Merrill Police Department reports
August 2 3:34 a.m.- Officers responded to a report of intoxicated female entering another party’s home. The female was identified and found to be under the age of 21. She received medical care due to...
View ArticleElaine Ida Mittelsteadt
Elaine Ida Mittelsteadt, age 86, died on August 8, 2015 at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI. Elaine was born on December 11, 1928 to the late Herman and Ida (Prentice) Krueger in Merrill, WI. She...
View ArticleWPS Foundation grant to enhance MFD HazMat equipment
The Wisconsin Public Service Foundation continues its commitment to enhance first responder preparation, through its “Safety-It’s Worth the Energy” Grant Program. The company last week presented a...
View ArticleDance studio taps new west side location
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter As of this past January, Dawn Troyer Dance Studio and owner Leah Brown has been open and accepting new students at their new location at 1500 West Main Street. According to...
View ArticleDance studio steps into new west side location
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter As of this past January, Dawn Troyer Dance Studio and owner Leah Brown has been open and accepting new students at their new location at 1500 West Main Street. According to...
View ArticleCulver’s gives back to farm families
Culver’s of Merrill has partnered with Merrill High School FFA as part of a larger, nationwide effort to thank the family farmers on which the restaurants depend. Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 11, for every...
View ArticleFrank William Murphy Jr.
Frank William Murphy Jr., of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, August 11th, 2015 at the age of 58. He was born August 22, 1956 in Melbourne, Florida, to the late Frank and Margaret (Broadway) Murphy. On...
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August 10 10:14 a.m.- It was reported there were two turtles stuck in the old swimming pool at Stange’s Park. The complaint was sent to the Parks Dept. 5:30 p.m.- A caller reported he had struck a...
View ArticleNeighbor to neighbor program passed on to St. Vincent De Paul
The Neighbor to Neighbor began in the fall of 2003. Linda Schmidt had just been ordained a Deacon in the Episcopal Church and assigned to three churches: Ascension in Merrill, St. Barnabas in Tomahawk...
View ArticlePark City Credit Union unveils new logo, brand identity
Park City Credit Union, a leading financial in the northwoods with over $155 million in assets, recently unveiled a new brand identity including a new logo. Their new brand signifies their growth and...
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Scenes from Crazy Daze
Merrill was crazy with activity Thursday was the annual Crazy Daze sales and events took over town. This year’s theme was “Be Our Guest,” and featured performances by students from Dorinda’s Dance...
View Article4-H Project Discovery Day
Project Discovery Day is designed to provide youth in 5-year-old kindergarten and older, a chance to discover what they can learn and do in 4-H. During the day, youth can choose to participate in a...
View Article2015 Lincoln County Fair judging results
Junior Beef Grand Champion Beef – Brenna Allen, Merrill, Prairie River Eagles; Reserve Champion Beef – Tanner L Depies, Merrill, Corning All Stars; Best Rate of Gain – Mariah Lemmer, Merrill, Merrill...
View ArticleMerrill dancer trains with legendary Rockettes
Ally Gustke of Merrill auditioned in Chicago at Hubbard Street Dance in January 2014 and 2015 for a Rockette Summer Intensive program. This last March she was accepted to attend the 2015 Rockette...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s Office
A 65-year-old Wausau man was injured Wednesday after a motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon in the Town of Russell. Just before 2 p.m. a resident reported the crash on 1st Avenue west of County Rd. X....
View ArticleDolores J. Kamark
Dolores J. Kamark, age 93, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015 at her home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born August 1, 1922 in Chicago to the late...
View ArticleCity admin Johnson talks dollars and sense
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter This summer has undoubtedly been a season of change and activity for the city of Merrill. From various street projects to larger scale projects such as the new aquatic center,...
View ArticleDoris A. Staus
Doris A. Staus, age 92, of Merrill, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born March 1, 1923 in Hamburg to the late Arnold and Hertha (Plisch) Voigt. Doris and Lylas...
View ArticleCouncil passes fairgrounds plan
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter The Merrill Common Council last Tuesday unanimously approved a conceptual site plan for the former Lincoln County Fairgrounds. The plan was passed for approval by the...
View ArticleWarden Rader completes first year in Merrill area
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Next month will mark the second year of Conservation Warden Mike Rader’s service to the Merrill area. Rader’s pursuit of a career in conservation dates back to 1991 when he was...
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