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The Merrill Historical Society will host its annual History Hunt fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring this year’s theme “Menu Memories: A Culinary …

WJMT announces winners of BlueJay Blackout Bingo

WJMT Radio, Blue Jay 96.3, recently announced the winners of its 2025 BlueJay Blackout Bingo contest. The grand prize of $963 went to Amanda Holloway of Merrill. Second place, worth $196.30, was …

Volunteers needed for Merrill’s MADD Leaf Raking

Merrill will hold its 31st annual Make A Difference Day (MADD) Leaf Raking event on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Volunteers are needed to help rake yards for elderly and disabled residents. Elderly or …

Free dental program returns to Merrill schools for 14th year

The Lincoln County Health Department’s Seal-A-Smile program is back for its 14th year, offering free preventative dental care to students in the Merrill Area Public School (MAPS) District. The …

Sept. 17 - Lulu’s Food Truck at Sawmill Brewing Company Sept. 17 - Emo Music Bingo at Sawmill Brewing Company Sept. 18 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club Sept. 20 - …

The T.B. Scott Free Library in Merrill will have limited access to several online services on Sept. 23, 2025, due to a system upgrade affecting libraries throughout the Wisconsin Valley Library …

Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) will offer walk-in flu shot clinics every Wednesday starting Sept. 17 through Nov. 19, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clinics are located at 607 N. Sales …

The Lincoln County Forestry Land and Parks Department has implemented a new online-only reservation and trail pass purchase system, which went into effect Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Users must now …

The Lincoln County Department of Social Services is offering an eight-week workshop for the families of children who have experienced trauma. The workshop, entitled Strengthening Families and …

September is Chamber of Commerce Month

On Sept. 9, 2025, Merrill Mayor Steve Hass issued a proclamation making September 2025 Merrill Chamber of Commerce Month, noting “September is recognized annually as Chamber of Commerce Month …

Merrill Youth Flag Football

Merrill Youth Flag Football scores from Sept. 13, 2025 games were as follows: 3rd & 4th Grade Gray (Herdt 2-0) 12 - Blue (Geurung 0-2) 7 Pink (Moe 1-1) 13 - Green (Gibson 1-1) 0 Black …

Merrill Girls Varsity Swim Team competes

Fun in the Sun meet The Merrill Varsity Girls Swimming and Diving Team competed at the Fun in the Sun Outdoor meet on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2025, at the Merrill Aqua Jays Swim Club, finishing sixth …

The Merrill Girls Varsity Tennis Team is celebrating some early season wins and a strong start to their year. Already, they have far exceeded their performances of recent years and are set to have …

Merrill football celebrates victory over Medford

The Merrill Varsity Football Team dominated defensively Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, defeating the Medford Raiders 20-14 at Jay Stadium. The Bluejays forced six turnovers in the victory, creating short …

Superintendent’s Corner

This school year, Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) will begin an important process—a comprehensive study of Prairie River Middle School’s facility needs and future. Prairie River Middle …

Schnucks acquisition of Festival Foods promises to preserve community ties

A new grocery conglomerate is forming in the Midwest as Schnucks acquires Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers, with the 1939 Group promising to preserve the local community ties that have defined these family-owned chains for decades.

Dunkin’ & Baskin-Robbins coming to Merrill

A new Dunkin’ & Baskin-Robbins location is planned to open inside the Park City Credit Union (PCCU) building in Merrill, a Sept. 12, 2025, press release from PCCU formally announced. The …

The Wisconsin Deer Archery Season opens for 2025 on Saturday, Sept. 13, and runs through Jan. 4, 2026. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to take proper precautions …

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month in Wisconsin, and local organizations are teaming up to address what many consider an inevitable part of aging—but shouldn’t be. …

Road closings

Lincoln County Highway Commissioner Jason Lemmer advises that Brandenburg Ave. in the Town of Scott, between US 51 North and the Lincoln/Marathon County line, will be closed to thru traffic starting …

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