In 1954, President Eisenhower declared Nov. 11 as Veterans Day, urging the nation to “solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly... to preserve our heritage of …
The Lincoln County Veterans Services Office is launching a new program to honor area veterans with complimentary hats representing their branch of military service. “Operation Hats Off to Our …
The Lincoln County Humane Society (LCHS) would like to thank the following donors for their support in September: Meghan Stevenson, Margaret Hawley, Dean Barker, Jo Ann Brandenburg, Dale Casperson, …
The Lincoln County Humane Society would like to thank everyone who donated in honor of a loved one in September: Russ Dettmering by Scooby; Evelyn Lee by Kathryn Krohn-Gill; Tiffany’s 20th …
Kramer named to SNHU President’s List Nick Kramer of Merrill has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) summer 2025 President’s List. The summer terms run from May …
Merrill, Wis.—Lincoln County Emergency Management in coordination with Lincoln County Sheriff Office will conduct an active threat training exercise at Lincoln County Court House from 8:00 am …
Trinity Church in Merrill held their annual Trunk-to-Trunk Trick-or-Treating event in their parking lot this past Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, to give families and kids an early opportunity to get into …
Merrill native Jessica Fehrenbach was sworn in on Aug. 1, 2025, as the first female judge in Lincoln County, surrounded by family and close friends. She was elected in April to fill the vacant seat …
There will be two opportunities for trick-or-treating in Merrill this Halloween. First, Pine Crest Health and Memory Care (formerly Pine Crest Nursing Home) will host trick-or-treating for costumed …
A piece of Merrill’s history stands tall and bright again, thanks to the dedication of an Eagle Scout and his team. Caleb Thompson, 17, led a five-week-long project to restore the totem pole at …
Taylor-Stine-Waid Funeral & Cremation Services in Merrill has hosted two Memory Bear workshops this year, offering families a meaningful way to preserve the memory of loved ones who have passed …
The T.B. Scott Free Library will showcase Norwegian Rosemaling artwork by local artist Peter Engel in its Beyond Books Community ArtShare exhibition during the months of November and December. Engel, …
Church Mutual’s IT Department recently held a resources drive to benefit the Merrill Community Food Pantry, HAVEN, and the MAC Home. Along with food, they collected other much-needed hygiene …
• Casual Prayer for Local and Aspiring Business Owners - Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at The Humble, 923 E. Main St. • Alanon Meeting - Mondays at 7 p.m. at 7pm at Ascension Episcopal …
Merrill hosted the WIAA Division 2 Sectional for Cross Country on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at the Merrill Area Recreation Center (MARC). Athletes from 17 teams came out to run, competing with one goal …
The Merrill Varsity Girls Swim Team traveled to Rice Lake on Oct. 24, 2025, to compete in the Conference Meet against eight other schools and took fourth place overall with a team score of 182.5 …
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today, Oct. 29, 2025, joins partners across the state and across the country in urging drivers to put their seat belts on and put their …
Did you miss the game? The Merrill Varsity Football Team celebrated an exciting victory under the Friday night lights in their first playoff game of the 2025 season. The team was cheered …
At its regular meeting on Aug. 12, 2025, the Merrill Common Council approved a development agreement to transfer a city-owned parcel at 401 S. Kyes Street in Merrill near the River Bend Trail to …
Merrill-area residents who lack computers at home may qualify for long-term, no-cost loaned laptops through Techquity WI, a statewide program now operating locally through Merrill Area United Way. …