TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, residents of Lincoln County will go to the polls to elect County Board Supervisors and a Multi-Jurisdictional Municipal Judge for Merrill and Tomahawk. Many of these races are contested, with a much-larger-than-average number of candidates running for offices in Lincoln County. This edition includes introductions to candidates running for election who returned their completed questionnaires. Lincoln County Board of Supervisors race Lincoln County District 1 Incumbent William R. Bialecki is running unopposed in Lincoln County District 1. Name: William (Bill) Bialecki (Incumbent) Age: 76 Family: Spouse Judy, 9 children, 4 grandchildren […]
TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, residents in Lincoln County and the City of Merrill will go to the polls to elect a new Mayor and a new City Clerk for the City of Merrill and Aldermen for the City of Merrill. Many of these races are contested, with a larger-than-average number of candidates running for local offices. Voters will also decide whether to approve a referendum put forth by the Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS). [The March 10 edition of the Foto News included complete referendum information.] Candidates running for election in key City of Merrill […]
BY CLYDE R NELSON Executive director, merrill area chamber of commerce On Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, the Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Celebration and Awards Banquet to honor those businesses that were voted on by its 200 plus members for their contributions to the Merrill Area. This year’s event was held at Northwoods Veterans post with over 150 members, employees, and guests in attendance. Those in attendance were entertained by the Chamber’s very own Ken Neff, serving as emcee. At this year’s banquet, the Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce honored winners from 2020 and 2021. The various […]
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Mark Henry Weddig went to join our heavenly Father unexpectedly on April 26,2021 He as born on December 26, 1962 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Henry and Caroline (Brabender) Weddig. He was predeceased by his maternal and paternal grandparents (Hattieand Henry Weddig and Sylvia and Eugene Brabender), his mother Caroline and sister Sandy. He is survived by his wife of 10 years Colleen (Sander) Weddig, father Henry Weddig (Patti Moeller), daughter Anna (Peder) Kling of Ash Fork, Arizona, stepsonMarine Gunnery Sergeant Ian W. (Heather) Merritt of Hubert, North Carolina. His five grandchildren were the treasures and joy of his heart. William (5), Nathanial (3), Micah (17 mos.) Kling, and Isabell (10) and Jersey (7) Merritt. His face would light up and pictures would be shown as soon as anyone asked about them. He is also survived by his close and wonderful family,