Wine lovers took to the streets Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17, 2026, for the first Sip & Stroll Merrill, a wine walk organized by the Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce. The event ran from 1 to 7 …
The Athens Bluejays Varsity Football Team opened the WIAA 8-man football playoffs with a 44-20 victory over Turtle Lake on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, on the road in Turtle Lake. The Level 1 Playoff …
Along with races for Wisconsin governor, Congress, and county offices, Merrill-area voters will find three statewide referendum questions on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot. Each would amend the Wisconsin …
On Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, Antigo Fire Chief Corey Smith traveled to the Merrill Fire Department to make good on his friendly wager with Merrill Fire Chief Josh Klug. The two chiefs have a standing …
Early voting is underway in Merrill, and City Clerk Lori Anderson-Malm wants residents to know exactly what happens to their ballots from the moment they are cast until results are reported on …
Elizabeth McCrank, the Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 35th Assembly District, will host a candidate forum and open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at the Agra Pavilion, 401 S. …
The city of Merrill honored one of its trailblazers Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, as Mayor Steve Hass and the Historic Preservation Committee dedicated an honorary street sign recognizing former Mayor …
Boots, hats, and shopping bags were the theme for the evening at several businesses in downtown Merrill along East First Street Friday evening, Oct. 16, 2026, during the Cowgirl Collective, a …
Oct. 22 - Lincoln County Outdoor Recreation Community Workshop (brainstorming and action planning) - 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Room 255, Lincoln County Service Center, Merrill Oct. 22 - Veterans Coffee …
For years, the old garage at the corner of East Main and South Curran streets has made passersby wonder about the stories its walls could tell. Now new owners Luis and Maria Mendoza are writing its …
Homecoming in Merrill isn’t all about football. Well, it is all kind of connected, but there are more fun traditions in addition to the Homecoming Football Game. There’s the Homecoming Parade …
Children are best protected in a vehicle when they are correctly buckled into the correct seat for their age and size. The Wisconsin State Patrol’s September Law of the Month reminds parents and …
Assets seized from a former Hamburg resident convicted of running a multimillion-dollar investment fraud scheme will be sold at online public auctions beginning July 28, 2026, U.S. Attorney Chadwick …
OCTOBER 8, 2026 Boy, Azari ZayShawn, born to Alexis Powell of Wausau. OCTOBER 9, 2026 Girl, Nova Lynn, born to Allison Heckendorf and Dawson Heckendorf of Merrill. OCTOBER 13, 2026 Girl, …
That winter, Ted played guard for the Oshkosh All-Stars. The Oshkosh All-Stars were an American professional basketball team based in Oshkosh that played from 1929 to 1949. They became a …
Continued from previous week Ted Fritsch finished his rookie season with the Green Bay Packers as the lead rusher with 323 yards, ahead of Tony Canadeo, who had 272. He was also fifth in …
Continued from previous week In January of 1942, Green Bay Packers Coach Curly Lambeau took a trip to Chicago, where he met with Elmer Layden, National Football League commissioner at the time. …
