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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
Merrill · MerrillRonald H. ‘Ron’ Young , 85, of the Town of Rock Falls, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at Tomahawk Health Services. Ron was born July 20, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Elmer and Helen (Graap) Young. He married Ruth Stevenson on June 27, 1964, in Merrill. She survives. Ron worked at Marathon Electric for over forty years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and making firewood. Ron is survived by his wife, Ruth Young of the Town of Rock …See the Story
Ronald H. ‘Ron’ Young
Merrill · MerrillWilliam M. “Bill” Beyer, age 93, of Gleason, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, Wisconsin. Bill was born on November 12, 1930, in the Town of Schley, Lincoln County, son of the late William J. and Jessie (Fox) Beyer. He married Marion Kanitz on April 7, 1956, at St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ in Merrill. Bill served in the Army where he received the National Defense Services…See the Story
William M. “Bill” Beyer
Merrill · MerrillUpon arrival Thursday morning, initial responders found the buildings completely consumed by fire. Photo courtesy of Merrill Fire Department. BY TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR The Merrill Fire Department (MFD) reports an early morning fire on Thursday, May 9, 2024, completely destroyed a home and unattached garage in the Town of Rock Falls. The Lincoln County 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a structure on fire at N5621 State Rd. 107 and dispatched…See the Story
Early Thursday morning fire destroys Rock Falls home and garage
Merrill · MerrillOne dance performance, performed to the song, “It’s All Coming Back to me Now,” was a tribute to Chad Glaze, who died on Dec. 31, 2023, in a UTV accident and is the father of dancer, Katy Glaze. His presence was represented by the boots and cowboy hat placed at the front of the stage for the song. Tina L. Scott photo. BY TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR Brooke’s School of Dance held their annual dance production last weekend, May 4 and 5, 2024, at the Merril…See the Story