Local mom starts special needs children’s group
Shauna Bush-Cooper from Merrill is starting a new group for our community for children with special needs. “As a mom of seven kids, two of which that have special needs, I know just how important...
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Medford no match for Bluejay arsenal
<> By Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Tuesday night, Bluejay girls basketball took Medford to the shed 44-20 in their home opener. Despite trailing 8-9 in the opening minutes, the ladies once again cut...
View ArticleHunter found dead following search in Pine River woods
The Pine River man who was found dead following a search Wednesday evening has been identified as 76-year-old William Storm. On Wednesday, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center...
View ArticleLincoln County to recount presidential ballots by hand
Lincoln County is participating in a statewide recount of the Nov. 8 presidential election. The recount in Lincoln County is set to begin Monday, Dec. 5, at 8 a.m. at the Lincoln County Service Center....
View ArticleWilbert E. Ziebell
Wilbert E. Ziebell, 97, of Wausau, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau. Wilbert was born August 9, 1919 in the Town of Maine, Marathon County, son of the...
View ArticleCelebrity chef featured speaker at ‘Diabetes Fest’
Marshfield Clinic is hosting celebrity TV chef Tiffany Derry on Thursday, Dec. 8, during a holiday-themed diabetes education event in Merrill. The event is 4-6:30 p.m., at Eagles Club, 1205 Lake St....
View ArticleTigers tag Tomahawk with 6-4 loss
By Beatriz Sanchez-Pacios Tomahawk hockey lost to Marshfield 6-4 at the last game on Tuesday, Nov. 29. “Well, tonight we ended up on the losing side of the scoreboard. We had some moments of...
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Local metal worker resumes his trade
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Wednesday afternoon, members of the Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce joined Scott and Tracy Fillmore for the re-opening of Fillmore Creations LLC, located at 1000 W. Main...
View ArticleLincoln County’s new eye in the sky proves its worth
Collin Lueck Editor A Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) – more commonly known as a drone – recently acquired by Lincoln County, proved its worth in helping emergency responders quickly find a missing...
View ArticleWilliam “Herr” Eric Storm
William “Herr” Eric Storm, age 76, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. He was born on August 3, 1940 in the town or Corning to the late Harold and Erna (Baumann)...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 12-1-76 A total of 69 new residents of Pine Crest Nursing Home are enjoying new rooms this evening after a massive move took place on Monday morning from the old...
View ArticleHatchets hammered by Northland Pines
Beatriz Sanchez Pacios On a 10-0 game in favor of the Eagles, Tomahawk was defeated a second time this week, on Dec. 1. Shawn Dirkx made a total of 32 saves for the Hatchets. The Pines goalies combined...
View ArticleChristmas exhibit opens at museum
Merrill Historical Society is pleased to present “A Collector’s Christmas” beginning Dec. 3, at the Merrill History & Culture Center, 100 E. Third St. in Merrill. This year the Society’s annual...
View ArticleVFW Post 1638 celebrates Diamond Anniversary
VFW Post 1638 in Merrill celebrates 75 years of serving the needs of local veterans and their families on Jan. 4, 2017. The Diamond Anniversary Award Citation is presented to the Post in recognition of...
View ArticleGessler chosen as October Youth Optimist
Sarah Gessler, nominated by Mr. Craig Hoffman, has been selected for the October Youth Optimist. Mr. Hoffman states, “Super Sarah is spot-on one who emulates a youth optimist. She is a past Link Crew...
View ArticleMPD announces commencement of winter parking restrictions
Tuesday afternoon, Merrill Police Chief Ken Neff announced the upcoming commencement of Winter Off Street Parking Restrictions. On Thursday, Dec. 1, the winter parking restrictions in the City of...
View ArticleMootz selected Athlete of the Week
MHS Junior and second year starter Zach Mootz combined for 54 points in the Bluejay boys basketball double-header season debut in Wisconsin Dells last weekend, facing Menasha and Randolph. Son of Julie...
View ArticleUS 51 lane closures, speed reductions scheduled in Lincoln County
Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 6, motorists on northbound US 51 in Lincoln County can expect daytime lane closures and a speed reduction to 55 MPH. The lane closures are necessary for crews to repair beam...
View ArticleMerrill police reports
November 26 9:31 p.m.- An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a registration issue. A passenger within the vehicle was found to have an active warrant for their arrest. The subject was...
View ArticleThreatening letters lead to more charges for Weston Man
Peter C. Buntrock 47, currently incarcerated at the Lincoln County Jail– was charged November 23 with two Felony counts of Intimidating a Victim by Threatening Force. According to court records, an...
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