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Day: July 28, 2025

DNR reminds off-road enthusiasts that seatbelts are “the law”

Steve Dillon

While it is a well-known fact that wearing seatbelts in an automobile is the law, not everyone is aware that the same applies when it comes to off-road vehicles. The Wisconsin DNR reminds UTV operators and passengers that buckling up is not just an option, it’s a requirement. While these vehicles are equipped with safety features like roll cages and seatbelts, they are only effective when being used. Twenty of the 23 fatal ATV/UTV crashes that have happened this year occurred in UTV’s and 75% of the victims were not…

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Lincoln COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE UPDATED BY HEALTHY MINDS COALITION

Steve Dillon

Healthy Minds Lincoln County exists to empower people through outreach, education, and support, with a hope to make navigating resources from the county regarding mental health and substance use easier. To that end a guide has was developed including information on treatment, counseling, recovery support, and helplines in not only Lincoln, but Marathon, Langlade, and Oneida Counties.  Initially created in 2019, the Lincoln County Mental Health and Substance Use Resource Guide was recently updated and posted by the Healthy Minds coalition. Paper copies are available; however an online version can…

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SECOND STREET SIGN DEDICATION FOR 2025 HELD SATURDAY IN MERRILL’S 6TH WARD

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The second dedication of an honorary street sign for 2025 was held at the corner of W Main and Foster Sts in the 6th ward Saturday afternoon. The Historic Preservation Committee chose Charles L. “Loafer” Graap Jr, a Corporal in the Korean War who fought in the Battle of Pork Chop Hill. Graap was the sole Merrill native wounded in the battle, bore the scars of his military service for the remainder of his life. More information from Saturday’s street sign dedication can be found on the Bluejay…

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Body of 11-year-old Child found after fall from boat on Lake Alexander

Steve Dillon

TOWN OF ROCK FALLS – The Lincoln County 911 Dispatch Center received a call for emergency assistance at approximately 3:28 Sunday afternoon stating an 11-yr-old female party had fallen from a boat on Lake Alexander and was missing underwater. The Dispatch Center sent out emergency responders from the Merrill Fire Department and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Also requested were the Lincoln, Oneida and Marathon County Dive Teams. The Wisconsin DNR, Newbold and Pine Lake Fire Departments also assisted with fan boats. The Merrill Fire Department and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office…

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