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Battle for Maple Grove

Maple Grove Charter elementary school, Merrill, Wausau news

(First published in the January 9, 2020 issue of City Pages) Though the storied elementary school is on the chopping block, supporters say it will stay open one way or another, maybe under a new district Angie Servie, president of the Maple Grove Foundation Governance Board, speaks Tuesday at a school district meeting at Merrill […]

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See all the contested races in the Wausau area

Katie Rosenberg, Mayor Robert Mielke, Merrill, Robert Mielke, wausau elections, Wausau news

BC Kowalski Robert Mielke and Katie Rosenberg A collage of Robert Mielke (left) and Katie Rosenberg Katie Rosenberg will challenge incumbent mayor Robert Mielke this spring, after a second challenger didn’t turn in final nomination papers. Chris Norfleet turned in paperwork to run for District 1 city council, not for mayor as had been expected.

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Merrill city showdown

Derek Woellner, Merrill, Wausau news

(First published in the August 22, 2019 issue of City Pages) Merrill Mayor wants to eliminate the city administrator position to save money after last year’s tax hike Merrill Mayor Derek Woellner addresses several dozen people about his proposal to eliminate the administrator’s position. First, Merrill scheduled a city council meeting for Tuesday to discuss

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Bowling for recall

Les and Jim’s Lincoln Lanes, Merrill, merrill city council

(First published in the April 25, 2019 issue of City Pages) Les and Jim’s Lincoln Lanes became the center for a political movement seeking a huge change in Merrill city government. Les and Jim’s Lincoln Lanes owner Mark Bares and Merrill Recall Committee member LaDonna Fermanich at the bowling alley that features a mural of

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Merrill taxpayers. Are. Livid.

Merrill, property tax, Wausau news

(First published in the January 10, 2018 issue of City Pages) City property tax increase turns out more than double what they expected The city of Merrill passed its 2019 budget in November, with several resident urging the city council to vote no because of the tax rate increase. Ultimately the council approved an increase

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HIGHLIGHT: May 8

entertainment, Merrill, poetry reading

Poetry in the Park: Making Memories TUESDAY 5/8 | TB SCOTT LIBRARY, MERRILL Karla Huston It’s an evening of outdoor poetry under the tents on the grounds of the TB Scott Library. A highlight of the event is hearing Wisconsin Poet Laureate Karla Huston read her poetry, which is rooted in the stories people tell

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Plenty of new faces take office after Tuesday’s election

Elections, Marathon County, Merrill, Wausau

Here’s a look at the new faces on the county board, city council and local school districts A number of new faces will take seats on boards throughout the county and beyond after Tuesday’s elections. Major snowfalls Tuesday didn’t keep voters away with a 31 percent turnout in Marathon County. Eight new faces joined the

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Repainting the restoration market

business, Merrill, The Painted Door

(First published in Feb. 22, 2018 issue of City Pages) A side business restoring furniture became a full-time storefront, The Painted Door in Merrill, when other outlets for their preferred paint closed Dianne and Alicia Kucirek opened The Painted Door last year in Merrill, drawing the crowd that once frequented The Violet Loft in downtown

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Lincoln County gets two new K9 officers

bierman foundation, jeff jaeger, k9, Lincoln County, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Merrill, Nina, Poncho

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office now have two new four-legged officers on the force. Poncho and Nina put on a demonstration for the media outside the Sheriff’s Office Friday. Lincoln County’s Sheriff’s office hadn’t had a K9 officer for more than 15 years but these two German Shepherds are now on the force and will

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Police investigating bus crash in Elderon

Artrageous Weekend, Purging Paradise and more this weekend

Multi-jurisdiction chase leads to Grand Avenue crash, arrests

Bluegrass, jazz, architecture, and so much more this weekend

Greenheck Turner facility to host World Horseshoe championship

Here are five Wausau events to check out this weekend

City looking to buy water meters to make sure it’s not losing money

Blues, Buckcherry and more Wausau events this weekend

Lead service line contractor working toward 2024 replacement goals

Andy and Cathy Adrian say their new Adventure Awaits building is suited to CrossFit success

LogJam, August Kickbusch and more Wausau events this weekend

Air combat training will increase air activity in Marathon County

Whitewater, music on the farm, movies in the park and more

County halfway to phosphorus reduction goal on Fenwood Creek

Copper box, new exhibits and more Wausau events this weekend

Central Wisconsin breweries medal at national brewing championship

Security measures improved library safety, director says

Booze and Botany, Wausau Night Market and more this weekend

Balloons, jazz, comical magic and more in Wausau this weekend

Former Weston clerk charged with fraud more than a year later

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