Ament graduates from Marquette University Hannah Ament of Merrill graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee. Ament earned a Juris Doctor degree in Law at the completion of the spring semester, …

The Northwoods Tobacco-Free Coalition (NWTFC) recently highlighted the positive impacts of tobacco compliance checks and provided information on training for retailers. In a release, NWTFC said early …

Merrill City Band plays in the gazebo at Normal Park. Joseph Frederick photo. On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Merrill City Band will perform a joint concert with the 132nd Wisconsin Army National Guard …

Matthew Pultz, new Lincoln County Veterans Service Officer. Lincoln County’s new Veterans Service Officer began in his role on June 17, 2024. Matthew Pultz was appointed as the new Lincoln County …

Shannon Murray. Superintendent’s Corner… In April, MAPS went to the voters with a plan to move several operations (Head Start, Bridges Virtual School, and the Northern Achievement Center) into …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR The Merrill Baseball Program will hold their annual Merrill Baseball Hall of Fame (HOF) night on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Merrill’s Historic Athletic Park, 500 Logan St. in …

Five Merrill High School golfers have been recognized by the Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin (GCAW). Parker Klebenow, Jacob Schmeltzer, Chase Klebenow, Evan Elliott, and Colton Burrows have …

UW-La Crosse announces Fall 2023 Dean’s List The following area students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year, …

On June 16, 2024, five Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross will celebrate their jubilee of profession at a Mass in Holy Cross Chapel at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill. These jubilarians together mark …

JV and Intermediate Entry Teams also take first, Intermediate Advanced takes third BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR After the regular season for the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) in the Wisconsin …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR The Merrill Varsity Boys saw their season come to an end with a loss to Medford in the Sectional Semifinal last Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Baldwin Woodville High School. …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR As a part of the Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo, a Rodeo Queen and Princess competition is held each year. This year, four young ladies from the area are vying to become the …

Jon Smith. BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR The Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) Board of Education (BOE) called a special meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, to interview candidates who had applied to fill …

Photo courtesy of Merrill Track & Field Program. The Merrill High School Varsity Track and Field Team recently honored some of its athletes. From L to R: Tyler Spade received the Newcomer of the …

Team is headed to Sectionals! Left fielder Brady Norton drives in two runs with a double on this pitch. Rick Argall photo. BY RICK ARGALL AND TINA L. SCOTT MMC STAFF The Merrill Varsity Bluejays …

Merrill High School Class of 2024.. Joseph Frederick photo. Merrill High School’s Class of 2024 was honored in a commencement ceremony in the Merrill High School Field House last Friday evening, …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR Merrill’s Russell Dettmering, who is best known locally for his stand-out high school golfing record and winning the WIAA Division 1 State Championship title in 2019, has …

Merrill’s JV Trap Team also wins 2024 Conference Championship The Merrill Bluejay Varsity Trap Team: Undefeated and 2024 Conference Champions! Photo courtesy of Merrill Bluejay Trap Program. BY …

Submitted photo. Mayor Steve Hass contacted the Fab Lab at Merrill High School and asked them to create this rendition of the new City of Merrill logo for installation at City Hall. The logo was …

The following Merrill High School Class of 2024 students were recognized at Awards Night last week. Listed with their awards and scholarships, they are as follows: Carter Baade - Gold Tassel, Senior …