MERRILL – Park City Credit Union is pleased to announce their 5-star designation from Bauer Financial. The 5-star recognition is reserved for those institutions who possess superior financials and are committed to sound business practices. Park City has successfully identified avenues to utilize their financial strength to help members live out their dreams and giving back to the community in meaningful ways.
Read MoreTOWN OF MERRILL – On Tuesday January 14th at 7:27 AM, the Lincoln County 911 center received a report of a crash with injuries on STH 17 near CTH G in the Town of Merrill involving a school bus and an SUV. The bus was headed N/B on STH 17 carrying children to school when the driver attempted to make a left turn onto CTH G. The driver stated he thought he had time to make the turn but was struck by an SUV traveling S/B on STH 17. A…
Read MoreLINCOLN COUNTY – Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 35 traffic stops, 59 security checks, and 8 calls involving cars hitting deer. There were 2 reports regarding unsafe driving. On Saturday January 11, deputies were dispatched to the scene of a two-car crash with injuries at the intersection of CTH JJ and Hillside Drive in the Town of Merrill. Investigation showed that the 84-year-old male driver of the eastbound vehicle from Merrill showed signs of impairment. He was arrested for OWI causing injury first offense.
Read MoreMERRILL – Merrill-based footwear producer Weinbrenner Shoe Company has been nominated along with four other businesses for the 36th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award in the ‘large business’ category. The awards, which recognize top manufacturers from all sectors and sizes across the state, are presented by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce. Each nominated business will be celebrated, and winners in each category will be announced during a black-tie awards program on February 20 at Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel.
Read MoreToday 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.
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