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Merrill Park & Rec holds annual Colorama Bike Tour
Despite the rain, bicyclers on the Colorama Fall Ride were enjoying the ride and the…
Merrill man makes 2 holes in one … just 28 days apart!
Jim Woller of Merrill was ecstatic to discover he had hit a hole in one…
Black Squirrel Scurry makes donations
On Sept 19, 2023, proceeds from the Black Squirrel Scurry Triathlon were donated to the…
Black Squirrel Scurry is not for the faint of heart
Paddling triathalon raises money for charity One leg of the triathalon involves paddling a two-mile…
Quad dirt track racing comes to Merrill
BY TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR A highlight for the racers and the fans … catching air…
DNR reminds bikers to purchase state trail pass
The 2023 state trail passes are valid from the date of purchase through Dec. 31,…
DNR reminding motorists, ATV/UTV operators to share trails, roadways safely
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding all-terrain (ATV) and utility-terrain vehicles (UTV)…
Merrill’s Van Der Geest named one of seven KDDP racing finalists
BY TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR Levon Van Der Geest with his race car. Bruce Nuttleman photo.…
Girls on the Run Celebratory 5K Community Fun Run empowers young girls
BY TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR Celebrating the girls at the finish line! On May 13, 2023,…
Lincoln County trails remain closed
The Lincoln County Forestry, Land and Parks Department announced on April 27, 2023, that, due…