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The Holy Cross Chapel sits high on Holy Hill, attached to Aspirus Merrill Hospital. The building is set for demolition later this month to make way for hospital expansion. Photo courtesy of Aspirus Health. BY TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR In March 2024, Aspirus announced they would be embarking on a $40 million renovation and expansion of Aspirus Merrill Hospital, solidifying their commitment to and investment in the Merrill community.“This investment is …

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The price of progress: Demolition of the Holy Cross Chapel to make way for expansion of Aspirus Merrill Hospital

A run up the middle by #20 Callum Wheeler. Blue Sky Photography/Peter Tesch photo. TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR 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 first quarter was a pretty equal playing field, with both teams remaining scoreless. Then in the second quarter, the Lumberjacks took the lead with …

Merrill Varsity Football Team battles hard but is defeated at Wausau East

Merrill’s Erik Grunenwald, finishing first place for boys overall. Blue Sky Photography/Peter Tesch photo. 
Race start:  The final countdown features the whole Merrill Varsity team getting ready on the starting line. Blue Sky Photography/Peter Tesch photo. Mid race: Robin Schmidt leading the pack followed by Jameson Morgan,  Madlyn Hunter, and Danielle Schielke. Blue Sky Photography/Peter Tesch photo. Merrill’s Madlyn Hunter, finishing second pl…

Merrill Varsity Cross Country Team wins Cross Country Meet

Photo courtesy of Lincoln County. BY TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR At the Oct. 2, 2024, Lincoln County Administrative & Legislative Committee meeting, members declined to move into closed session to discuss next steps for Pine Crest Nursing Home. Rather, they opted to discuss proceeding with a request for proposal (RFP) for a broker in open meeting. Committee Chair and Lincoln County Board of Supervisors Chair Jesse Boyd noted that the County Board has di…

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A boardwalk lit by candles makes for an inviting autumn evening walk at Council Grounds State Park. Photo courtesy of Friends of Council Grounds State Park. Council Grounds State Park will hold a fall candlelight walk this Saturday evening, Oct. 12, 2024, from 6 – 8 p.m.The walk begins and ends at the beach parking lot. Small lights will illuminate your way on the trail that winds through woods with some hills and boardwalks. There is also a seg…

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St. John Lutheran Church and School. Tina L. Scott photo. St. John Lutheran Church and School, 1104 E. 3rd St. in Merrill, will hold their Annual Bazaar on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school gym. Their Ladies Aid will have all the usual goodies available, including handcrafted items, scarves, mittens, plants, homemade baked goods, jelly, jam, and garden produce. Mother’s Club will have items for all ages, including pot…

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Courtesy of Milestone Senior Living TOMAHAWK – On Sept. 4, 2018, Darlene Durkee Laabs purchased her dream house at 227 Merrill Ave. in Tomahawk. This building was originally built and owned by Anson Martin Pride from 1889 to 1920. He was an early developer of the paper mill industry in this area.   Photos courtesy of Milestone Senior Living. Darlene proceeded to refurbish the house, giving it life again. In the last three years, Darlene has repl…

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By Tina L. Scott MMC Staff WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last month, Merrill native John Peters traveled to Washington, D.C., to accept a military award from Ukraine recognizing the sacrifice of Andrew Peters, who was killed in action in Ukraine on Feb. 16, 2023. Andrew is the son of John and Heather Peters, who both graduated from Merrill High School [John in 1988 and Heather in 1989]. Heather was unable to attend the ceremony. Andrew died while fighting …

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By Jalen Maki Tomahawk Leader Editor TOMAHAWK – The Tomahawk Emergency Food Pantry is asking the Tomahawk community for support as need for its services has increased over the last year. The Tomahawk Emergency Food Pantry was launched in 1985 in an effort to provide food for those in need. Since that time, the pantry has been backed by the Tomahawk community in a big way, with businesses, schools, churches and individuals lending a hand by donat…

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Thomas F. Schwanz, age 79, of Tomahawk, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at his home under the care of his family and Aspirus Hospice. Tom was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on June 17, 1945, to the late Elmer and Lois (Dehne) Schwanz. He was married to Dorothy Daanen; she survives. Tom was a talented carpenter building handcrafted log homes. His desire to help others was demonstrated as he volunteered much of his time after Hurricane Katrina and…

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As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Oct. 14: On 10-07-24 a deputy on patrol stopped a vehicle on USH 8 near Woodland Dr. for a speeding violation. While making contact with the driver, a man from Grand Rapids, Mich., 35, was discovered to be in possession of marijuana. A subsequent search turned up more illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Lincoln County Jail, wher…

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