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Snowmobile trails to close
All of Lincoln County’s state funded snowmobile and winter ATV trails south of County Rd. J and east of the Wisconsin River and south of Hwy. 86 and west of the Wisconsin River (Zone 2) will be closed as of 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3.
Merrill Area Public School Board to repost superintendent vacancy
The Merrill Area Public School Board announced Thursday night that Ted DiStefano, who had been named the finalist by the board for the MAPS superintendent position, has withdrawn his name from consideration.
Sled dog races modified due to weather
Mother Nature has not been kind to the Sled Dog Musher this winter. The Custom Design Cool Running Sled Dog Race has melted to a WI Trailblazers Fun Run event at the Pine River School on Saturday, Feb. 4. Mushers are still invited and many are coming to run on the shortened race course.
Marshfield principal eyed as new Merrill superintendent
After an interview process that concluded Monday, Marshfield elementary principal Ted DiStefano rose to the top of the pool of candidates for Merrill's next superintendent of school.
Tomahawk man arrested after confronting others with gun
On Jan. 28, at approximately 9:42 p.m., Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a man with a gun on Somo Lake in the town of Wilson.
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- Youth counselor at Copper Lake School saves student's life
- Snowmobile trails to open
- City reviewing administrator applicants
- Trapper catches wolf in Pine River
- Boruch sentenced to life in prison
- Antigo marijuana case has connections to Merrill
- Four arrested in Dugout burglary
- MAPS board reaffirms decision to close Pine River
- Lincoln County Sheriff's Department reports
- City, county races set
Business Headlines
New store to offer healthy products in Merrill
Jennifer Mattson believes strongly in the old adage, "You are what you eat." That's the driving principle behind her new organic and natural foods business, To Your Health Market, soon to open at 129 N. Prospect St. (the old Merrill Monument building) on Merrill's west side.
Technologically advanced payment software now represented locally
PayJunction announces the opening of an office in Merrill to serve a radius of approximately 60 miles. The office is operated by Craig Clausen, who brings his marketing and financial services background to merchants from Wisconsin Rapids to Eagle River, and Shawano to Park Falls. Clausen, a life-long resident of the Wausau/Merrill area, will provide in-person analysis, guidance, and personal explanation of PayJunction's proprietary Trinity System for payment card acceptance in stores and offices, for e-commerce, and wirelessly. The Trinity System has proven to greatly enhance the efficiency of credit and debit card transactions while usually saving money for the merchant. In addition to point of sale card acceptance, many businesses currently using the system are able to offer greater convenience to their customers such as the ability to automate recurring payments, and accept funds at e-commerce sites. Merchants can also capture credit card payments remotely at events such as trade shows, fairs, or through outside sales representatives.
Mustard Seed on the move
A new year often brings changes and for Theresa Jaco, owner of the Mustard Seed Natural Health store and her customers this will definitely be true. After nearly 40 years of operating at their current First Street residence the Mustard Seed is relocating into the lower level of Johnson's Gifts and Home Dècor. Feb. 1 will be the launch date for this new adventure. The new location at 1023 E. Main St. in Merrill also houses the Hometown Pharmacy and sits in the heart of Merrill's downtown businesses.
z INTER NET Sales offers access to worldwide market
If you have items you'd like to sell over the Internet, but the process seems like too big of a hassle, a new Merrill business is ready to assist you.
Prestigious honor for Merrill attorney
Attorney William A. Wulf, of Ament, Wulf, Frokjer & Hersil SC, has been recognized by Wisconsin Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in Wisconsin, in three separate categories: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability.
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- Marshfield Clinic Merrill Center expands physical therapy department size, staff
- Four Church Mutual officers promoted
- Willow Massage opens in Riverside Athletic Club
- Touch of Health brings holistic healing under one roof
- Merrill Motors ready to serve local customers
- Horse riders, all welcome at Gwynedd Saddlery
- Local family offers dogsled tours, rides
- Church Mutual assigns new roles to officers
- Gumballs & Overalls offers relief from the high cost of kids fashion
- Vorpagel launches new marketing service