š± Why was Antigoās fire chief scrubbing a Merrill fire truck?
Merrill, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Merrill! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why was Antigoās fire chief scrubbing a Merrill fire truck?
- Lincoln County woman takes plea in child neglect case
Also on today's calendar: WI04 Chism Trail Ranch and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 47 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 31.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 40 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Friendly wager sees local fire chief washing up (wsaw.com) ā Merrill residents got bragging rights this year as the Blue Jays beat Antigo in the annual War on 64 football game, sending Antigoās fire chief to Merrillās station to wash a truck. The lighthearted wager highlights strong community pride, cooperation between the two departments, and hopes of inspiring local students to consider careers as first responders. 
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ā¢ Woman charged with neglecting 8 children in Lincoln County takes plea deal (wsaw.com) ā From Merrill, officials report that a Lincoln County woman accused of neglecting eight children has taken a plea deal, resulting in probation and reduced charges. Court records describe harsh living conditions in an RV near Tomahawk, limited food and heat, alleged physical abuse, and childrenās access to drugs, with the dismissed counts still considered at sentencing. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Merrill
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Merrill Chamber Annual Celebration and Awards ā
Les & Jim's Lincoln Lanes, 1208 N Center Ave, Merrill
4:30 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
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Design Your Own Western Hat or Suede Ball Cap | Merrill, WI ā
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Design Your Own Western Hat or Suede Ball Cap ā
Merrill High School, 1201 North Sales Street, Merrill -
Paint & Sip at Sunset Hollow Wine Bistro ā
Sunset Hollow Wine Bistro & Gift, 811 East 1st Street, Merrill
5:00 pm -
Sculpt & Sip ā
Emerald Boba Cafe & Lounge, 801 East 1st Street, Merrill
8:00 am -
WI04 Chism Trail Ranch ā
Chism Trail Ranch, N, 1198 Liberty Rd, Merrill
11:00 am -
The Northwoodās Bassist at Route 64 Bar & Grill ā
Route 64 Bar & Grill, 608 E. 2nd Str., MERRILL
6:00 pm -
Carl Jackson at Calvary Lutheran Church ā
Calvary Luthern Church, N365 Cain Creek Road, Merrill
5:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
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Wausau Whitewater Park Releases ā
Wausau Whitewater Park, 200 River Drive, Wausau
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Wausau Whitewater Park Releases (WI) ā
Wausau Whitewater Park, 200 River Drive, Wausau
8:00 am -
Wausau Rec Release ā
Wausau Whitewater Park, 200 River Drive, Wausau
10:00 am -
Homecoming Parade
Normal Park Starts at
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- MW Industries posted a job opening for Tool Maker I in Merrill. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Merrill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrill here.
š Nearby News
Wausau
- Wausau's Harvest Fest returns Saturday with activities for the whole family (wsaw.com)
- Wausau's Grand Theater celebrates reopening with $19.27 tickets for Blind Boys of Alabama (wsaw.com)
- 2026 Central Wisconsin Book Festival draws big crowds in Wausau, Stevens Point (thecitypages.com)
Weston
- āCarnevil' yard display doubles as food drive in Weston (wsaw.com)
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