BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR Four officials with ties to the Merrill Hockey Program worked the Wisconain Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Boys and Girls State Hockey Championships on Saturday, …

Allison Hunter signing day. Family, friends, teammates, and coaches gathered together for Allison Hunter’s signing day to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. “It’s great to see Allison …

Merrill Fire Department escorted the bowlers back into town Sunday Riding high sitting atop Merrill Fire Department equipment after returning to Merrill victorious as 2024 Girls State Bowling …

Senior Maddy Ott traps the ball in the backcourt. Rick Argall photo. BY RICK ARGALL MMC STAFF The Merrill Lady Jays opened Regional Tournament basketball play on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at home …

Recognizing youth mental health is a critical issue that often goes unaddressed, despite its prevalence and impact on individuals and communities. World Teen Mental Wellness Day, observed annually on …

This is the first year a Merrill all-girls Varsity Team will advance to State. BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR Both the Boys and Girls Merrill High School Varsity Bowling Teams are heading to State this …

The following donations were approved and/or accepted at the Feb. 21, 2024, Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) Board of Directors meeting: A Solar Power Aerator from Friends/Nels P. Evjue School …

Feb. 29 - Open Mic Night at Sawmill Brewing Co. Mar. 1 - Fish Fry at St. Francis Xavier Mar. 1 - NCWGCA Spring Gun Show at Merrill Expo Center Mar. 1 - The VIBE Open Mic night at St. Stephens Mar. 2 …

Dear readers, As we enter 2024 at Multi Media Channels (MMC), we usher in a new group of interns through our “Pass it Forward” internship program. The internship program was born out of a pilot …

Grant and Andrea Thayer with Arthur, their therapy dog. Tina L. Scott photo. BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR Up until now, the Lincoln County community has known the purchasers of Pine Crest Nursing Home in …

Sophie Wendorf attempts a free throw. Rick Argall photo. BY RICK ARGALL MMC STAFF The Merrill Varsity Girls closed out their regular season at home versus conference foe D.C. Everest on a …

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR Saturday’s Division 1 Sectional competition in Marshfield effectively wrapped up the season for Merrill Wrestling, both boys and girls. Boys at Sectionals Eight Merrill …

Amber Winter. Submitted photo. Merrill High School (MHS) graduate and standout swimmer and 2022 WIAA Division 2 State champion in the 100 breaststroke Amber Winter had a very successful season …

Pop Rock Orchestra with Billy McGuigan. Photo courtesy of Merrill Area Concert Association. The Merrill Area Concert Association (MACA) will present their final event of the season at 7 p.m. on …

Feb. 22 - Open Mic Night at Sawmill Brewing Co. Feb. 23 - Fish Fry at St. Francis Xavier Feb. 24 - Ice Drags - CANCELED Feb. 24 - Snowbound in the Underdown Feb. 24 - Gleason Community Club Ice Oval …

District welcoming community members to see buildings, learn about April 2 capital facilities referendum Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) will host two referendum information sessions to inform …

Getting proactive with facilities challenges at MAPS The Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) will be coming to the voters on April 2 with a capital referendum to address facility needs in our …

The following donations were approved and/or accepted at the January 2024 Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) Board of Directors meeting: A donation of funds from Merrill High School Band Endowment …

Brown of Merrill receives Steiner/Milnes Scholarship Gracie Brown of Merrill received the Steiner/Milnes Scholarship for the Fall 2023 semester at UW-Stout. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science …

Merin Yates getting the pin. Photo courtesy of Merrill Wrestling Program. BY SCOTT ARNESON Merrill Women’s Wrestling was back on the mats this past weekend, Feb. 3, 2024, at Eau Claire North High …