A local business and an area veterans organization are teaming up this weekend for an event to help homeless veterans in northern Wisconsin and beyond.

Summer may still be in the early stages for most kids, but parents should be scheduling sports physicals for athletes planning on playing sports when school resumes in a couple of months, a press ...

ATV and UTV crashes raise safety concerns during peak riding season Officials stress youth risk, low-speed rollovers, and mandatory safety training across the region ...

In June 2025, Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living & Memory Care, a longtime pillar of elder care in Merill, announced the launch of its first capital campaign in two decades—a $2 million effort ...

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Sid Sukow and his brother Mort Sukow got together with friends and family to play golf, remember their brother Russ, and raise funds for a good cause. The Russ Sukow ...

Merrill High School 2025 graduates received many awards and scholarships at the award ceremony held ahead of graduation in May. The following is a list of recipients, followed by the names of the ...

The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released 2024 economic impact data, showing Lincoln County tourism generated a record $113 million, which contributed to Wisconsin tourism’s third consecutive ...

Jul. 10 - Gazebo Nights at Normal Park: Hip Pocket Jul. 10 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club Jul. 10 - Open Mic Night at Sawmill Brewing Company Jul. 11 - Free movie night under ...

Jun. 5 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at Pine Ridge Restaurant Jun. 5 - Open Mic at Sawmill Brewing Company Jun. 5 - Karaoke at Hy-Da Way Bar Jun. 5-7 - Athens Area Garage Sales Jun. 6 - Los ...

The Merrill Varsity Football Team played against Wausau East at Thom Field in Wausau last Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at the Wausau East Homecoming Game and came away with a 14-16 tough loss. The game’s ...

The Merrill Boys Team took first place at the Oct. 1, 2024, Cross Country Meet at the MARC, competing against teams from Faith Christian Academy and Northland Lutheran School. Front row L to R: ...

Merrill's #3 Vanessa Pintor leaps into the air, prepared to attack the ball with an open-handed return. Blue Sky Photography/Peter Tesch photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR Last Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, the ...