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Day: August 2, 2024

Pickle Ball is On The Rise in Merrill

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – Local Pickle-Ballers are coming together in an effort to promote the rapidly trending and highly competitive sport. The quick-moving game combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, and was invented in 1965 by three friends in Washington state. Working with the Merrill Parks and Recreation Department, Merrill’s Janet Thompson recently organized several pickleball clinics and a small tournament. Janet shared that they are planning to run one and possibly even two leagues during August and September.  More information on becoming a Pickle-Baller in Merrill is available through the city’s…

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Movie Night Under the Stars Coming This Saturday August 3 in Normal Park

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – Businesses and community organizations from around Merrill and surrounding areas are joining ranks this coming Saturday August 3 to provide a free evening of fun for all. Mobile outdoor cinema service Movie Land will be hosting Movie Night Under the Stars. The ever-popular mobile popcorn machine will be there, and the Merrill Cub Scouts will also be selling concessions. Park City Credit Union will be running activities for kids, and you can also receive a face-painting for a small fee. There will be a show-and-tell by the Merrill Police…

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Merrill’s B and M Solutions 14U Baseball Team Competes in Championship Game

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – Family and friends gathered at Merrill’s Athletic Park on Wednesday evening, July 31 to watch the Merrill B and M Solutions 14U Baseball team compete in the 2024 league championship against a formidable Wausau Elks squad. Though the Merrill 14U team came up short in their bid for a title, Coach Eric Dayton shared that this years team had an amazing season, showing much improvement from previous years.  

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