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From dinner table to board room

GREEN BAY – If you’ve heard of the self-fulfilling prophecy, you may start to believe that the Packers are heading into some successful seasons. Incoming Green Bay Packers CEO Ed …

Private Universes

Dear Reader, We are all inhabitants of private universes. One person’s world revolves around the crack of a bat against a baseball, the geometry of a perfect swing, the smell of grass and …
Girls on the Run 5K 2025.

Girls on the Run culminates in 5K run

Girls on the Run at Washington School in Merrill is comprised of third and fourth grade girls. This year marks the end of the fourth year the group has been active at Washington, and after talking …

Win $100 in Merrill Masons Clean Up Our Parks Contest

The Merrill Freemasons recently announced they are holding a Clean Up Our Parks Contest, an event they plan to hold annually, and they will be awarding three $100 prizes to winners at the end of the …

Free Trap Shoot Tuesdays

The Lincoln County Sports Club, located at W5071 Schulz Spur Rd. in Merrill, has announced it will hold Free Trap Shoot Tuesdays, every Tuesday during the month of June from 6 to 8 p.m. This …
Sports

Merrill baseball dominates Lakeland 9-1 in playoff opener

The Merrill Varsity Bluejays opened the playoffs on Thursday, May 29, 2025, defeating Lakeland 9-1 at home to advance to the Regional Semifinal. “On Thursday, we opened the playoffs with a 9-1 …
Merrill's Sectional Track and Field competitors. "Congrats on a great end to the season!" said Coach Oestreich. "A team that represents all the amazing qualities our school and our community are very proud of!"

Merrill’s Track and Field Team makes steady improvements, ends season with personal records

Throughout the 2025 spring season, the Merrill Bluejays Track and Field Team continued to make steady improvements, with athletes growing stronger, running faster, jumping further and higher, and …

Merrill Bluejays win four of seven in busy two-week stretch, then end regular season strong with series split

The Merrill Varsity Boys Baseball Team had an eventful two weeks of play, going 4-3 over seven games from May 5-16. The Bluejays showed resilience throughout the stretch, bouncing back from tough …
On April 23, 2025, Olivia Pajtash signed an agreement to swim for the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Swim Team. She plans to major in Nursing.

Pajtash signs with UW-Oshkosh

On April 23, 2025, Olivia Pajtash signed an agreement to swim for the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Swim Team. She plans to major in Nursing. Family, friends, coaches, and other supporters gathered …

Merrill Track and Field athletes soar at Otto Bacher meet

On Friday, May 9, 2025, the Merrill High School Varsity Track & Field Team showcased their talents at the annual Otto Bacher Meet hosted by Merrill at Jay Stadium, competing against 11 other area …

Lambeau Field, second oldest and second biggest

At the 1957 dedication of the New City Stadium, many well-known figures were in attendance, including then-Vice President Richard Nixon, center, and the reigning Miss America, Marilyn Van Der Bur, left, and NFL Commissioner, Burt Bell, right.

GREEN BAY – Though the Green Bay Packers have a long-standing reputation for being the oldest team in the NFL, their stadium is close to holding a similar status. New City Stadium …

De Pere studio looks to relinquish Packers history

A 1970s posed photo of the Golden Girls, Green Bay Packers cheerleaders.

GREEN BAY – Over the last century, Green Bay Packers photography has grown synonymous with names like Stiller, Biever and Harmann, but one of those names is looking to relinquish that history …

Green Bay’s Golden Girl: An early start

Mary Jane Van Duyse Sorgel started her dance career at the Dorothy Leyse La Plant School of Dancing at the age of six. Three years later, she began to twirling baton and started wowing the crowds at regional festivals with her acrobatics and baton twirling skills.

Part I in a series GREEN BAY/STURGEON BAY – “She was a very gregarious person. Everyone knew Mary Jane, and Mary Jane knew everyone else, especially in the Green Bay area,” …

Obituaries
Margaret ‘Margie’ Saeger
Margaret ‘Margie’ Saeger
Margaret ‘Margie’ Saeger, 80, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, under the care of her family and Compassus Hospice. Margie was born August 31, 1944, in Merrill, …
Russell D. Iwen
Russell D. Iwen, 80, of Merrill, passed away at home on Thursday, June 12, 2025, under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. Russell was born September 26, …
Joyce E. Livingston
Joyce E. Livingston
Joyce E. Livingston passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Monday, May 26, 2025, while residing at Rennes Health and Rehab in Weston. Joyce was born January 5, 1931, in Appleton, …
Sandra K. Baldwin
Sandra K. Baldwin
Sandra K. Baldwin, 77, of Merrill, WI, passed away peacefully at her home while surrounded by her beloved family and under the care of Aspirus Hospice. Sandra was born on April 12, 1948, in …
James L. 'Jimmy' Lawson
James L. ‘Jimmy’ Lawson
James L. ‘Jimmy’ Lawson, 66, of the Township of Berlin, Marathon County, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at his home with his wife at his side. Jimmy was born August 27, 1958, …
Business
The Lincoln County Humane Society (LCHS) would like to thank Chip's Hamburgers for hosting the “Paws for a Cause” fundraiser! Chip's ran the fundraiser from Feb. 1 to Mar. 31, collecting donations from customers. Special thanks to everyone who donated during this drive. "We are so lucky to have such an amazing community and support system for our little shelter!" LCHS staff said. "And to even go a step further with how amazing Chip's has been to our shelter, since 2021 for the 'Paws for a Cause' fundraiser, Chips has collected $34,289 for the pets through your donations! Thank you all so much for all of your continued support!"

