She was born Mary Kathleen Bornhofen on Sept. 1, 1924. The only daughter of Marbella and John Bornhofen, she started going by “Kay” and then married Dr. William Hilt and, after remarrying …
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The Holy Cross Chapel sits high on Holy Hill, attached to Aspirus Merrill Hospital. The building is set for demolition later this month to make way for hospital expansion. Photo courtesy of Aspirus …
Did you miss this year's Homecoming Parade? Enjoy these photos from the 2024 event which traveled from Normal Park to Merrill High School. Area residents line the parade route to watch Merrill's …
This year's 2024 Homecoming Assembly at Merrill High School was a ton of fun! Check out all the activities! Are you ready to celebrate Homecoming week? Merrill's annual Homecoming Assembly on Friday …
The Seniors celebrating their victory against the Juniors in the Homecoming Powderbuff Volleyball Game. Blue Sky Photography/Peter Tesch photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR The 2024 Homecoming Powderbuff …
Here you go! A photo gallery from the Merrill High School Homecoming Football Game on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024! A Merrill Bluejays Varsity victory over the Lakeland Thunderbirds! First, let's look at …
It's go time! The ref, coaches, and teammates look on as Merrill takes possession of the ball and gets ready to run. Blue Sky Photography/Peter Tesch photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR Each year during …
Andrew Peters, 28, of Marshfield, was killed in action in Ukraine on Feb. 16, 2023, serving with the International Legion of Defence of Ukraine. Submitted photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR Last month …
Tom Young, the 2024 Silver M Club Diamond inductee is highlighted in this photo of the 1949 MHS Football Team. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR Merrill Homecoming commemorates more than just the current year’s …
Austin Brown photo. Demolition at the old feed mill resulted in a power outage last Tuesday, Sept. 17. Austin Brown photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR More than 3,500 Merrill area residents lost power last …
Grace Hoff (#13), Bre Raasch (#14), and Maddie Robbins (#1) take defensive positions. Blue Sky Photography/Peter Tesch photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR On Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, the Merrill Girls …
Stock photo. Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) will be holding fall 2024 vaccine clinics for Lincoln County students in 4K through 12th grade to provide the flu and Tdap vaccines at no charge. …
SEPT. 16-22, 2024 9-16-24 6:35 a.m. officers responded to a report of vandalism. The complainant reported that sometime over the past 12 hours a large bolt was used to smash their vehicle’s window. …
Senior Sarah Rell swings to return the ball. Blue Sky Photography/Peter Tesch photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR On Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, the Merrill Girls Varsity Tennis Team hosted the DC Everest …
Vincent Mudgett. Foto News file photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR The Haunted Sawmill, 700 Hendricks St. in Merrill, will kick off their 14th season this Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in a Spooktacular fashion. …
We welcome letters to the Editor, a chance for members of the community to comment on issues of concern to them. All letters must be original, not duplications of letters addressed to public …
Merrill's #3 Vanessa Pintor leaps into the air, prepared to attack the ball with an open-handed return. Blue Sky Photography/Peter Tesch photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR Last Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, the …
Number 2 Doubles Team Johanna Dahlke and Grace Hoock. Blue Sky Photography/Peter Tesch photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR In their first Conference match of the season, the Merrill Girls Varsity Tennis Team …
The Merrill Bluejays Girls Varsity Swimming Team are all smiles in the pool. Kristie Winter photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR On Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, the Merrill Girls Varsity Swim Team traveled to …