Today marks the highly anticipated opening of Merrill’s New A&W at 207 N Center Ave. The restaurant officially opened to the public at 10 AM. Owners Dee and Jerry Wells of Withee purchased and completely renovated the property in 2024. The location is their sixth in the State.
Read MoreMERRILL – Today marks the highly anticipated opening of Merrill’s New A&W at 207 N Center Ave. The restaurant officially opens to the public at 10 AM. Owners Dee and Jerry Wells of Withee purchased and completely renovated the property in 2024. The location is their sixth in the State. The Merrill Chamber of Commerce will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony just prior to the official opening.
Read MoreThe Candidates for the Merrill Area Public Schools Board have been announced. On the ballot for the 2025 Spring Election are: Spring elections will take place on April 1, 2025. The three candidates receiving the most votes will be elected to three-year terms.
Read MoreThe Department of Workforce Development has released estimates for November unemployment. Job rates ticked up slightly in the Northwoods, which is expected for this time of year. Lincoln County rose from 2.2 percent in October to 2.6 percent in November, with Oneida and Vilas Counties also showing slight increases. Sixty of the state’s 72 counties showed an increase for the month, while the remaining twelve showed no change.
Read MoreMERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 57 calls last week, bringing the total since the beginning of 2024 to 2,352 calls. There were 47 calls requesting EMS services. There was one motor vehicle accident on STH 17 in the Town of Pine River on Tuesday, December 31. No injuries were reported. There was another incident on Monday, December 30 involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian on a bicycle.
Read MoreGLEASON – As winter settles in, the Gleason Winter Ice Oval Races offer a unique way to enjoy the season’s chill. Five night racing events are scheduled, with the 2025 season beginning January 11th and running through March 1st. An indoor heated facility is located on site for fans to warm up between events. The ice oval track is located on Bayer St next to the Gleason Community Club.
Read MoreLINCOLN COUNTY – Ice fishing offers winter adventurers a chance to enjoy Wisconsin’s chilly outdoors. The Lincoln County Health Department advises anglers to research before eating their catch, as fish are generally nutritious but can carry contaminants. Check the Wisconsin DNR’s updated ‘Choose Wisely’ guide for safe consumption tips via the Lincoln County Health Department Facebook page.
Read MoreWI – The Wisconsin DNR is accepting nominations for the annual Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award, which recognizes a hunter for outstanding character in the field. The award focuses on a single action, such as helping track a harvest, returning lost gear, or informing non-hunters about hunting seasons on public land. Nominations are open for any hunting season in the past year, with a deadline at the end of January. Nominations are also being accepted through February 16th for the Invasive Species Action Awards
Read MoreLINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Health Department is reminding residents that they still have an opportunity to complete the substance use community survey. The survey takes only 5-10 minutes to complete and is available online at surveymonkey.com/r/LincolnCosurvey until next Wednesday January 8th. Results from the survey aid in understanding the current substance use landscape and help to identify the best investment choices for opioid abatement funds.
Read MoreMERRILL – The Merrill Police Department has announced effective December 31, 2024, Officer Jamie Jaeger has retired after 30 years of service to the community. Officer Jaeger began her career with the department in 1995 under Chief Johnson. Shortly after her hiring, she became involved with the DARE program and remained active in that role until becoming a School Resource Officer in 2021. Jaeger has worked across all shift systems throughout her career and spent time in the Detective Bureau. Officer Jaeger completed her career working as the School Resource Officer…
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