Meet the candidates: Callahan, Nelson to square off in 35th Assembly Primary
Jeremy Ratliff Editor Tuesday, Aug. 11, will showcase a partisan primary election face-off in the state’s 35th Assembly District, as Republican challengers Calvin Callahan and Don ...First COVID-19 related death confirmed in Lincoln County
On Monday afternoon, Aug. 10, the Lincoln County Health Department confirmed the first death in Lincoln County associated with COVID-19. The individual was in their 30’s ...David Myrle Halpin
David Myrle Halpin, age 66, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, August 9th in his home surrounded by family. David was born on November 22, 1953 in ...Steven R. Olson
Steven R. Olson, age 69, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at his home of natural causes. Steve was born April 12, 1951 ...David D. ‘PETE’ Bushar
David D. ‘PETE’ Bushar, Sr., age 78, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. PETE was born August 4, 1942 ...John M. Schellpfeffer
John M. Schellpfeffer, age 56, of Merrill passed away in his home on Friday, August 7, 2020. He was born on May 23, 1964 to Gerald ...Germaine H. Averill
Germaine H. Averill, age 87, of Merrill, peacefully passed away August 6th, 2020 at Waunakee Manor under the care of Agrace Hospice of Janesville. She was ...Margaret Bennett
Margaret Bennett passed on 8/5/2020. She was born Feb. 20,1935 to Ted and Myrtle Esther Sage in Chicago, IL. She graduated from Downers Grove, IL. High School ...2020 Merrill Labor Day Parade and festivities canceled
The Merrill Labor Day Parade and festivities have been canceled. According to a social media post on Thursday, August 6, by the Merrill Parks and Recreation ...WVC announces athletic start dates
STEVENS POINT – On Monday, Aug. 3, the Wisconsin Valley Conference superintendents met with local county public health officials representing their respective counties, regarding further clarification ...Fotos from the Past
Researched by Michael J. Caylor Jr 8-5-70 No severe damage was found after lightning struck the Lincoln County Court House this past Thursday during a noon ...Gloria D. Svetlik
Gloria D. Svetlik, age 90, of Merrill, WI, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020, at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living under the care of Aspirus ...Community Blood Center hosts annual Merrill MASH Blood Drive in support of Northwoods Veterans Post
The Community Blood Center (CBC) will host the annual Merrill MASH Blood Drive on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Merrill Expo Center ...Lincoln County Sheriffs Office Reports
State Rd 64 east of Merrill was closed for several hours on Tuesday evening, July 28, after a power line fell across the roadway. At 6:25 ...WisDOT wants to hear your thoughts on the future of transportation
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is in the process of developing its new 30-year transportation plan, called Connect 2050 and is seeking input to help ...Proulx steps down from BoE
Paul Proulx has resigned from the MAPS Board of Education, according to a press release issued earlier this week by board president Kevin Blake. “Paul Proulx, ...
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