Christmas activities are kicking off the holiday season in Merrill this Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. From craft shows to Christmas shopping to supporting local non-profits at the beautiful annual …

Regardless of who is on your Christmas shopping list or how long (or short) that list may be, keeping your Christmas shopping local is a great way to stimulate and safeguard the Merrill economy. To …

Volunteers from Courtside Furniture assembled and erected the Christmas tree on the lawn of the Lincoln County Courthouse. Special thanks to Bryce Jirovec, Shawn Buckley, Brady Peck, and Tony …

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 1004 E. Main St. in Merrill, recently announced that Mrs. Claus will be in the store on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Management and volunteers at the …

Merrill area Girl Scouts are encouraging area residents to make or purchase mittens, hats, scarves, and gloves and bring them to Miller Furniture and hang them on the Mitten Tree at Miller Furniture …

Pamela Zettelmeier of Waukesha gifted the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Outreach Center in Merrill with a generous gift to help SVDP continue their work in the community. “We were happy …

For the first time, the Merrill Foto News will not be published between Christmas and New Year’s Day. There will be no Dec. 26, 2024, publication this year, to allow newspaper employees time …

Dec. 5 - Bingo at St. Francis School Dec. 5 - Open Mic Night at Sawmill Brewing Company Dec. 6 - Trinity Wreath Lighting Ceremony Dec. 6 - Santa at Park City Credit Union Dec. 7 - Merrill Christmas …

A Nov. 26, 2024, news release from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) said the 21st report from the federal court-appointed monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) …

The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors is once again searching for a broker to facilitate the sale of Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. According to a Request for Proposals (RFP) posted on the …

The following donations were approved and/or accepted at the Aug. 21, 2024, Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) Board of Education meeting: State Farm Matching Program (matching Bob and Janet …

The Lincoln County Humane Society (LCHS) would like to thank the following donors for their support in October: Meghan Stevenson; Dean Barker; Steven Roberts; Mark & Patti Johnson; Peggy Bauman; …

Antigo, Wis. – America’s most celebrated “helpful place” has opened its doors as of December 3rd in Antigo. The new Antigo Ace Hardwarestore, located at 715 Superior …

LINCOLN COUNTY – Through a community survey, the Lincoln County Opioid Task Force is seeking learn more about the substance use issues that affect county residents. The task force was …

Team Smack Down Outdoors moved their business headquarters from Medford, where the business originated, to rural Merrill, about 10 miles (or about 15 minutes drive) northwest of the City of Merrill …

Merrill native Calli Oberg currently serves residents of the State of Minnesota as a conservation officer. The daughter of Vicki and Chad Oberg, Calli is a 2018 Merrill High School graduate who went …

Fred Lundin just celebrated 50 years as a member of the Rotary Club of Merrill on Nov. 1, 2024. He was recognized at the club’s regular meeting held at the Eagles Club. Throughout his tenure, …

Since 1921, National Education Week, observed this year from Monday, Nov. 18 through Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, has become a celebration during which we recognize the important roles public schools and …

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 Girl, Lilyann Kathleen, born to Tricia Evans and Douglas Evans of Gleason. SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Boy, Trent John, born to Tiffany Iverson and Trevor Skortz of Stevens Point. …

Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is partnering with police and sheriff’s departments across northeast and northcentral Wisconsin to share the warning signs of utility scams. The goal is to …