“Do you notice that your mood changes with the seasons, becoming gloomier as the days get shorter?” Aspirus Health asked in a recent press release. “If so, you might be experiencing …

Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill was busy on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, as trick-or-treaters collected candy from residents for Halloween. Diana Zimmerman’s father, John Sladek, is a resident …

The T.B. Scott Free Library in Merrill will hold a soft opening for their new Memory Cafe event on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. in the Community Room at the library [106 W. …

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and the Lincoln County Health Department, with support from the Healthy Minds for Lincoln County Coalition, is working to increase the public’s knowledge of …

Colorful healthy foods, fruits, and vegetables. Stock photo. As the new school year approaches, making sure your kids get the right nutrition is key to supporting their overall health and well-being. …

More than 3,200 ticks submitted from across Wisconsin Dozens of ticks have been submitted from northern Wisconsin. Scientists at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute are asking the public to submit …

Photo courtesy of Aspirus. Aspirus Health recently introduced autonomous lawn mowers at six locations in its system, including Merrill. A release from Aspirus said the autonomous lawn mowers support …

Lincoln County back to square one regarding Merrill facility’s future Photo courtesy of Lincoln County. BY JALEN MAKI AND TINA L. SCOTT TOMAHAWK LEADER EDITOR AND MERRILL FOTO NEWS EDITOR A …

Colorful healthy foods, fruits, and vegetables. Stock photo. As the new school year approaches, making sure your kids get the right nutrition is key to supporting their overall health and well-being. …

Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Tina L. Scott photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR At a joint meeting of the Lincoln County Administrative and Legislative (A&L) Committee and the Finance and Insurance …

Transporting a patient during a reenactment. Tina L. Scott photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR The Community Blood Center (CBC), in partnership with VFW Post 1638, held their annual Merrill MASH Blood Drive …

August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) would like to inform the public of updates to immunizations in Wisconsin. New changes to school …

Clay. Photo courtesy of Aspirus. Aspirus Health recently offered tips on strengthening social bonds in the digital age. “Human beings are inherently social creatures,” Aspirus said in a release. …

A mini military encampment on the back lawn at the Northwoods Veterans Post lends an air of authenticity to the annual M*A*S*H Merrill Blood Drive. Tina L. Scott photo. 2023 photo. The annual MASH …

Mattek Aspirus Health recently provided information on selecting sunscreen for acne-prone skin. “In navigating the complex world of skincare, especially for those managing acne, understanding the …

Amanda Tabin, Safe Kids Injury Prevention Coordinator, Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Photo courtesy of Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Hot summer days have already claimed the lives of at least 10 children this …

Lincoln County is back to square one with nursing home TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR At the July 2, 2024, Lincoln County Administrative & Legislative Committee meeting, Lincoln County Administrative …

Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. Tina L. Scott photo. By Jalen Maki MMC STAFF The closing date on the sale of Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill has been pushed back three months. The Lincoln …

On Monday, June 17, 2024, the Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) announced a list of cooling centers in Tomahawk, Merrill, and Gleason. “While many people look forward to the warmer …

Renik FOR THE MERRILL FOTO NEWS As part of Move More Month, a fitness expert with Aspirus Health provided tips on how to overcome challenges related to exercise. “In today’s fast-paced world, …