Thanks to CHIPS

The Lincoln County Humane Society (LCHS) would like to thank Chip's Hamburgers for hosting the “Paws for a Cause” fundraiser! Chip's ran the fundraiser from Feb. 1 to Mar. 31, collecting …

Dream of owning a bookstore takes to the road

Jessica Golisch always dreamed of owning a bookstore. “It’s kind of been my dream forever to have a bookstore,” Jessica said, explaining how she and her husband Luke turned that …

Sczygelski Farm Products: Farm fresh eggs and home-baked goods

Just southwest of Merrill at N995 Fairview Rd., Katie Sczygelski operates a small market stand on their farm, offering home-baked goods, farm fresh eggs, maple syrup, tallow cream, and wax melts for …

MLD Auto Repair expands to become Toro dealership

MLD Auto Repair, 805 N. Center Ave. in Merrill, is bursting at the seams with new Toro stock, having become Merrill’s newly-authorized Toro dealer about two weeks ago. Owned by Mike and Lynn …
Schools

Native musician connects PRMS fifth graders with cultural heritage

Prairie River Middle School fifth graders experienced the musical traditions of Wisconsin’s Native American culture on Thursday, May 15, 2025, when Frank Montano performed in their school …

Campus News

Baumann named to Spring 2025 Dean’s List at Wisconsin Lutheran College Arabella Baumann of Merrill, a Sophomore at Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC), has been named to the college’s …

St. John Lutheran School announces 2024-2025 fourth quarter Honor Roll

Highest Honors (4.0): Poppy Geisler, Ella Humphrey, Macie Lange, Molly Literski, Delana Podeweltz, Natalie Sir, Julia Skaar, Ever Smith, Madilynn VenRooy, Esther Verpoorten, Christian Voigt High …

Trinity Lutheran School announces 2024-2025 fourth quarter Honor Roll

Students are recognized on the Trinity Honor Roll for a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 and higher. An*indicates a 4.0 GPA. FIFTH GRADE Easton Baade Brinlee Brazeau Eli Clerveaux* Grace Dupke …
Health
Dr. Philip Bovet, Emergency Medicine Physician at Aspirus Health.

Aspirus provides access to emergency stroke treatment through telestroke services

“Every minute that goes by is 1.9 million neurons that we lose. Time is brain, so every minute counts.” Dr. Philip Bovet, Emergency Medicine Physician at Aspirus Health Stroke is a …

Mental Health Awareness Month: Aspirus shares tips to manage stress and build resilience

“Just like we listen to our body when we are hungry, we can learn to recognize emotional cues like stress or overwhelm.” Jessica Schaefer, licensed clinical therapist with Aspirus Health …

Local Coffee Talks event to feature dementia resources

A mini-fair offering dementia resources will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 9-11 a.m. at First Street Coffee Station in Merrill. The event, sponsored by Park City Credit Union, will provide …

Potatoes and immune function

As winter fades and spring blooms, so do seasonal allergies. With lingering challenges of COVID-19 and flu season, supporting a resilient immune system is more crucial than ever. While the peak of …
Special Sections
Courts
Bobby Dabbs, age 27, of Trenton, Tenn., made his initial appearance in Lincoln County Court on Monday, March 31, 2025, via Zoom video from the Lincoln County Jail. Dabbs is charged with multiple …
According to a press release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LISO), on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at approximately 6:06 p.m., the Lincoln County 911 Dispatch Center received a call …
A court appearance has been scheduled for a Tomahawk woman charged with stabbing and killing her husband earlier this year. Court records show that Michelle Marie Sanderson, 43, is set to appear in …
Opinion and Editorial
We welcome letters to the Editor, a chance for members of the community to comment on issues of concern to them. All letters must be original, not duplications of letters addressed to public …
Dear Reader, There’s something about growing older—about all the experiences we gather, the places we’ve been, and the people we’ve met along the way—that helps a …
Dear Reader, Let’s consider what it means when someone tells a lie. Whether it’s told to one person or many—depending on the liar’s available platforms—the essence …
Community & Human Interest
An area teen was recently recognized for his actions following a vehicle crash that occurred in February. According to a post on the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, on Monday, …
This year’s Fill the Gazebo Food Drive event will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 9-11 a.m. in the Gazebo at Normal Park. The community is invited to participate to help support the …
The Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the MAC Home in Merrill on Monday, May 19, 2025, to celebrate the completion of a new outdoor play area designed specifically …