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Merrill Theatre Jays present Catch Me If You Can

The Merrill Theatre Jays will showcase Catch Me If You Can, the Musical , as their spring high school musical production, with three shows this Friday and Saturday. Evening performances will begin at …

According to a press release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LISO), on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at approximately 6:06 p.m., the Lincoln County 911 Dispatch Center received a call …

Human remains found after Town of Bradley fire

Human remains were discovered inside a home that burned early Thursday morning in the Town of Bradley. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the Lincoln County Dispatch Center …

Highland Community Church purchases Jefferson School

Highland Community Church in Merrill purchased the former Jefferson School property from Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) for $750,000. The sale closed just days prior to Christmas in Dec. 2025. …

April 1 Spring Election - MAPS Board of Education race

On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, residents in the Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) District will go to the polls to elect three individuals to the MAPS Board of Education. Four candidates are in the …

Spring 2025 Election in Lincoln County

The Spring Election is this coming Tuesday, April 1, 2025. If you haven’t already voted early, mark your calendar to head to the polls. Statewide ballot items The big statewide items on …

During the month of April, the T. B. Scott Free Library will feature Moon Lamps and More for their Beyond Books: Community ArtShare Exhibition. Youth Services Outreach collaborated with St. John …

Jillian Severt, an eighth-grade student at Trinity Lutheran School, was named Lutheran Junior Honor Association’s (LJHA) 2025 Student of the Year. Trinity’s LJHA Advisor is Georgia …

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is providing resources for online safety with tips for talking to kids about safe …

All Aboard Soup Fundraiser

The “All Aboard” Bar recently held a Soup Cook Off fundraiser to benefit Kate Goodrich Elementary School. “We had 12 different soups provided by 11 people,” said owner Seth …

Mar. 27 - Food Truck Stevies at the Creative Spirit Mar. 27 - Brewers Baseball Opener and Tailgate Party at Plautz’s Pub Mar. 27 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at Pine Ridge Restaurant …

Christ United Methodist Church, 300 N. Mill St. in Merrill is looking for help during a work day making “Little Dresses for Africa.” The work day will be Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 9 …

MERRILL AREA BIRTHS

DECEMBER 6, 2024 Boy, Crew Daniel Krause, born to Charlotte Krause and Tyson Krause of Merrill.

Merrill native Robert “Bob” Lass has made it his mission to restore a local landmark, bringing back a community gathering spot while preserving a hidden architectural feature. Lass, a …

Andy’s Autocare LLC opens in Merrill

After years of dreaming about owning his own auto repair shop, Andy Vollert opened Andy’s Autocare LLC at 424 E. First St. in Merrill on Jan. 1, 2025. The Stevens Point resident makes the daily …

Lincoln County to sue Dunphy for interfering in Pine Crest sale

On Monday, Mar. 10, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in a special meeting of the Lincoln County Administrative & Legislative (A&L) Committee that lasted approximately two hours, most of which was held in …

Local residents took part in National Wreaths Across America (WAA) Day on Dec. 14, 2024, in a heartfelt tribute to fallen veterans. The northern Wisconsin National Veterans Cemetery in Harshaw was …

Preliminary hearing set for Tomahawk woman charged with husband’s homicide

A court appearance has been scheduled for a Tomahawk woman charged with stabbing and killing her husband earlier this year. Court records show that Michelle Marie Sanderson, 43, is set to appear in …

The Merrill Enrichment Center will hold a new community event aimed at helping local artists and crafters refresh their creative spaces while offering bargains to fellow hobbyists who want to stock …

MERRILL AREA BIRTHS

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 Boy, John Lee Hudson, born to Elizabeth Dhols and Jacob Hudson of Merrill. FEBRUARY 25, 2025 Girl, Marilyn Sumayya Cinque, born to Keyaan Griffin and Sky Pierce of Wausau. …

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