“Usually, the person themselves doesn’t think they have a problem. They can’t remember that they don’t remember.” - Dr. Paul Sanford More than 7 million Americans are living with …
Despite intermittent rain and downpours, cowboys and cowgirls are tough as nails, and the Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo was held as scheduled last Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 19, 20, and 21, 2026. …
Engleberry Farm owners Jeannine and Mike Matushak of Merrill are preparing for retirement, after managing their strawberry business located on Hwy. 107 north of Merrill for decades, and they say the …
GOLD (4.0): Lilyin Calkins, Colton Canne, Gwendolyn Herman, Tyler Hess, Laney Kultgen, Oaklee Podgorski, Kinsley Young, Mason Klug, Garik Peterson, Lilian Mattson, Lily Schultz, Ever Smith, Lee …
Lincoln County health officials are warning residents to watch for blue-green algae as warmer weather sets in across the area’s lakes and rivers. Mike Mandli, environmental health specialist for …
HIGHEST HONORS (3.75 – 4.00): *Sophia Wendt, *Liam Heinzen, *Ledger Breaman, Fiona Giese, Rayleigh Hanke, Elizabeth Burkhardt, Riley Wilson, Adelyn Forster, Frederick Delp, and Calvin Hoeft HIGH …
The following donations were approved and/or accepted at the April 15, 2026, Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) Board of Education meeting: Money from Merrill Area United Way valued at $892.50 for …
The Lincoln County Humane Society would like to thank everyone who donated in honor of a loved one in May: Charles F. Reinhart by Merrill Gravel & Construction Co; Bojingles & Dan Crowell by …
Merrill’s trap shooters closed the book on an outstanding regular 2026 season in the Great Northern Trap Conference, with Bluejays of all ages bringing home Conference titles, All-Conference …
Volunteers from Merrill’s Hanging Flower Basket Committee met at the Plant and Garden Center in Merrill on June 3, 2026, to place chains on the hanging flower baskets and then worked with the City …
The City of Merrill Parks & Recreation Department issued a press release last week to express its sincere appreciation to the generous community partners who made the purchase of a new scoreboard …
Students are recognized on the Trinity Honor Roll for a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 and higher. GRADE 5 HIGHEST HONORS (4.0 GPA): Jenna Peterson, Elijah Smith, and Morgan Webb HONORS: …
The Lincoln County Humane Society (LCHS) would like to thank the following donors for their support in May: Margaret Hawley, Dean Barker, Leo & Janice Wolf, Town of King, James & Jane …
The Lincoln County Veterans Council is hosting a free Veterans Summer Picnic and Family Fair for veterans and their families on Sunday, June 28, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Edward A. Burns American Legion …
The Merrill Common Council passed a resolution on June 12, 2026, recognizing the Friends of Vincent Foundation and its Haunted Sawmill attraction for 14 years of community impact. Resolution No. …
The Merrill Varsity Boys Baseball Team held its end-of-season picnic and awards ceremony last week. Seven players were recognized for their contributions during the 2026 season. Four players were …
On Thursday, June 4, the Merrill Girls Softball Program held its end-of-the-year banquet. It was also a time to recognize the players who had contributed to the team’s success during the season at …
GRADE 9 HIGHEST HONORS (4.0): Alle Bergh, Ella Bergh, Ella Burrow, Aaron Collinsworth, Bethany Crockford, Margaret Delp, Wil Detert, Colton Fox, Everett Gunther, Willow Harmon, Jase Huston, Kassandra …
FIFTH GRADE GOLD (4.00): Allison Chavarria, Paul Chavarria, Ezekiel Garcia, Eli Harding, Jasmine Hoff, Haley Hoffman, Kianna Holmes, Harlee Huston, Sierra Jannusch, Michael Knospe, Brady Matthias, …
The City of Merrill’s Historic Preservation Committee dedicated an honorary street sign for the late Leslie “Ches” Kienitz on Friday, June 12, 2026, near the Kienitz family home on W. 10th …