Bluejacks hold off Hatchets in Lincoln County hockey battle
Merrill brought a new ally into the battle for Lincoln County hockey supremacy Thursday night as the Merrill-Wausau East Bluejacks edged out Tomahawk 4-3 on the Hatchets’ home ice. Joe Ladewig got the...
View ArticleSteckbauer named Athlete of the Week
Sophomore guard Quinn Steckbauer has proved a formidable force for the Bluejay Boys varsity basketball squad this season, recently posting solid back to back performances in contests with Marshfield...
View ArticleTech coaching offered at the library
After the holidays, put Tech Coaching at T.B. Scott Free Library on your calendar. The library looks forward to helping you use your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device. January eBook...
View ArticleLocal rock band rocks the Badger Hotel
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Four-piece rock cover band ‘The Dukes’ rocked the Blue Jay’s Nest bar at the Badger Hotel Saturday night. Formed in 2000 right here in Merrill, members Nick Polak, Bryan “Oly”...
View ArticleWoman taken into custody following Christmas eve tavern altercation
Christmas Eve night, officers responded to a report of a disorderly patron at a local tavern. Upon arrival, officers spoke with tavern owners who indicated a patron had caused a disturbance, causing...
View ArticleReinhardt breaks out for Badgers
Former Merrill High School wrestling standout Mason Reinhardt is proving that he’s capable of taking on the college ranks. Wrestling at 197 pounds, the UW Madison redshirt freshman made it to...
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MHS artists place in statewide contest
Three Merrill High School Art student’s artwork ranked in the top 10 for the 2016-17 Student Art Exhibit and Awards sponsored by the Wis <>Joseph Ladewig consin Association of School Boards, the...
View ArticleMerrill Police Reports
December 28 1:34 p.m.- An officer investigated a theft in the 900 block of East 7th Street. December 30 9:40 a.m.- An officer responded to a theft complaint. A female party had her purse stolen out of...
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Wrestlers place 10th at Northern Exposure
By jeremy ratliff reporter In the wake of the annual two-day Northern Exposure tournament hosted by MHS last week, the Bluejay grapplers finished 10th (4-3), in an 18-team field. The guys led off with...
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Wisconsin’s very own Mike Mercury to perform in Merrill
Currently in their fourth year of bringing talented stand-up comedians to the area, Les & Jim’s is at it again bringing Midwest funnyman Ron Lamprecht to town along with Wisconsin native Mike...
View ArticleRDA stamps $100,000 property purchase; $1 sale to NTC
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Tuesday morning, the city’s Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved a recommendation to purchase 4.5 acres of property on West Taylor Street, from Russ Davis Wholesale. The...
View ArticleIncumbents unchallenged in school board election
The face of the Merrill Area Public Schools Board of Education won’t change following the April 4 general election. Of the five seats up for election on the board, only the incumbents are registered to...
View ArticleHospital donation supports Drug Free Coalition
“Fatal Visions” goggles, along with an educational kit, were purchased for the Merrill Police Department with funds provided to the Lincoln County Drug Free Coalition by Good Samaritan Health Center...
View ArticleEarly trout season offers an angling alternative to ice fishing
Anglers have a great reason to celebrate the New Year thanks to the return of early trout season. The season starts at 5 a.m. on Jan. 7 and runs until midnight May 5. Joanna Griffin, Wisconsin...
View ArticleMost Lincoln County snowmobile trails opening today
All Lincoln County state-funded snowmobile trails in Zone 1 and 3, and all of the state-funded trails in Zone 2 north and east of the Wisconsin River, will be open as of 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6. Zone...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
January 2 5:08 p.m.- An officer investigated a theft in the 300 block of East 2nd Street. January 3 9:58 a.m.- A male was arrested for an active arrest warrant in the 1100 block of East 3rd Street....
View ArticleStadler named December Youth Optimist
Trevor Stadler has been chosen for the December Youth Optimist. He was nominated by Mrs. Emily Bonack, who states “Trevor always has a smiling face in the hallways and willing to help out other...
View ArticleMichael P. Duginski
Michael P. Duginski, age 59, of Merrill, died unexpectedly at his home of natural causes on Thursday, January 5, 2017. Michael was born July 11, 1957, in Merrill, son of Lawrence and Mary Duginski....
View ArticleDennis William Olsen
Dennis William Olsen, age 68, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, Wisconsin. Born on June 3, 1948 to...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 1-5-77 Progress is continuing on the new Church Mutual Insurance Company building which is taking shape on Merrill’s far-east side. As a part of the review of 1976...
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