T.B Scott Library to host Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Children from ages 3 to 7 are invited to bring their stuffed animals for a fun sleepover at the T.B. Scott Free Library on Friday, Nov. 11. Stuffed animal owners are asked to register at the second...
View ArticleDOT stresses importance of safe winter driving
Motorists need to follow common sense precautions to meet the challenges of winter driving in Wisconsin It’s tough to predict whether Wisconsin will have a mild or severe winter. But it is more likely...
View ArticleBell Tower to host 26th Annual Craft Show
On Saturday November 12, Assisi Hall and the Bell Tower lobby located at 1500 O’Day St, will be filled with over 35 vendors selling homemade craft items, rugs, paintings on wood, jewelry, candy, pies,...
View ArticleLocal photographer to offer portraits for turkey
A local portrait photography studio will be offering studio sessions in exchange for donations of frozen turkeys. Phil Ziesemer Photography Ltd. of Merrill, will provide portrait sessions and donate...
View ArticleConsumer Alert: IRS Scam taxing Wisconsin residents
Fake IRS calls are hitting Wisconsin residents hard recently, and everyone is asked to be on guard against these threatening scam attempts. If you receive one of these calls, hang up immediately. The...
View ArticleHit and Run crash leads to OWI; Felony drug charges for Merrill woman
Tracey Dittmar, 44 of Merrill– was charged November 1 with Felony-Possession of Methamphetamine as well as Misdemeanor charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; two counts of Bail Jumping and 4th...
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Foundation sets new benchmark in supporting local educators
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter The Merrill Area Community Foundation recently announced the approval of grants totaling $11,893 for the ‘Beyond Crayons and Computers’ grant program to schools throughout the...
View ArticleDavid M. Hoff
David M. Hoff, 37, of Merrill went home to Jesus on Thursday, November 3, 2016, at UW Health, Madison surrounded by his loving family. He was a loving husband, and a perfect father of four beautiful...
View ArticleRobert D. ‘Bob’ Alft, Sr.
Robert D. ‘Bob’ Alft, Sr., age 92, of Merrill, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Bob was born March 6, 1924 in Merrill, son of the late Paul and Lillian...
View ArticleBernetta M. Petruzates
Bernetta M. Petruzates, 82, of Weston, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Ministry Saint Clares Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Bernetta was born December 4, 1933 to the late Bernard...
View ArticleBrian K. Wittwer
Brian K. Wittwer, 46, Mosinee, died, Sunday, November 6, 2016, at home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born on Sept. 14, 1970, the son of Ralph Wittwer, Merrill and...
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2016 General Election: Meet the candidates
Along with the high-profile presidential race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, voters will find a number of races of local interest on the Nov. 8 ballot. In the 7th Congressional District,...
View ArticleCity voters to decide fate of elected Street Commissioner
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Along with...
View ArticleGrampa’s Farm supports Honor Flight
Grampa’s Farm strives to give back to our community. One way they do this is to donate the profits from the Red Shed to local charities. Young people sell concessions to raise these funds. For one of...
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Capital campaign launch set for Veteran’s Day
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Friday morning, representatives from Church Mutual Insurance Company will be joined by representatives and command staff of area veterans and community groups, as well as...
View ArticleDonald J. Trump projected as 45th president; Republicans dominate local races.
Despite what was projected to be a tight General Election Tuesday night in a majority of local races, as well as the high-profile presidential showdown between Republican Donald Trump, when the final...
View ArticleDelores A. Iwen
Delores A. Iwen, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Delores was born August 12, 1935, in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Dora (Warner)...
View ArticleChurch Mutual named Futuremakers Partner by Wisconsin Technical College System
Church Mutual Insurance Company has earned the prestigious Futuremakers Partner award from Wisconsin Technical College System in recognition of its dynamic and enduring partnership with Wausau-based...
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Merrill athletes earn All-Conference honors
<>MHS varsity volleyball players were recognized for their efforts this season with All-Conference awards. Pictured from left are Kelsie Belfiori and Maddix Bonnell, Honorable Mention; Morgan...
View ArticleEleanor Peterson
Eleanor Peterson, 86, of Merrill, passed away peacefully at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor Elizabeth Plante Peterson was born...
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