Recent storms that crossed the area made for some impressive photos of lightning and the stormy skies over the city of Merrill.
Pets weren't just welcome—they were the guests of honor—at the Sawmill Brewing Company's Sawmill Unleashed Dog Party last Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Lincoln County employees gathered at the Service Center in Merrill last Monday, June 23, 2025, for active threat training that could save their lives if the unthinkable happens. Deputies from the …
The American flag waves in countless places across this nation every day—from suburban front porches to military bases. Yet for its abundance, the flag remains one of the most …
The city of Merrill will hold their annual Independence Day fireworks display on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Merrill Area Recreation Complex (MARC), 1100 MARC Dr. in Merrill. Families can begin …
“Even when the firework is finished, the residual sparkler stick remains hot and can still cause burns.” Fireworks are a hallmark of Independence Day celebrations, but they also pose …
For the fourth consecutive year, Tim and Dawn Dunbar of Merrill will share their impressive collection of completed Lego sets with the community. During the months of July and August, the T.B. Scott …
On Friday, June 20, 2025, the Merrill Bluejays Trap Team traveled to the State Championship Trap Tournament in Rome, Wis., to represent Merrill. Fifty athletes made the trip, and of those attendees, …
Five Merrill High School Varsity Golfers were recognized by the Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin as 2025 Academic All-State honorees for their excellence both on the course and in the classroom. …
The Merrill Varsity Boys Baseball Team just held their annual year-end picnic, and numerous players received recognition and rewards for their contributions to the team and the season. EJ Weix was …
JUNE 20, 2025 Boy, Tate Ryan, born to Maggen Heinzen and Mark Hansing of Merrill. Girl, Aurora Elizabeth, born to Michaela Secora and Riley Secora of Merrill.
As temperatures rise and summer adventures call, the TurfMutt Foundation, which champions healthy outdoor spaces for people and pets, encourages pet parents to keep safety in mind to ensure happy …
In the Lite Automations of Merrill was recently recognized for excellence in residential construction technology, earning top honors from the Wisconsin Builders Association. The company was named the …
Wisconsin drivers are gearing up for one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, with AAA projecting more than 1.47 million state residents will hit the road for Fourth of July celebrations. The …
Dear Reader, The Fourth of July is upon us once again—a day when we pause to celebrate our independence as a nation. This holiday commemorates that pivotal moment in 1776 when our …
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person. At 10:40 a.m. this morning, June 25, 2025, deputies responded to a report of an abandoned …
The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors voted 14-8 on June 17, 2025, to approve the sale of Pine Crest Nursing Home to The Ensign Group through their subsidiaries Merrill Health Holdings, LLC and …
Every Thursday morning at Pine Ridge Restaurant in Merrill, a group of veterans gathers for what might look like an ordinary coffee meeting. But for these men and women who’ve served their …
A Wausau man who previously owned a cell phone business on Merrill’s east side near McDonald’s has been charged with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with an alleged $15 …
The Merrill Community Foundation (MCF), an affiliate of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, wants to remind local Merrill-area non-profit organizations of the upcoming Sept. 10, …