Oct. 17 - Open Mic Night at Sawmill Brewing Co. Oct. 18 - Haunted Sawmill “Blackout Night” Oct. 18-20 - Grace & Sophie’s Pumpkin Patch Oct. 19 - Lincoln County’s 150th …

Hugo’s Pizza supports local St. Vincent de Paul Hugo’s Pizza of Merrill has donated more than $1,000 to St. Vincent de Paul over the past four years. Going forward, 10% of the sales …

On Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, the Merrill Girls Varsity Swim Team hosted a dual against the DC Everest Girls at the Prairie River Middle School pool. While DC Everest took the meet, a number of Merrill …

Last Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, the Merrill Girls Varsity Volleyball Team hosted SPASH for a Conference match-up on their home court and celebrated, despite losing 2-3. “I know you might think …

A wagon ride returns with a load full of passengers who went out to pick their own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch at Grampa's Farm. Tina L. Scott photo. BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR It’s pumpkin picking …

Shopping started to get busy at the Merrill Enrichment Center's Sept. 28 Fall Craft & Vendor Expo. Tina L. Scott photo. On Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, multiple fall craft shows and flea markets …

Local photographer captures stunning image of last week's Northern Lights in our area. Spectacular colors are captured in a photograph of the Northern Lights, taken over Alexander Lake at 9:30 p.m. …

A run up the middle by #20 Callum Wheeler. Blue Sky Photography/Peter Tesch photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR The Merrill Varsity Football Team played against Wausau East at Thom Field in Wausau last …

Merrill's Erik Grunenwald, finishing first place for boys overall. Blue Sky Photography/Peter Tesch photo. Race start: The final countdown features the whole Merrill Varsity team getting ready on the …

T. B. Scott Free Library. Photo courtesy of City of Merrill. The T.B. Scott Free Library recently announced they will now offer notary public services at no cost to the community. A library card is …

Resources provided to Lincoln County students. Photo courtesy of Lincoln County Health Department. Recently the Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) provided dental resources to students in …

Photo courtesy of Lincoln County. BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR At the Oct. 2, 2024, Lincoln County Administrative & Legislative Committee meeting, members declined to move into closed session to …

A boardwalk lit by candles makes for an inviting autumn evening walk at Council Grounds State Park. Photo courtesy of Friends of Council Grounds State Park. Council Grounds State Park will hold a …

St. John Lutheran Church and School. Tina L. Scott photo. St. John Lutheran Church and School, 1104 E. 3rd St. in Merrill, will hold their Annual Bazaar on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 …

Looking for a pumpkin? Look no further than Grace & Sophie's Pumpkin Patch. This is just a small sample of the many varieties and sizes of pumpkins that away visitors. Tina L. Scott photo. Oct. …

The Merrill Cross Country Team ran the game ball around Lakeland's football field and then from Tomahawk to Merrill for the Assembly. Recognizing the Cross Country Team that ran the football to the …

Dani Schielke is announced as this year's Homecoming Queen. Blue Sky Photography/Peter Tesch photo. Merrill's 2024 Homecoming Court was introduced during the Friday Homecoming Assembly: Senior …

Here are some great shots from the Senior Girls [in blue] vs. Junior Girls [in black] Merrill Homecoming Powderpuff Football Game and their male cheer teams: Game on! The Senior Girls vs. the Junior …

The ghouls at the Haunted Sawmill appear to be up to shenanigans. Tina L. Scott photo. Oct. 3 - Bingo at St. Francis Oct. 3 - Open Mic Night at Sawmill Brewing Co. Oct. 4 - THE VIBE Open Mic Night …

Leaf raking event is Oct. 26 Stock photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR While most of the leaves haven’t started dropping yet, we are now into October, and that means seasonal temperatures, beautiful fall …