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Merrill · MerrillFirst Baseman Mia Ott receives relay throw during pregame warm-ups. Rick Argall photo. BY RICK ARGALLMMC STAFF The Merrill Varsity Girls Softball Team returned home after weekend tournaments to host non-conference opponent Mosinee at the Merrill Area Recreation Complex (MARC) on Monday night, April 15, 2024. In what turned out be a nine-inning affair, Merrill was unable to hold the lead which they had for most of the game. But Mosinee capitalize…See the Story
Merrill Varsity Girls Softball Team falls to Mosinee in extra innings
Merrill · MerrillStock photo. Apr. 25 – Open Mic Night at Sawmill Brewing Co.Apr. 28 – Raise Your Voice Mental Health Awareness Walk at MARCApr. 28 – BINGO at VFWMay 1 – Trivia at Sawmill Brewing Co.May 2 – Open Mic Night at Sawmill Brewing Co.May 2 – BINGO at St. Francis Xavier SchoolMay 4 – Brooke’s School of Dance productionMay 4 – First annual Adam Smith Golf OutingMay 5 – Brooke’s School of Dance productionMay 5 – Gleason Lions Pancake Breakfast and Blood D…See the Story
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Baseball · MerrillMerrill right fielder EJ Weix slides into second base. Rick Argall photo. BY RICK ARGALLMMC STAFF The Merrill Varsity Boys Baseball Team traveled to Antigo on Monday, April 15, 2024, and came home with a win.“We had a 6-3 lead, but Antigo came back with three runs in the sixth inning to tie it up,” said Head Coach Shawn Schultz. “But, in the top of the seventh, we were able to put together some hits and Brady Norton (2 H, 1 R, 3 RBI, 1 BB) came …See the Story
Merrill Varsity Baseball beats Antigo, then drops doubleheader to Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln
Merrill · MerrillThe Bandits prepare to rush the quarterback! Rick Argall photo. BY RICK ARGALLMMC STAFF The Central Wisconsin Bandits hosted the Mid-Western Wildcats out of Black River Falls, Wis., on Saturday night, April 20, 2024, at Jay Stadium. This was the second and final pre-season game for each team before moving on to the regular season that kicks off on Saturday, May 4.The Wildcats kicked off to begin the game and each team turned the ball over on the…See the Story
Central Wisconsin Bandits drop pre-season finale at Jay Stadium
Merrill · MerrillOur loved one, David Sauer Jr., passed away on Friday, April 19th, 2024, at the age of 90 at Woodland Elder Care Services. His spirit will continue to farm, ice fish, fish, make sausage and brats, make angel food candy, collect maple tree sap, and make maple syrup, plant, and harvest delicious vegetables, including mouthwatering sweet corn. We cannot forget his love of playing cards, including card club, and going to breakfast with the Old Timer…See the Story
David Sauer Jr.
Merrill · MerrillBY TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR The Merrill Theatre Jays, Merrill High School’s performing musical troupe, will present their 2024 high school musical next week. This year’s show, Roald Dahl’s Matilda, will be held at the Merrill High School Auditorium with one show each evening on Thursday and Friday and two shows on Saturday.On Thursday, April 25, and Friday, April 26, the show will begin at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30). On Saturday, April 27, shows wil…See the Story
Merrill Theatre Jays: Matilda takes center stage
Merrill · MerrillCam Awesome, this year’s Merrill Great Speaker Event speaker, interacting with the student audience at last Thursday’s event. Tina L. Scott photo. BY TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR This year’s youth speaker for the annual Merrill Great Speaker event at Merrill High School was Cam Awesome, a man who achieved notoriety as the #1 Super Heavyweight Boxer in the nation in 2008 at the age of 20 and is currently the “winningest Boxer in USA Boxing history” with G…See the Story
Cam Awesome inspires area students … “Mind your business!”
Firefighters · MerrillMerrill Fire Department Chief Josh Klug (left) welcomes Ryan Dunn as the newest Firefighter/Paramedic to join the Department. Early this month, the Merrill Fire Department (MFD) announced the hiring of their 190th member, Firefighter/Paramedic (FF/P) Ryan Dunn. After completing all of the necessary hiring requirements, FF/P Dunn started on Monday, April 1, 2024, and was sworn in on April 4. He participated in a weeklong orientation program befor…See the Story
