It’s that time of year again: Time for a day of free outdoor winter fun for families at the Merrill School Forest. Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) and the Friends of the Merrill School Forest …
DEC. 19, 2025 Girl, Allie Faye, born to Akstin Literski and Alec Literski of Thorp. DEC. 30, 2025 Girl, Prue Jean, born to Kayla Kell and Frank Lemke of Merrill. Girl, Adalynn Anne, born to …
Lincoln County’s funded snowmobile trails in Zones 2, 3, and 4 opened Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, according to Nick Behrens, Recreation Forester for the Lincoln County Forestry, Land and Parks …
National School Choice Week runs Jan. 25-31, 2026, offering families a chance to explore educational options at a time when more parents than ever are looking for alternatives. Record number of …
The salt applied to Wisconsin roads and sidewalks each winter doesn’t disappear when the snow melts. It washes into local lakes, rivers, and even drinking water. To spotlight the growing …
Healing from grief is challenging. GriefShare, a 13-week seminar and support group for people who mourn, begins Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 107 N. State St., Merrill. …
State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus) have introduced Wisconsin Senate Bill 666/Assembly Bill 701, which would adopt the Uniform Public Expression …
The Merrill Varsity Girls Wrestling Team competed in a 71-team tournament at Wausau West on Jan. 17, 2026, and placed 20th overall. The Merrill team was up against tough competition from Wausau West, …
Mosinee match The Merrill High School Boys Varsity Wrestling Team hosted Mosinee in a wrestling match on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, and celebrated a victory in the Conference matchup. “Mosinee was very …
The Merrill Dance Team was pleased to showcase many young performers from the community at the Jan. 8, 2026, Merrill High School Boys Varsity Basketball game. The Dance Team recently held its annual …
The Merrill Basketball Program honored four former players on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, inducting them into the Merrill Basketball Hall of Fame during Hall of Fame Night. “The Hall of Fame Night is …
Merrill resident and volunteer photographer Joseph Frederick is on a year-long adventure to explore national parks across the southern United States, accompanied by his dog Rascal. Frederick, who has …
The Merrill branch of Associated Bank earned recognition in the company’s annual Veterans Day Display Contest, securing one of six winning spots among all participating branches. This is the fourth …
On Jan. 19, 2026, the Wisconsin Lions Foundation, Inc. (WLF) announced that camper applications are now available for the 70th summer of the Wisconsin Lions Camp. The 10-week summer camping program …
Students at schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) will soon have access to whole milk and 2% milk at lunch, thanks to federal legislation signed into law this week. …
It was a busy week for basketball, with the Merrill Varsity Girls Basketball Team playing three fast-paced games between Tuesday and Saturday. By week end, the Bluejays emerged victorious in two out …
The Merrill Varsity Boys Basketball Team completed a grueling stretch of four games in five days from Jan. 13-18, winning all four contests to surge into a tie for third place in Conference …
NAMI Northwoods is offering two free, eight-session, evidence-based education programs for individuals and families impacted by mental health conditions. The classes are designed to provide support, …
Late Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was notified manure was discharging from a livestock site into a tributary to Black Creek. The spill occurred …
In the Foto News article published Jan. 7, 2026, regarding honorary street names, the authors noted that Sgt. Carl Schenzel, whose plane went missing in January of 1945, was the only service member …