Grandmother Flowage fishery reopens following drawdown for dam repairs
The Grandmother Flowage fishery is again open for fishing following completion of dam repairs and the restoration of water levels. Dave Seibel, a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fisheries...
View ArticleState veterans home treated to surprise Christmas visit from local volunteers
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter As a result of a combined effort of generosity and holiday spirit on behalf of volunteers from local VFW Post 1638, VFW Women’s Auxiliary, Park Place residents and Merrill Area...
View ArticleDrop By & Apply at NTC’s Wausau Campus
Getting started on a program this January is easier than ever at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). Drop By & Apply allows you to complete the entire admissions process in one day at NTC’s...
View ArticleFotos from the past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 1-12-77 The Merrill Common Council has sent a clear sign that they are supporting the Recreation Director. The position is held by Dennis Cramer and is mostly...
View ArticleHumphrey’s Pub offers fundraising opportunities
Once again in 2017 Humphrey’s Pub will be hosting “Guest Bartenders” on the third Thursday of each month. This is an opportunity for you to raise money for a charity or organization of your choice. It...
View ArticleSecond half surge catapults Panthers over Jays
By Jeremy Ratliff Reporter In the wake of a two-week break, the Bluejay boys (2-3 WVC/6-4 Ovr) returned to the hardwood Friday night at Stevens Point Area Senior High, taking on the perennial WVC...
View ArticleRoger M. Peck
Roger M. Peck, age 74, of Merrill, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, from complications related to Peripheral Vascular Disease and Diabetes. Roger...
View ArticleAll Lincoln County trails open at noon today
The Lincoln County Forestry, Land and Parks Department announces that all of the county’s funded snowmobile trails will be open as of noon today, Friday, Jan. 13. Trail conditions in wooded areas will...
View ArticleMHS classes back to normal following threat investigation
Merrill Police officers responded to Merrill High School at 12:15 p.m. Friday, after they were made aware of a potential threat made on social media and traced to a student at the school. “We received...
View ArticleJarvensivu named Athlete of the Week
THS senior Justin Jarvensivu has been the leading scorer for the Hatchet’s Boys varsity Basketball squad this season, posting his season-high 28 points against Antigo last Friday. In December,...
View ArticlePost-secondary honors for local scholars
Cassandra Chism, Merrill, was named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List at Missouri Valley College. Cassandra is a freshman Marketing major. Katie Erin Detert, Gleason, was named to the St. Cloud State...
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Ask an Official: Forestry director discusses snowmobile clubs; trail maintenance
This week’s featured question is for Lincoln County Forestry, Land and Parks Director Kevin Kleinschmidt Lincoln County Forestry, Land and Parks director Kevin Kleinschmidt The question reads: “How is...
View ArticleMerrill woman charged after ‘sighting in’ handgun inside residence
Dena Drucker, 52 of Merrill-was charged January 11 with Felony-2nd Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety and misdemeanor charges of Endanger Safety by use of a Dangerous Weapon and Operating a Firearm...
View ArticleLive Farm Webinar-Estate Planning for Your Family and Farm
A webinar entitled “Estate Planning for Your Family and Farm” will be held Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Lincoln County Service Center, 801 N. Sales St., Merrill, in Room 156 on the lower level. This...
View ArticleCharges filed Lincoln County Circuit Court
Richard L. Corso, 53 of Merrill-was charged January 9 with Felony-4th Offense Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated According to court records, an officer observed Corso’s vehicle cross the...
View ArticlePatrick C. Hanson
Patrick C. Hanson, age 61, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Pat was born on March 17, 1955, in Merrill, son of Norma (Alft) Hanson, Merrill, and the late...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
January 9 10:51 a.m.- Officers investigated a theft complaint. A school Ipad had been stolen in December but it was not reported at that time. The Ipad was eventually reported stolen and was found to...
View ArticleMAPS calls off all evening activities for Monday Jan. 16
As old man winter brews a mixed bag of nasty winter weather for the region over the next 24 hours, Merrill Area Public Schools has called off all evening activities for Monday Jan. 16. According to the...
View ArticleAnnual snowshoe hike on deck
The Northwoods Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance will host a guided snowshoe hike in the Underdown area of the Lincoln County Forest on Saturday, Jan. 28, starting at 10 a.m. Meet at the Underdown...
View ArticleT.B Scott Library goes Solar
T.B. Scott Free Library is going solar – and it’s easy for you to learn more about alternative energy, and help the library and the environment with your own green! Since T.B. Scott Library has...
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