The start times for this year’s Veterans Week ceremonies and assemblies at area schools have changed from the times listed on the flag in last week’s edition of the Merrill Foto News. The updated …
Area students among graduates at UW-Eau Claire The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire congratulated its 1,469 May 2026 graduates from the Eau Claire and Barron County campuses. Area students who …
The following donations were approved and/or accepted at the Sept. 16, 2026, Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) Board of Education (BOE) meeting: A donation of a four-person blocking sled and game …
Jonathan Myszka is finding out what the game looks like from the other side of the headset. Myszka, a Merrill High School graduate, competes on the Valorant team at UW-Stout Polytechnic, where he’s …
Homecoming in Merrill isn’t all about football. Well, it is all kind of connected, but there are more fun traditions in addition to the Homecoming Football Game. There’s the Homecoming Parade …
The Joan L. (Franz) & Walter G. Kobielus Memorial Scholarship, a new program that will award $2,500 scholarships to Merrill High School (MHS) Seniors attending the University of …
Area students named to spring 2026 Dean’s List at UW-River Falls The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has released its spring semester Dean’s List, honoring 1,497 students. To be named to …
The following donations were approved and/or accepted at the Aug. 19, 2026, Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) Board of Education meeting: A monetary gift from Kent & Sue Johnson valued at $100 …
Students in Merrill went back to school this week, and most school districts in the state have already started or will soon begin classes. That means an increase in pedestrian traffic as children …
Wheat graduates from McNeese State University Gwenyth Audrey Wheat of Merrill graduated from McNeese State University during the university’s 166th commencement, held Friday, May 22, at …
The back-to-school season is a busy time of year for both students and guardians. Consumers of all ages will be searching for the best deals on the supplies and products they need, and for scammers, …
With the start of the new school year approaching, Aspirus Health recently shared tips to ensure children get enough sleep. “As families prepare for another school year, school supply lists, open …
Merrill Area Public Schools will host a free, family-friendly Back-to-School Bash to kick off the 2026-2027 school year with activities, resources, and a meal for the whole community. The event will …
The Merrill High School Class of 1986 will hold its 40th class reunion Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at the Lincoln County Fair. The reunion will begin with a meet and greet at 5 p.m., followed by a social …
Two Merrill High School (MHS) classes will hold reunions in Merrill this month. MHS Class of 1966 This weekend, the MHS Class of 1966 will hold its 60th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 8. The …
Alumni, families, and community members will lace up their running shoes this weekend for the second annual Merrill Alumni Friends & Family 5K Run/Walk, and all are invited to join them. The …
The following donations were approved and/or accepted at the July 15 Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) Board of Education meeting: The donation of piano class supplies from the Broecker Trust (Mike …
The 2026-2027 drive for new backpacks and school supplies for students in need is under way. More than 500 students in grades K-8 qualify for free backpacks and supplies under federal guidelines for …
The Lincoln County Retired Educators (LCRE) will award scholarships to one Merrill graduate and one Tomahawk graduate pursuing careers in education. To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in a …
Saari named to Iowa State spring 2026 Dean’s List Jack Saari of Merrill, a mechanical engineering major, was named to the Dean’s List at Iowa State University for the spring 2026 semester. …