Saturday, Sept. 24. Activities run from 1-11 p.m. at the fire station, N1622 Range Line Rd. The Pine River Volunteer Fire...
View ArticleCrash results in felony charge for Merrill teen
Daniel D. Ponzer, 17 of Merrill-was charged September 15 with Felony-Reckless Driving-Causing Great Bodily Harm. According to court records, Ponzer was involved in a motor vehicle accident in rural...
View ArticleGleason man charged; 6th Offense-Operating While Intoxicated
Kriss K. Kniess, 49 of Gleason-was charged September 13 with Felony-Operating While Intoxicated 6th Offense. According to court records, Kniess was involved in an incident in rural Lincoln County on...
View ArticleSoccer woes continue
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter There was no shortage of determination or effort last week, but Merrill soccer eventually fell to both Marshfield and SPASH to bring the team to 0-5 in the valley...
View ArticleTomahawk makes splash at Jaguar invite
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter The Hatchet swimmers traveled to Ashwaubenon on Friday to participate in the Jaguar Invite. It was a great invite, as many of the Hatchets set personal bests and/or received...
View ArticleHatchets struggle against Edgar
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter It was a rough game for Hatchet football on Friday, as they fell to the Edgar Wildcats 49-0. The Hatchet defense was unable to stop the many scoring drives by the Wildcats,...
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Merrill falls to Medford in shut-out loss
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter It was a tough night for Merrill football as they were defeated by Medford in a 18-0 shutout. While the Merrill defense was able to stall many Medford drives and potential...
View ArticleJane D. McCarthy
Jane D. McCarthy, age 91, of Merrill, WI, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. Jane was born September 14, 1925, to the...
View ArticleNorthwoods Fall Art Tour Oct. 7-9
There is no better time for a drive through the scenic northwoods than in autumn when Mother Nature dons her most colorful coat. Providing interesting stops along the way, are the 32 selected studios...
View ArticleDo not let the flu get you
People of all ages advised to get vaccinated With children back in school, and adults back to work after a busy summer, Lincoln County Health Department asks everyone to protect themselves and others...
View ArticleRiverside Athletic Club donates school supplies to St. Francis School
Riverside Athletic Club was able to donate various school supplies to Saint Francis School in September thanks to the help of our members. “Anyone joining Riverside in August or the beginning of...
View Article5th annual downtown chili blast on deck
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter The annual downtown chili blast returns for its fifth year on Saturday morning, along with nine chili teams sponsored by local businesses, spanning a nine-block radius across...
View ArticleMPD notifies public of sex offender’s release
The Merrill Police Department is notifying the Merrill community of the impending release of a convicted sex offender. On Oct. 14, Kevin Pophal will be released to Community Supervision administered by...
View ArticleGarth J. Swanson
Garth J. Swanson, 68, of Merrill went to heaven on Monday, September 19, 2016. Garth was born November 16, 1947, in Brainerd, Minnesota, son of the late Edwin and Genevieve (James) Swanson. He is...
View ArticleNew hiking/biking trail connects Underdown to Merrill Memorial Forest
Collin Lueck Editor Local mountain biker and Ice Age Trail volunteer Chris Schotz spent most of his summer riding an excavator through the Merrill Memorial Forest. In all, he blazed about seven miles...
View ArticleAquatic center’s rookie year tabbed a ‘huge success’
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter After nearly two years of design, preparation and thanks in large part to a very generous donation from the Bierman Family Foundation, the new Bierman Family Aquatic Center...
View ArticleRDA hears Fox Point development proposals
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Monday evening, the Merrill Revevelopment Authority heard two development proposals for the former Fox Point Sportswear property, located at 1905 14th St./CTH G. Present on...
View ArticleSpecial quilts presented to local veterans
Collin Lueck Editor Cheryl Coyer made her first quilt five years ago for her sister, who was battling breast cancer. She later made a quilt for her veteran father, in honor of his service. When others...
View ArticleLincoln County signs on to ‘Just Fix It’ campaign
Lincoln County has signed on to a statewide alliance of public and private entities seeking more transportation funding to maintain roads. A campaign dubbed “Just Fix It” is bringing pressure on Gov....
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