Historic Merrill calendars available now
The Merrill Historical Society is pleased to announce that the 2017 Historic Merrill Commemorative Calendar is now available for purchase. The Merrill Historical Society has been putting together these...
View ArticleWisconsin Catholic healthcare systems unify as Ascension
Beginning Sept. 20, the healthcare systems of Ascension Wisconsin – Ministry Health Care (including Affinity Health System), Columbia St. Mary’s and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – are among the first...
View ArticleMental errors contribute to loss at Eau Claire North
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter On Tuesday, the Merrill spikers and setters made the long trip to Eau Claire to face off against Eau Claire North High School in a non-conference match. Initial success with...
View ArticleMatch a downward slope for Hatchet volleyball
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Hatchet volleyball faced off against Mosinee on Tuesday, and although initial signs pointed toward a Hatchet victory, things turned against Tomahawk as the sets progressed....
View ArticleIn the Lite expands with new office, showcase
In the Lite, LLC owners Dan and Bonnie Langhoff have expanded its home-based business by adding office space that also showcases the products the company can install. The Langhoffs have been running...
View ArticleMark A. Hagedorn
Mark A. Hagedorn passed away on September 26, 2016 at the age of 59. Mark Arthur Hagedorn, the son of Richard and Dolores (Wegner) Hagedorn, was born on March 8, 1957 in Merrill. He was baptized in...
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A boyhood dream continues to drive local cabin enthusiast
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter A childhood dream of building a log cabin came to fruition 45 years ago for a Town of Schley resident. Since then, that dream has become a bonafide passion for 79-year-old Ernie...
View ArticlePossible reconfiguration of Festival Grounds committee proposed; ordinance...
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Tuesday evening, the Merrill Personnel and Finance Committee forwarded a recommendation to the Common Council, for a reconfiguration of a proposed Merrill Festival Grounds...
View ArticleBonding for Pine Crest Expansion approved
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter In the company of a standing room only audience of nearly 60 community members Wednesday evening, the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors voted 16-5 , to render initial...
View ArticlePatricia A. Kroening
Patricia A. Kroening, age 85, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by family. She was born on March 6, 1931 to the late William and Vadalias (Bessey) Petterson...
View ArticleMerrill Police Department announces next Citizen Academy
The Merrill Police Department is once again hosting a Citizen Police Academy. Sessions begin on Tuesday, Nov. 8, and will conclude in early 2017. The sessions are generally held at the Merrill Police...
View ArticleMerrill Arby’s announces drive to support ending child hunger
Arby’s of Merrill recently had a health inspection from the Lincoln County Health Department and the State of Wisconsin Health Department and obtained a perfect score on their inspection with no health...
View ArticleMayor issues statement on property removal investigation
After an intensive investigation of the removal of property at the Merrill Festival Grounds by two city of Merrill employees, Merrill Mayor Bill Bialecki issued the following statement Thursday...
View ArticleAngela Detwiler
Angela Detwiler, 40, died on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at her home in Gleason, WI. She was born on November 11, 1975 to Bernice Dodson and received through adoption on May 28, 1980 to Glen and...
View ArticleMerrill schools hosts Jay Stadium grand opening
On Saturday, Oct. 1, the community will get a chance to see Jay Stadium with its most recent renovations in place. Superintendent John Sample will begin the ceremony by sharing the involvement of how...
View ArticleVideo: Pine Crest expansion braced for launch
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter In the company of a standing room only audience of nearly 60 community members Wednesday evening, the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors voted 16-5 (Supervisors Loretta Baughan...
View ArticleMerrill Police Reports
September 26 8:01 a.m.- A male was arrested for an active arrest warrant during a traffic stop on State Street near 3rd Street. 4:03 p.m.- An officer investigated a property damage complaint on Pier...
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SPASH goes splat against Merrill volleyball
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter In a turnaround from Tuesday’s hard-fought match against Eau Claire North that ultimately ended in defeat, Merrill volleyball defeated SPASH 25-22 all three sets for another...
View ArticleHatchet Cross Country sees more success at Comet Invitational
The Hatchet varsity cross country team traveled to Waupaca for the 14-team Comet Invitational. The boys had their top four scorers all grouped within 18 seconds along with one of their best scoring...
View ArticleHatchets slice through the water for another meet win
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter It was yet another very successful meet for the Hatchet swimmers, as they out-swam Antigo with a final meet score of 112 team points. Antigo mustered 52 team points. In the...
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