Fotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 9-22-76 A man who escaped from the Lincoln County Jail is back in custody. The man had sawed out two bars in his jail window before making his escape on July 3....
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New perennial plantings on the River Bend Trail
Thanks to Zoellner’s Greenhouse and volunteer workers from Church Mutual Insurance Company, the River Bend Trail now features several perennial flower beds. Zoellner’s donated over 215 plants and...
View ArticleLocal biker leads ride to benefit abused children
JEREMY RATLIFF REPORTER Saturday morning, local bikers and community members are invited to converge on DAT Bar for the 1st Annual “Rosco’s Ride.” Local biker “Rosco,” member of temporary Northwoods...
View ArticleHatchet volleyball falls to Newman, Antigo
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter On Thursday, the Hatchet spikers and setters traveled to Newman High School for another match-up, but unfortunately Newman proved a little to much for them to handle, taking...
View ArticleMerrill swimmers give West a run for their money
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter The Merrill swimmers traveled to John Muir Middle School on Thursday to face off against Wausau West in a fiercely-fought conference meet. Although Merrill performed very...
View ArticleAnother conference win for Merrill volleyball
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter It was another close match-up for Merrill volleyball Thursday night, yet the Bluejays eventually emerged victorious, defeating Wausau East 3-0. This win puts Merrill at 5-1...
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Homecoming schedule & window painting
The second day of autumn brought clear skies and cooler temperatures, perfect for the high school students to go about town, painting the windows of local businesses for Homecoming week. Scroll to the...
View ArticleDavid D. Haring
David D. Haring, age 84, of Tomahawk, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. Dave was born August 9, 1932, in...
View ArticleTomahawk Cross Country – Oshkosh Lourdes Invite
Press Release – 09/24/16 Tomahawk traveled to Winneconnie’s Lake Breeze Golf Course on Saturday for the annual Oshkosh Lourdes Cross-Country Invitational. 40 teams gathered for bragging rights in small...
View ArticleHatchet football struggles continue
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Tomahawk traveled to Fall Creek on Friday to face off in a non-conference game. Unfortunately, things did not go the Hatchets’ way as they were defeated by Fall Creek 48-13....
View ArticlePatricia A. “Pat” Horgen
Patricia A. “Pat” Horgen, 89, Green Bay, died peacefully Wednesday, September 21, 2016. She was born on February 5, 1927, in Merrill, WI to Otis and Gertrude (Lange) Parshall. Pat was a graduate of...
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Resiliency keeps Merrill soccer kickin’
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Merrill faced more losses last week, but they continue to dig their heels in and never give up, showing resolve in the face of tough conference opponents. On Tuesday (Sept....
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Fumbles, interceptions contribute to Merrill victory
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter In a complete turn-around from the previous game against Medford, Merrill football defeated Antigo in a relatively high-scoring affair 40-20. Good ball execution,...
View ArticleMerrill tennis falls to Rapids, Pacelli
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter More of the same for tennis this past week as the Merrill netters fell to WI Rapids-Lincoln on Tuesday (Sept. 20) and Stevens Point-Pacelli on Thursday (Sept. 22), both with...
View ArticleRalph (Butch) C. Nebel
Ralph (Butch) C. Nebel, age 68, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on July 30, 1948 in Waukegan, Illinois to the late William and...
View ArticleUnexpected visitor drops in on city’s west side
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Residents in the 200 block of Pine Street were greeted by a rather unexpected visitor Sunday afternoon. As resident Scott Swiechowski explained, just as the Packer-Lions game...
View ArticleMerrill Police Reports
September 19 8:52 a.m.- A caller reported that someone had used her identifying information to obtain a loan through an online website. A private identity theft prevention company is assisting with the...
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Powder Puff 2016
It was another great year for Powder Puff last night, brisk winds and light rain gave a hint of autumn and a sense of vigor in the players and the students who both sat in the stands and ran around the...
View ArticlePine Crest hosts information session as day of reckoning looms
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Three years of careful assessment and planning will come to a head tomorrow evening, as the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors will decide whether or not to approve the...
View ArticleSee orange cones? Put down the phones!
A new Wisconsin law takes effect Saturday, Oct. 1, making it illegal to talk on a hand-held mobile device while driving through a work zone. The law is part of Wisconsin’s continued efforts to reduce...
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