A collection of stand-alone photos from this week's edition. Enjoy sights from the area, scholarship news, a little humor, and a striking image taken during last week's thunderstorm.
• Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group - First Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m., meets online • Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group - Third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m., meets online • Casual …
Young quilters across Wisconsin have an opportunity to showcase their work at a statewide event this fall. The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show is accepting entries for its 2026 Kids’ Quilt Challenge, …
The Merrill Bluejay Trap Team concluded the Great Northern Trap Conference season with an outstanding performance at the Conference Shootout held Friday, May 29, 2026, at Minocqua Gun Club. The …
Area photographer, Joseph Frederick, shares some amazing images from last weekend's May 29-31, 2026, Merrill Youth Baseball Tournament.
Students, families, and staff in Hamburg celebrated the last day of school on Friday, May 29, 2026, with a school picnic. Volunteers grilled up the brats and hot dogs and famillies gathered at tables …
School’s out for the summer in the Merrill area, and it’s time for summer fun. Now there is more time and opportunity for baseball, softball, and t-ball. Many teams already began playing earlier …
On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the Merrill Varsity Track & Field team traveled to Medford High School to compete in the Division 2 Regional meet. The Bluejays turned in a strong performance, producing …
Bridges Virtual Academy held its Class of 2026 graduation ceremony May 15, 2026, in the Merrill High School Auditorium, marking another milestone for the Merrill School District’s K4-12 virtual …
June 3 - Team Trivia Night at Sawmill Brewing Company at 6 p.m. June 4 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club - begins at 10 a.m. June 4 - Open Mic Night at Sawmill Brewing Company …
On Thursday, May 28, 2026, the Merrill Varsity Bluejays hosted West Salem in their first WIAA Regional game and came away with a 2-0 shutout victory. “We won our first Regional game vs West Salem …
• Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group - First Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m., meets online • Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group - Third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m., meets online • Casual …
The WI Phi Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi has selected Emily Raymer as its 2026 sponsored delegate to American Legion Auxiliary Badger Girls State, held this summer in Oshkosh. Raymer, a Merrill …
Lincoln County Coroner Valerie Caylor has announced her intention to seek a second term. Caylor was first elected Coroner in 2022, succeeding Paul Proulx, who retired from the post after serving 16 …
The Merrill Varsity Bluejays went 2-1 last week over three games to close out the regular season at 10-12 overall and 5-9 in Conference play, with their sights now set on a postseason run. …
There’s a country song that sums it up: “All gave some. Some gave all.” In the United States, the armed forces are an important part of our country and culture, and the contributions of those …
Last Friday evening, May 22, 2026, in the Merrill High School (MHS) Fieldhouse, 178 students gathered to receive their high school diplomas. The graduating Class of 2026 marked the 143rd such …
May 27 - Critic’s Choice Movie at T.B. Scott Free Library at 1 p.m. May 27 - Team Trivia Night at Sawmill Brewing Company at 6 p.m. May 28 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club - …
The Merrill Bluejay Trap Team closed out the 2026 regular season in strong fashion on Tuesday, May 19, sweeping Conference rival Antigo in all four divisions during Week 9 of shooting. The Varsity …
The Merrill Culver's restaurant will be among the participating Wisconsin locations in a weeklong fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI), running June 1–7, 2026. During the …