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Merrill · MerrillBY TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR The City of Merrill is set to host its first-ever Food Truck-a-Palooza at the Merrill Festival Grounds this Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Held at what was formerly known as the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Merrill Mayor Steve Hass came up with the idea as a way to promote utilizing the Merrill Festival Grounds more “and knowing that Merrill needed something to bring the community together,” said Hallie Sava…See the Story
Merrill Food Truck-a-Palooza is this Saturday
Merrill · MerrillStop and get a red poppy to wear this week in honor of veterans who died for freedom Mayor Hass presented the Buddy Poppy Week proclamation at City Hall. Shown from L to R: Michele Rathke, 2022-23 State Commander for the VFW; Kathy Palazzo, Chaplain; John Rathke, VFW 1638 Post Commander; Mayor Steve Hass; Denni Radloff, Auxiliary President; and Jeff Radloff and Jill Schmunk, Auxiliary members. Submitted photo. BY TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR On Friday,…See the Story
May 18-26 is Buddy Poppy Campaign Week in Merrill
Merrill · MerrillBY TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR A Merrill man died while in custody at the Lincoln County Jail on Saturday, April 27, 2024. According to an independent investigation conducted by the Langlade County Sheriff’s Office, 68-year-old Terrence Andrew Wiegel of Merrill, was found unresponsive in a holding cell in the booking area of the Lincoln County Jail just after 4 p.m. on April 27 by a corrections officer, shortly after his evening meal tray was served. He…See the Story
Merrill man dies in Lincoln County Jail; autopsy finds he died of natural causes
Merrill · MerrillMADISON, Wis. – On April 5, 2024, the 19th report from the federal court-appointed monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) was filed, noting continued improvements at the juvenile facility.The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) is now in substantial compliance with 43 (or 86%) of the 50 provisions identified in the consent decree, 7 more than the previous reporting period.The consent decree stems from a 2017 lawsuit …See the Story
Latest report highlights progress at LHS, CLSDOC continues to work on revising administrative code
Merrill · MerrillSenior Night! Front row L to R: Lexi Ollhoff, Sophie Simon, Kayli Wirtala, and Alayna Wyland. Back row L to R: Sophie Wendorf, Olivia Pierce, Mia Ott, and Caina Orzech. Photo courtesy of Merrill Softball Program. BY RICK ARGALLMMC STAFF The Merrill Varsity Bluejays Softball Team ran into a buzz saw at the Merrill Area Recreation Complex (MARC) versus DC Everest on Thursday night, May 9, 2024, which was also Senior Night for Merrill. Two DC Evere…See the Story
Merrill Varsity Girls Softball Team blanked by DC Everest
Merrill · MerrillThis week they face off against rival Mosinee Last weeks final Merrill Varsity shooter, Landon Hipke, shot a perfect 25 to help Merrill pull out a very narrow win. Photo courtesy of Merrill Bluejay Trap Team. BY TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR Week 7 was a nailbiter for the Merrill Bluejay Varsity Trap Team. Going in undefeated, they faced off against Lakeland Union High School and the weekly score was a tie: 119-119. Their last Varsity shooter, Landon Hip…See the Story
Week 7 and the Bluejay Varsity Trap Team remains undefeated
Baseball · MerrillBY TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR The Merrill Varsity Baseball Team traveled to Rhinelander to play baseball last Monday, May 6, 2024, and brought home a win. “We fell behind early 2-0 after Rhinelander advanced on a couple of misplays and had a couple of base hits, but that is all they would get,” said Shawn Schultz, Head Varsity Baseball Coach. “Sam Reimann settled in and pitched five strong innings, and Isaak Clapper finished strong, striking out five o…See the Story
Merrill Varsity Baseball goes 2-1 in games against Rhinelander and Wausau West
Tomahawk, Wisconsin · TomahawkFor the Tomahawk Leader TOMAHAWK – The Associated Clergy of Tomahawk (A.C.T.) hosted a National Day of Prayer event at Veterans Memorial Park on Thursday, May 2. A.C.T. member Wendy Mannering said a “small but dedicated group turned out to pray on a cold, rainy day for our nation, our state, our town, our education system, media, law enforcement, first responders and military and families.” The event began with the American Legion Color Guard le…See the Story