Guys fall in tooth ‘n nail duel with West
Tuesday night, the Bluejay boys played host to Wausau West in a make-up game from a Dec. 16 cancellation due to weather, looking to capitalize on their conference win over Marshfield on Dec. 20. The...
View ArticleEducator defines of UW-Extension Cooperative Extension
By Debbie Moellendorf Department Head and 4-H Youth Development Educator, Lincoln County University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension People are often familiar with one program or educator...
View ArticleCasper selected Athlete of the Week
Junior Lindsey Casper has been steadily emerging this season as yet another formidable weapon in the Bluejay Girls’ arsenal. In the Dec.28 (54-39) win over Portage, Casper put up 12 points, while...
View ArticleGirls persevere through roller-coaster week
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter It’s been a roller coaster of a week for the Bluejay varsity girls basketball team following a canceled tournament salvaged by a win despite a 2-hour winter road trip, a...
View ArticleDOT emphasizes ‘Move Over Law’
A Wisconsin State Patrol trooper was fortunate to sustain only minor injuries when his cruiser, which was stopped on the side of a highway with its emergency lights activated, was hit in the rear by a...
View ArticleAsk an Official: City Administrator discusses investments and future of...
This week’s featured question is for City Administrator Dave Johnson. The question reads: “In the paper last week you talked about expenses and money the city invests in the festival grounds and the...
View ArticleInternet safety events at T.B. Scott Free Library
On Monday, Jan. 16, parents and grandparents are invited for a Merrill police presentation on internet safety and cyberbullying, related to their children and grandchildren. Starting at 6:30 p.m. in...
View ArticleMarshfield grounds grapplers
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Thursday night, the Bluejay wrestlers resumed conference action in playing host to WVC top dog; undefeated Marshfield. Unfortunately, the night would prove to be a long one for...
View ArticleNew Years Day domestic disturbances lead to charges for mother and son
On the evening of New Year’s Day, officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance on River Street. Upon arrival, officers met with the reported victim who indicated being involved in a verbal...
View ArticleCharges filed Lincoln County Circuit Court
Gary P. Ver Kilen, 57 and currently incarcerated at the Lincoln County Jail– was charged January 5, with two Felony counts of Stalking – Victim Under 18 Yrs of Age, two- counts of Felony Child...
View ArticleEvelyn Francis Semling
Evelyn Francis Semling, 92, of Merrill, Wisconsin, died on January 5, 2017 at Woodland Court Elder Services. She was born on February 10, 1924 in Hudson, Wisconsin the daughter of the late Rudolph and...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
Another scam cost a woman $1,300. The woman had purchased a motor home on Craig’s List which linked to an EBAY sale. She won the auction for $12,000. The seller required the woman put up $3,000 in...
View ArticleArdell W. Schulz
Ardell W. Schulz, age 81, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Ministry St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. Ardell was born April 22, 1935, in Merrill, son of the late Arnold and Ella...
View ArticleCM CARES™, Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation, announces $250,000 in...
CM CARES, the Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation, is pleased to announce a new Religious Scholars Program to financially support religious students in their pursuit of a career in ministry. The...
View ArticleJanet B. Cole
Janet B. Cole, age 96, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017, under the care of her family, the staff at Bell Tower Residence, and hospice. Janet was born May 4, 1920, in Waupaca County,...
View ArticleRobin ‘Rob’ Rothmeyer
Robin ‘Rob’ Rothmeyer, 58, of Merrill, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at his home. Rob was born October 4, 1958, in Merrill, son of Stanley and Sandra (Ingersoll) Rothmeyer. He married Tammie...
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Girls trump Shawano, upset SPASH
By Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Monday night, the Bluejay varsity girls returned to their home court of the MHS Field House once again for the finale of their three-game home stand with the Shawano Hawks....
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 ArticleLocal couple organize fundraiser to empower abused children
Thanks to an overwhelmingly generous response from local business and organizations, a local couple’s inspiration to organize a fundraising event to benefit a local non-profit organization, is on deck...
View ArticleLeslie B. Bartosch
Leslie B. Bartosch, age 96, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Leslie was born February 9, 1920, in Merrill, son of the late John and Lenabelle...
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