TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR The 710 Smoke Shop in Merrill opened its doors in the lower unit of an apartment building in the 200 block of E. Second St. on June 1, 2021 and held a Grand Opening celebration on July 10, 2021.
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The president and CEO of Church Mutual Insurance Company will step down in 2024. The Board of Directors announced Rich Poirier will retire in early 2024, after 13 years with the company. According to a press release, the Board is conducting a CEO search with the assistance of an executive recruiting firm. The process includes
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For the Foto News MERRILL – A Merrill home was damaged by fire on June 28. Crews were called to North Mill Street just after 2 p.m., after someone passing by the home saw smoke coming from the structure. The extent of the damage is not known at this time. The fire appears to be
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For the Foto News GRAND RAPIDS, MN – Merrill native, Dr. Randy Kolka, is the recipient of the 2019 USDA Forest Service Research and Development Deputy Director’s “Distinguished Science” award. Kolka is a research soil scientist and acting project leader for the USDA Forest Service’s Northern Research Station in Grand Rapids, MN. The national award
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The following cases were heard in Merrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court August 12, 2019. Disorderly Conduct Donald L. Anderson, Tomahawk, $199.60. Luke M. Knight, Orange, CA, $136.60. Operate Motorcycle without valid license Jeff L. Belant, Merrill, $124. Speeding Katherine L. Hilmershausen, Wausau, $98.80. Sandra M. Hoff, Merrill, $98.80. Linda K. Schotz, Merrill, $98.80. Keia J.
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“With liberty and justice for all,” is the theme of a billboard that has been erected across from the post office in Merrill, Wisconsin. It is a sign that the Holy Cross Sisters and Associates hope will draw attention to the plight of immigrant families who come to our country. In addition, the same message
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The Merrill Police Department holds an arrest warrant issued 04/11/2016 for Gene A. Chiarello, DOB 10/28/1961, last known address 15 Marinette St. #4, Tomahawk WI. The city recovered a judgment of $98.80 for a violation of non-registration of auto. The defendant is in default of payment, and must pay the amount or spend 1 day
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Mitchell A. Skurzewski Reporter A long-time staple of downtown Merrill will soon be home to a church for the second time. OTTS Garage, located next to Cosmo Theater, has been an after-school teen center for years. Now, for the second time it is home to a new church in Merrill, as Journey Church was formerly
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Merrill junior Russell Dettmering doesn’t mean to be cocky. He won’t apologize for being confident, though. Why he’s so confident was on full display at the WIAA State Boys Golf Tournament at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison on June 3-4. Dettmering ran away from the field with a dominant exhibition of every shot you
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