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Lincoln County needs trained storm spotters

As severe weather season approaches, Lincoln County Emergency Management is sounding an alarm that has nothing to do with thunder or lightning. The county, it turns out, has no organized network of …

Wisconsin Fast Forward grants open to employers statewide

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is accepting applications for approximately $1 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants aimed at helping employers across the state address skilled …

The Lincoln County Sports Club has two upcoming events open to the public — a health presentation at its April general meeting and a family-oriented day at the range in May. Blasto and tick …

Keep Wildlife Wild

As warmer weather approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding the public that wild animals and their young will be on the move across Wisconsin. “Springtime brings …

Apr. 8 - 60+ Pop-Up Senior Dining at T.B. Scott Free Library at 12 p.m. Apr. 8 - Team Trivia Night at Sawmill Brewing Company at 6 p.m. Apr. 9 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club …

Date clarification on Merrill stabbing incident

In last week’s article about Julia L. White, 43, of Merrill, being charged with First Degree Reckless Injury and Battery - Bodily Harm, it was reported that the stabbing incident occurred on …

Free class for caregivers coming to Merrill this month

A free, six-week class designed to support caregivers will begin in Merrill later this month, hosted by the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin. “Powerful Tools for …

Campus News

UW-Oshkosh fall2025 Dean’s List, Honor Roll released The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh released the names of area students who qualified for the Dean’s List and Honor Roll in fall 2025. The …

MERRILL AREA BIRTHS

MARCH 16, 2026 Boy, James Vance, born to Alyson Pederson and Robert Pittman of Marathon. MARCH 18, 2026 Girl, Harper Mae, born to Blair Henneman and Scott Henneman of Wausau. Boy, Hayes Jackson, …

Felzkowski-authored Forestry Revitalization Act signed into law

A bill co-authored by State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and focused on Wisconsin’s forestry industry was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers last week. According to a release from …

Meetings & Community Services

• 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 following donations were approved and/or accepted at the March 18 Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) Board of Education meeting: A cash donation from an anonymous donor in the amount of $3,000 …

A total of 105 blue and silver pinwheels were planted into the lawn near the south entrance of the Lincoln County Courthouse in Merrill on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, each one representing one of the …

Spring election: Election profiles

The Spring Election will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Supreme Court race On the Spring Election ballot, two candidates are vying for the single position available as a Justice of the …

Campus News

Renzelmann named to Concordia University Wisconsin fall Dean’s List Alynn Renzelmann of Merrill was named to the Dean’s List for the 2025-26 academic year at Concordia University Wisconsin. The …

Students from St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Merrill brought a meaningful Lenten tradition to local seniors on Friday, March 20, 2026, when they performed the Living Stations of the Cross for …

• 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 …

Apr. 1 - Team Trivia Night at Sawmill Brewing Company at 6 p.m. Apr. 2 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club - begins at 10 a.m. Apr. 2 - Open Mic Night at Sawmill Brewing Company …

A shed used for maple syrup production was destroyed by fire Sunday evening, March 29, 2026, on State Road 64 in the Town of Pine River. The Pine River Fire Department was dispatched at 7:45 p.m. to …

The Northwoods Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance will hold its annual meeting Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Lincoln County Service Center Building, 801 N. Sales St., Merrill. …

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