Collin Lueck Editor Schmitt-ManeckDonner Post 1630 of Merrill, was among 14 Wisconsi Posts to receive the All-State Award this year. From among them, Post 1638 Commander John Rathke was selected as Team Captain, signifying that the Merrill Post was judged to be the best of the best in the state for 2015-16. To be considered […]
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In 2016, Park City Gardens will celebrate 25 years of keeping Merrill in bloom. The flower project was conceived in 1991 by then-Merrill alderperson Patsy Woller and Donna Block. The pair saw Merrill as very plain and wanted to do something to change that. A group of volunteers, initially known by various names such as
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Merrill Area Public Schools and Northcentral Technical College are proud to present the Merrill Adult Diploma Academy (MADA) June 2016 graduates. The graduating class consists of 11 high school and 6 adults students who have completed their goal and are ready to move forward in their lives. Many of these students already have full-time jobs;
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The Merrill Rotary Club recently donated funds to purchase a timing system for the Merrill Aqua Jays Swim Club. “The Merrill Rotary Club is proud to support the Merrill Aqua Jays,” said club president Val Mindak. “They are such a wonderful part of our community and we’re glad to be able to provide them with
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Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Tuesday morning, Merrill Police Department officers teamed up with members of the Lincoln County Sports Club and 13 area youngsters for the second annual ‘Badges and Bullseyes’ event at the club. “We had another great turn out and a lot of fun!” said police chief Ken Neff. “Events like this are a great
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Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Following official notice of non-candidacy from current District Attorney Don Dunphy in May, two candidates have stepped in to vie for the open seat. On Aug. 9, Sidney Brubacher (D-Wausau) and Galen Bayne-Allison (D-Lake Tomahawk) will face off in the partisan primary with the winner stepping for Dunphy in January. Below is
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Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Following official notice of non-candidacy from current District Attorney Don Dunphy in May, two candidates have stepped in to vie for the open seat. On Aug. 9, Sidney Brubacher (D-Wausau) and Galen Bayne-Allison (D-Lake Tomahawk) will face off in the partisan primary with the winner stepping for Dunphy in January. Below is
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Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Following a heated public comment foray lasting over an hour Tuesday evening, the Common Council voted 6-1 in approving a resolution for the $450,000 purchase of a property parcel located at 1905 E. 14th Street (CTH G). First District Alderman Paul Russell abstained from voting and 6th District Alderwoman Mary Ball stood
City stamps property acquisitions; enrichment center/expo center bid Read More »
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter In the wake of a concerted effort and weeks of planning between Merrill Housing Authority director Paul Russell and Merrill Fire Department Captain Mike Drury, Jenny Towers residents embarked on their second fire drill in 30 years on Tuesday morning. As Russell explains, aside from the importance of drills in terms of
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Jeremy Ratliff Reporter After nearly two years of design, preparation and thanks in large part to a very generous donation from the Bierman Family Foundation; the new Bierman Family Aquatic Center officially opened Friday afternoon. Warm temperatures soaring into the 80’s and a group of an estimated 30 eager patrons,complete with swim gear and plenty
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