But here’s what stirs me most about this realization: if commencement speeches represent such valuable distillations of experience, why limit this kind of knowledge-sharing to graduation ceremonies?

Diana F. Uttech, age 86, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the Aspirus Hospital in Stevens Point, WI. Diana was born on April 26, 1939 to the late Robert H. and Lydia (Bonke) ...

Azalea Blake, Shane Gibson, Marie Hagemeister, Lilee Haltinner, Noelle Iverson, Kendell Klug, Claire Kufahl, Finlee ...

SEPT. 1-8, 2024 9-2-24 At 6:01 p.m. officers were dispatched to a driving complaint on State Rd. 107. Officers located the suspect at a local apartment complex. After showing signs of impairment, the ...

Another patriotic rider in this year's parade. Joseph Frederick photo. The Merrill High School Band - the Marching Jays - are always a big hit in Merrill's annual Labor Day Parade. Here the Old City ...

Heather Gehring is recognized for her many years of creativity and gardening at Heather and Mark Gehring's W. Taylor St. home in Merrill. Submitted photo. TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR Twenty years ago, ...

At 12:49 p.m. officers responded to a local gas station for a report of a counterfeit $50 bill being used. Police seized the bill, and investigation is ongoing. At 8:15 p.m. officers responded to an ...

The Black Squirrel Scurry is a fun triathlon event for charity, considered a “paddling triathlon.” The race includes 2 miles paddling kayaks on the Prairie River, a 17.5 mile bike ride featuring the ...

What would a 100th birthday celebration be without a birthday cake? Ralph Wehlitz was honored with cake and everyone singing "Happy Birthday" at his party at the Polka-Dotted Pie on June 6. Tina L ...

Merrill City Band plays in the gazebo at Normal Park. Joseph Frederick photo. On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Merrill City Band will perform a joint concert with the 132nd Wisconsin Army National Guard ...

BY TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR The Merrill Baseball Program will hold their annual Merrill Baseball Hall of Fame (HOF) night on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Merrill’s Historic Athletic Park, 500 Logan St. in ...

Tina L. Scott photo. HIGHEST HONORS (4.0): Ever Smith, Poppy Geisler, Brynlee Heidemann, Ruby Hoffman, Ella Humphrey, Addelyn Ineichen, Lola Klug, Joanna Szeto ...