The Merrill Varsity Football Team came back in the second half to defeat the Antigo Red Robins 32-27 Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at Schofield Stadium in Antigo. The game marked the 121st matchup between …
A 69-year-old Merrill man died after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Grand Ave. and N. Genesee St. on Sunday night, Sept. 27, 2026, according to a media release from the Merrill …
Hillview Farms Wedding Barn is not just a gorgeous rustic venue. It is a true labor of love, developed and refined by a couple with a vision for a family-run venue to create beautiful moments and …
Sunset Hollow Wine Bistro & Gifts held its Fall Night Market on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, inviting area residents to celebrate the advent of autumn “with an evening of shopping, sipping, and …
Who doesn’t love a parade? Ron Kautz of Merrill certainly does, and for six decades, he has been the steady hand guiding one of the community’s most cherished traditions: the annual Merrill Labor …
About 30 people gathered at Memorial Park in Athens on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, for a candlelight vigil and walk aimed at raising awareness of suicide, how it impacts communities nationwide, and how …
A Wausau man was arrested Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, on an eighth-offense drunken driving charge after a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper stopped his motorcycle for speeding in Lincoln County. According …
AUGUST 29, 2026 Boy, Jeffrey Michael Jr., born to Megan Millinren and Jeffrey Milliren of Three Lakes. Girl, Desirae Lindsey, born to Megan Millinren and Jeffrey Milliren of Three Lakes. …
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The Merrill Varsity Bluejays snapped a nine-year losing streak to Mosinee with a 13-0 shutout win Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at Jay Stadium in Merrill. The win also came on Senior Night for the …
State Representative Calvin Callahan, Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection, in a Sept. 14, 2026, press release, said he is calling for Wisconsin to ban the unchecked use of Flock …
A Powerball ticket worth $100,000 was sold at the BP station at 1201 Grand Ave. in Merrill for the Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, drawing, according to a release from the Wisconsin Lottery. The winning …
Sept. 24 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club - begins at 10 a.m. Sept. 24 - Karaoke at Hy-Da Way at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 25-27 - LincCon Gaming Convention at Les & Jim’s Sept. 26 …
Twenty-five years after the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, members of the Merrill community gathered in solemn remembrance to honor the victims, first responders, and heroes of that life-changing …
Kindhearted Floral & Custom Creations on S. Mill St. in downtown Merrill continues to expand its line of offerings to meet requests from community members who shop there. But now they’ve got …
The Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting entries for its 16th annual Christmas Card Art Contest, with the winning design to be featured on this year’s card and offered for sale during the …
The City of Merrill and Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce have introduced a community-driven initiative to replace holiday lights on light poles throughout the city. The Christmas of the Past Program …
The Merrill Varsity Boys Football Team dropped a 36-0 decision to Medford on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Medford Area Senior High School’s Raider Field. “Medford was a very physical football …
Editor’s Note: The information included in last week’s special Fall Sports Profile section for Merrill High School Cross Country was inadvertently a repeat of the 2025 Cross Country Team …
Sept. 16 - Team Trivia Night at Les & Jim’s at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club - begins at 10 a.m. Sept. 17 - Karaoke at Hy-Da Way at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 17 …