The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will hold a public involvement meeting to share details about the proposed replacement of the bridge that carries WIS 64 over the Wisconsin River …

Richard “Ricky” Sanderson, a 50-year-old Tomahawk man, died on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital from an apparent stab wound to the upper center of his chest/lower …

Jan. 16 - Open Mic Night at Sawmill Brewing Co. Jan. 18 - Merrill Ice Drags Jan. 18 - Gleason Ice Racing Jan. 18 - Ultimate Ice Racing at Merrill Fairgrounds Jan. 18 - 4-H Winterfest Celebration at …

On Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, the EMU Bluejacks took on Wausau West in a conference game at Marathon Park and took a hard loss. Wausau West shut out the Bluejacks who remained scoreless throughout the …

“Cold-related injuries can range from frostbite, frostnip, all the way up to hypothermia, where the body is not able to produce heat fast enough to keep it warm to survive.” As …

Last week Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) announced the launch of a new Community Education program, designed to offer a wide range of educational opportunities to residents of all ages. The …

Two people, including a student, received minor injuries in a school bus vs. SUV crash last week.

The T.B. Scott Free Library will hold their next Critic’s Choice Free Movie Event at the T. B. Scott Free Library on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at 1 p.m. Start the year off with an adventure set …

DECEMBER 10, 2024 Girl, Elektra Blank, was born to Elizabeth Blank and Jakob Blank of Merrill. DECEMBER 12, 2024 Girl, Charlotte Ann, born to Autumn Tatman and Brandon Lieder of Merrill. …

On 12/3/2024 a Lincoln County deputy on patrol conducted a traffic stop on CTH Q and Lake Rd. in the Town of Scott for a vehicle with expired registration. The deputy made contact with the driver, a …

Three new members will be inducted into the Merrill Basketball Hall of Fame this Saturday evening, Jan. 18, 2025. The celebration will take place at halftime of the Merrill Girls Varsity Basketball …

The building on the corner of E. Third St. and N. Center Ave. in Merrill that was formerly a Hardee’s Restaurant has been refurbished into a new A&W Restaurant. Deanne “Dee” and …

The Friends of Council Grounds State Park recently made a donation to the Merrill Community Food Pantry, demonstrating their commitment to improving and maintaining the local Council Grounds State …

Merrill Fastpitch is holding its second annual January Jamboree on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Normal Park (by the Gazebo) in Merrill. It’s a chance to celebrate …

City of Merrill residents received their 2024 Real Estate Tax Bills just before Christmas in December, and some residents have contacted the Merrill Foto News in an effort to understand the increase …

Aspirus Health announced the top baby names of 2024 as chosen by families across their health system (excluding Aspirus St. Luke’s). This year, the names Henry and Evelyn topped the list for …

On Jan. 2, 2025, a press release announced that Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the U.S., headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Marshfield Clinic Health System, had …

Noah Ezra Roberts is the Lincoln County first baby of 2025.  Noah was born on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at 2:19 p.m. at the Marshfield Clinic Weston Center, weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and …

DECEMBER 23, 2024 Boy, Archer Allen, born to Ashley Dunlop and Neil Nehrbass of Merrill. DECEMBER 27, 2024 Girl, Nikayla Mae, born to Tara Grundman and Andrew Grundman of Kronenwetter.

Bitter cold has arrived. Keep your family safe and warm. Wisconsin Public Service in Green Bay provides the following winter tips to keep area residents and their families safe and warm during …