Alvin “Snuffy” Steffenhagen
Alvin “Snuffy” Steffenhagen, 85, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at his home while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice, and surrounded by his loving family. He...
View ArticleDiane M. Pichelman
Diane M. Pichelman, age 66, of Plover, formerly of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Diane was born December 24, 1949, in...
View ArticleEleanore M. Koelsch
Eleanore M. Koelsch, age 97, of Athens passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Applegate Care Terrace. She was born February 26, 1919 to the late Edwin and Elsie (Giese) Sturm in the Town of Maine....
View ArticleSheriff’s Office employees awarded for efforts
As 2016 draws to a close, Lincoln County Sheriff Jeff Jaeger has recognized several of his employees for their efforts this past year. At the agency’s annual Christmas gathering this past weekend,...
View ArticleHoly Cross Associates spread Christmas cheer
For the tenth year in a row, the Associates of the Holy Cross Sisters have reached out to the students at Copper Lake/Lincoln Hills School in Irma, to spread Christmas cheer. Again this year the Holy...
View ArticleMotorcycle club presents special gift
On Dec. 11, during the Tree of Hope toy giveaway, the Nite Rider Motorcycle Club presented a special gift to Kyle Webie. The Nite Riders received a Kindle Fire from Best Buy as a donation during the...
View ArticleCouncil approves property purchase, drug investigator
The Merrill Common Council on Tuesday approved the city purchase of the former Merrill Pavers property at 2101 Logan Ave. The property is located in TID No. 9 and is eligible for 30% Idle Site grant...
View ArticleBoys hot streak chilled at East; dunks Everest
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter In the wake of a perfect 5-0 run to open the season, including a 1-0 start to the conference trek, the Bluejay Boys Basketball squad looked to capitalize on their effort in...
View ArticleWarm for Winter free to everyone
For any Northwoods residents not quite ready for cold weather, Warm for Winter offers free clothing, bedding, footwear, toys and books for all members of the family. The next give-away is set for...
View ArticleBolling seals the deal for grapplers
By Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Thursday night the Bluejay wrestlers headed south to Schofield for their 2016-17 WVC debut at D.C. Everest High School. Following a forfeit in the 106 class, Alex Gehke...
View ArticleDavid E. Blaise
David E. Blaise, age 61, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital. David was born March 12, 1955, in Merrill, to the late Leon F. Blaise and the late Arlene Blaise...
View ArticleDorothy Evelyn Golisch
Dorothy Evelyn Golisch, age 89, died on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born on August 4, 1927 to the...
View ArticleCity of Merrill declares snow emergency
A snow emergency will be in effect beginning today from 3 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18. Vehicles are not to be parked on streets during this time period, stated Merrill Police Chief Ken Neff....
View ArticleStatewide crackdown on drunken driving
Law enforcement officers throughout the state are out in force to combat drunken driving during the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign from Thursday, Dec. 15, through New Year’s Day. To get...
View ArticleScott Arneson chosen for National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Beatriz Sanchez Pacios Reporter While waiting for the varsity wrestling meet to get underway in the MHS fieldhouse Thursday night, Merrill High School wrestling coach Scott Arneson was surprised with...
View ArticleMerrill partnership brings Finnish firewood machines to North America
Collin Lueck Editor Japa Firewood Processors, manufactured by Laitilan Rautarakenne in western Finland, are now available for distribution in the United States. Patrick Taylor, president of...
View ArticleKarol J. ‘Jim’ Okray
Karol J. ‘Jim’ Okray, age 91, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jim was born December 4, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Joseph and Blanche...
View ArticleBluejay girls struggle with Everest, rebound at East
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Last Tuesday night, the Merrill girls basketball squad rebounded from a tough conference opener with D.C Everest, to sink Wausau East 63-30 on the Lumberjacks’ home court. The...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Devon Schultz
Senior, 2015-16 state qualifying wrestler Devon Schultz remains undefeated this season (6-0), following a 16-1 Technical Fall over Wausau-East’s Kaden Brody last Thursday night. Son of Mark and Char...
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Ask an Official: MPD discusses role of patrol supervisors
This week’s featured question is for an officer of the Merrill Police Department. “What do police supervisors do to keep busy besides paperwork? Like I know they get called out of the office and stuff...
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