Dear Reader, Let’s consider what it means when someone tells a lie. Whether it’s told to one person or many—depending on the liar’s available platforms—the essence remains the same: they knowingly ...

Ruth Elizabeth Schoetz (Ryan), age 88, passed away on May 21, 2025. Up until the end Ruth maintained her kindness, compassion and love of her family, friends, faith and felines. She was born on April ...

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Cold rainy early morning weather didn’t stop the community from turning out for Merrill’s second annual Food Truck-a-Palooza at the Merrill Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The lure of a huge ...

Beta Sigma Phi is an international women’s social, cultural, and service organization founded in 1931. The name comes from the Greek words for “Life, Learning, and Friendship,” ...

Ceremonies remembering American’s fallen veterans will take place at cemeteries throughout the area on Monday, May 26, 2025. St. Francis Xavier Cemetery Merrill City Band will play at 10:30 a.m. as ...

On May 7, 2025, the Merrill High School Youth Apprenticeship (YA) Program honored its Student Stars at a celebratory banquet held at the Eagle’s Club. Surrounded by friends, family, mentors, and ...

“Every minute that goes by is 1.9 million neurons that we lose. Time is brain, so every minute counts.” Dr. Philip Bovet, Emergency Medicine Physician at Aspirus Health Stroke is a leading cause of ...

Each spring, Wisconsin State Park System properties with significant planned management activities develop Annual Property Implementation Plans (APIPs) to outline scheduled forest and habitat ...

Local families will have three opportunities to enjoy free outdoor movies this summer as Movie Land presents its “Movie Night Under the Stars” series for 2025 at locations around Merrill. ...

“Just like we listen to our body when we are hungry, we can learn to recognize emotional cues like stress or overwhelm.” Jessica Schaefer, licensed clinical therapist with Aspirus Health One in five ...

May 22 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at Pine Ridge Restaurant May 23 - Merrill High School Graduation May 24 - A Taste of Jamaica Food Truck at The Creative Spirit May 26 - Memorial Day … ...