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Holiday Decorating Contest

Join us in decorating Mellen! Unleash your decorating skill and win the top prize (or 2nd or 3rd place). Judging will take place on December 18 at 6:00 pm.

1st – $200.00 // 2nd – $150.00 // 3rd – $100.00

Presented by the City of Mellen, the Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Mellen Beautification Committee. Registration not required but is encouraged. Call 715-292-1509 to register. Contest only applies to City of Mellen residents. GOOD LUCK!

Important Message from Mellen Fire and Rescue, help us help you !!

Please ensure that house and fire numbers are prominently displayed and clear of obstructions such as brush, other vegetation, and snow.  We want to be able to respond to your emergency as quickly as possible and visibility of your location aids greatly in this effort.  Also, with winter just around the corner, keep driveways accessible for the ambulance and fire vehicles.  Similarly, walkways and steps should be kept clear. Anyone interested in joining our service may send an email to mellenambulance@gmail.com.  We will respond promptly to your inquiry.  We are proud to serve our community.  Thank you

Halloween Coloring Contest

City of Mellen full time employees are sponsoring a Halloween coloring contest for Mellen School District student’s Pre-K through 6th Grade. There will be the following 4 age group categories: Pre-k & Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade, 3rd & 4th Grade, and 5th & 6th Grade. The schoolteachers have been provided the coloring pages. Only one entry per child is allowed. Completed pages need to be turned into Mellen City Hall by Monday, October 21, 2024. Judging will be done by 3 community members on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. 1st & 2nd place will be awarded cash prizes in each of the 4 categories.

Halloween Decorating Contest!

The City of Mellen will be sponsoring a Halloween Decorating Contest for residents and businesses located within the City of Mellen. You can register if you would like to by calling City Hall at 715-274-2136, but it is not required. Judging will be done by the Beautification Committee on October 30, 2024. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded to the winners.

  • 1st place prize – $100.00
  • 2nd place prize – $75.00
  • 3rd place prize – $50.00

Sunshine’s Spooky Trail

October 4th & 5th – Sunshine’s Agriculture Farm Experience – 40835 State Highway 169, Mellen, WI 54546

Walk Sunshine’s Spooky Trail through the woods. Will you make it out OK or will fright overpower you! Wear good shoes & be prepared to walk a bit uneven/rough terrain at times. Event will be 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Bring a flashlight if you come later. Cost $5/per person cash only. Will have snacks/drinks/t-shirts available for purchase if interested. https://www.facebook.com/sunshinesagriculture/

Have a Library Card?

Sign up for a library card at Legion Memorial Library during the month of September and you could win a $50 prize!  September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month so it’s the perfect time to get a library card if you don’t already have one. Sign up for a library card at your library from September 1-30, or self-register for an e-card, and you’ll be automatically entered into a prize drawing for a $50 Visa gift card. Already a NWLN cardholder? You can enter the drawing by telling us why you love your library. There are paper forms available at the library for you to fill out and enter the drawing. 

Legion Memorial Library 106 Iron Street, Mellen, WI 54546 https://www.legionmemoriallibrary.org/