Artist Emily Lau. Photo courtesy of T.B. Scott Library. The Beyond Books Community ArtShare at the T. B. Scott Free Library during the month of May will showcase the journey and artistic experiences …

Merrill right fielder EJ Weix slides into second base. Rick Argall photo. BY RICK ARGALL MMC STAFF The Merrill Varsity Boys Baseball Team traveled to Antigo on Monday, April 15, 2024, and came home …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) released a statement on Thursday, April 18, 2024, announcing that Linda Yingling, a member of the MAPS Board of Education (BOE) is stepping …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR The Merrill Theatre Jays, Merrill High School’s performing musical troupe, will present their 2024 high school musical next week. This year’s show, Roald Dahl’s Matilda, …

Cam Awesome, this year's Merrill Great Speaker Event speaker, interacting with the student audience at last Thursday's event. Tina L. Scott photo. BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR This year’s youth speaker …

Merrill Fire Department Chief Josh Klug (left) welcomes Ryan Dunn as the newest Firefighter/Paramedic to join the Department. Early this month, the Merrill Fire Department (MFD) announced the hiring …

Area students named to Dean’s List at UW-Milwaukee The following individuals from our area have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for the Fall 2023 semester. …

Emersyn Graap fifth place. Photo courtesy of Merrill Wrestling Program. BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR First the Qualifier On March 16, 2024, Merrill hosted the Youth State Folkstyle Wrestling Qualifier, …

Youth speaker Cam Awesome to present at Merrill High School on April 11 The Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) will welcome popular youth speaker, Cam Awesome, to the Merrill High School Fieldhouse …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR In advance of next week’s Spring Election on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, as a public service, we offered each of the candidates who will be on that ballot the opportunity to …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR In advance of next week’s Spring Election on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, as a public service, we offered each of the candidates who will be on that ballot the opportunity to …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR In addition to voting for candidates vying for positions as Lincoln County Supervisors to serve their districts on the Lincoln County Board, those running to become a City of …

Please Vote on April 2 MAPS has an important referendum question on the ballot on April 2 that will have a significant impact on our buildings, students, and budget for many years. In preparation for …

Northwoods Six-County Lakes meeting set for July 12 “Protecting Our Waters: We’re All Connected” is the theme for the annual Northwoods Six-County Lakes Meeting, set for Friday, July 12, 2024, …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR My apologies go out to our February Youth Optimists of the Month. We inadvertently ran the January Youth Optimists of the month in both February and March when we should have …

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 …

At the top of the podium, Lauren Zuelsdorff of Merrill took first place in Level 7 at the 2024 Wisconsin State Gymnastics Championships. Raegen Zuelsdorff photo. BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR …

Applications for honorees to be recognized in 2024 due by March 31 An honorary street sign on the corner of Pier St. and 2nd St. in Merrill honors the life of Lieutenant Thomas W. Beckman of the …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR On March 1, 2024, Merrill Area Community Rides Charity (MACR) presented a $2,213 donation to the Clark family of Merrill to assist with expenses. The donation was made …

Brandon Smith, who is Adam Smith's cousin, returns volley on Saturday. Rick Argall photo. BY RICK ARGALL MMC STAFF The Fourth Annual Adam Smith Annual Memorial Snow Volleyball Tournament took place …