Health Care Marketplace registration at library
If you’re interested in obtaining insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace, or if you already have coverage through the Marketplace but would like help or advice before renewing, experts will...
View ArticlePrairie River Middle School Honor Roll – 1st Quarter 2016-17
6th Grade Highest Honors 4.0: Jaylen Anderson, Mason Borchardt, Ryder Depies, Samuel Holzinger, Midori Paulus, Jaiden Pillai, Addison Schmeltzer, Drew Semling, Hunter Stadler, Olivia Troyer, Ramsey...
View ArticleMissing person located and in good health
A missing person reported to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office early this morning, has been found in good health. A 60-year old male was reported missing in the Town of Harding around 3 AM Saturday...
View ArticleT.B Scott library to offer Technology Coaching
After the turkey’s down to leftovers, you might be using high tech to share photos of the family gathering, check sports scores, scavenge Craigslist for snow blowers, or relax with some games. If you...
View ArticleGirls gun down Pines in season opener
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter The 2016 Merrill varsity Girls Basketball squad’s aim proved true in resounding fashion in their season opener Thursday night, downing the Northland Pines Eagles 64-58 on their...
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Ask an Official: Tomahawk Police discuss results of Drug Investigator position
Tomahawk Police Department Drug Investigator John DuPlayee This week’s featured question was submitted for Investigator John DuPlayee of the Tomahawk Police Department. “How long has Investigator John...
View ArticleCharges filed Lincoln County Circuit Court
Garret S. Beckman, 25 of Irma-was charged November 22 with Felony Burglary to Building or Dwelling and two counts of Misdemeanor Theft of Movable Property ($2,500 or less). According to court records,...
View ArticleGwen E. Podeweltz
Gwen E. Podeweltz, age 70, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Pine Crest nursing Home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born February 1, 1946 in Merrill to the...
View ArticleThomas R. Henrichs
Thomas R. Henrichs, age 70, died on, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Thomas was born on November 5, 1946, to the late Archie and Adela (Luedtke) Henrichs. On February 16, 1971,...
View ArticleChristopher “Chris” R. Sconzert
Christopher “Chris” R. Sconzert, age 63, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Good Samaritan Health Center in Merrill. He was born on January 28, 1953 in Denver, Colorado to the late...
View ArticleLibrary book club celebrates 20 years
T.B. Scott Library’s Cover to Cover Book Club celebrated its 20th Anniversary. It was November 1996 when then-Director Bea Lebal, working with now retired Adult Services Supervisor Doreen Bashore,...
View ArticleA very Merrill Christmas kicks off this weekend
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, or at least it will this weekend when Merrill kicks off its annual Christmas celebration weekend! Summary of Christmas Activities in Merrill: •Sixth Annual...
View ArticleRiiser Energy Pride Pump donates funds to Jay Stadium
Riiser Energy donated $1,178.15 to the Jay Stadium renovation project through its R-Store Pride Pump. Typically, Riiser donates 2¢ per gallon pumped through their Pride Pump to Merrill Area Public...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff reports
The first snow storm of the season caused multiple problems on area roads Wednesday morning. The first report came in at 5 a.m. Most of the incidents occurred late Wednesday morning and into the early...
View ArticleMerrill police reports
November 21 9:38 a.m.- An officer investigated a burglary in the 1400 block of Cotter Avenue. 2:57 p.m.- An officer investigated a burglary in the 1100 block of West Main Street. November 22 10:02...
View ArticleHelen R. Frederick
Helen R. Frederick, 83, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Helen was born October 13, 1933, in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Clarence and...
View ArticleBoys double down at ‘The Shootout’
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Friday afternoon, Bluejay Boys Basketball made their season debut at the 10-team “It’s Just a Game Shootout” hosted by Wisconsin Dells. First to step up were the Randolph...
View ArticleSenior Center prepares for above-ground move
Collin Lueck Editor A new expo center and future home of the Merrill Area Community Enrichment Center, currently under construction at the northeast corner of the Merrill Festival Grounds, is expected...
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Committee green lights Drug Investigator position
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Tuesday evening, the city’s Personnel and Finance Committee gave the nod to Merrill Police administrators to institute the department’s first-ever Drug Investigator position....
View ArticleMerrill man killed in Oneida County crash
On Wednesday, Nov. 30, at approximately 1:40 p.m., the Oneida County Dispatch Center received a call of a semi-truck versus automobile accident. Upon responding to the accident scene located on Hwy. 8...
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