VEHICLE STUCK IN DITCH ON STH 86 LEADS TO DRIVER BEING CITED FOR OWI FIRST OFFENSE

LINCOLN COUNTY – Last Wednesday, January 22nd a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to the 8300 block of STH 86 regarding a vehicle stuck in a ditch. The driver of the vehicle stated that his dogs had distracted him when he was attempting to turn around causing the incident. Upon making contact with the 47-yr old driver from Merrill, the deputy noticed signs of impairment. The driver agreed to sobriety tests, and as a result of those tests was placed under arrest for first offense OWI. Arrangements were made…

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MERRILL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING JANUARY 26

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 44 calls last week, bringing the total for 2025 to 192 calls. There were 40 calls requesting EMS services. There was one motor vehicle accident Sunday, January 26th on Range Line Rd in the Town of Pine River resulting in a minor injury to the leg of the driver, who declined medical treatment. A call was received regarding a carbon monoxide incident on East Main St in the City of Merrill on Thursday, January 23rd.

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