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Year: 2025

MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 2

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Police Department responded to 17 incidents last week, including three reports of public nuisance and disorderly conduct and five reports of open warrants and probation violations. There were two reports involving potential scam or fraud, and two calls for juvenile tobacco violations with a vaping device. There was one traffic stop that revealed a concealed weapon. There were two reports of trespassing and two reports of theft.

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Vehicle Fire In Merrill Damages Nearby Structures, Home And Family Spared

Steve Dillon

TOWN OF MERRILL – Around 2:30 AM Monday Morning February 3rd, three units from the Merrill Fire Department were dispatched to a reported car fire near a home on River Rd in the Town of Merrill. While enroute, the fire spread to a deluxe ice shanty and an attached garage nearby. Upon arrival firefighters successfully contained the blaze, keeping it from spreading to the home. The garage sustained some damage, however, the vehicle and ice shanty are a complete loss. Thankfully the owner of the home had heard a noise…

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OWNER OF BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED WEAPON

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – Merrill Police officers responded to a report of a vehicle that was broken-down n the intersection of 6th and Sales Sts last Friday, January 31. Upon contacting the driver officers offered to give him a ride home, at which time he admitted to concealed carry of a handgun. He was also found to be in possession of a deputy sheriff badge, which later was found to be stolen from a different jurisdiction. The male driver was arrested for possession of a concealed weapon. Investigation of the incident is…

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MERRILL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 2

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 46 calls last week, bringing the total for 2025 to 245 calls. There were 39 calls requesting EMS services. There was one call  regarding a natural gas leak on South Center Ave in the City of Merrill on Saturday, February 1st. There was one alarm system activation on Friday, January 31st on North Sales St in the City of Merrill, however the activation was unintentional.

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PEOPLE FOR PINECREST TO HOLD TOWN HALL SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – A public town hall forum “Our Pinecrest, Our County, Our Future” will be hosted by the People for Pine Crest at the Merrill Enrichment Center on Saturday, February 1. The purpose of the Town Hall is to keep the public informed on actual contract information and the current marketing agreement with broker Marcus & Millichamp. There will also be a review of current financial information supplied to the County Board by North Central Healthcare. The town hall begins at 10AM and will be moderated by Dorothy Skye from…

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MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING JANUARY 26

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Police Department responded to 11 incidents last week, including one report of a domestic disturbance and and five reports of open bond and probation violations. There was one report of property damage where a vehicle had struck a mailbox. There were three accidents, two that happened within a span of 30 minutes where drivers failed to yield right of way. There was an incident where a resident wandered from a nursing home, flagged down a vehicle and was taken to the police department where the family…

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NORTHWOODS CHAPTER OF ICE AGE TRAIL ALLIANCE TO HOST SNOWSHOE HIKE IN THE UNDERDOWN

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – This coming Saturday February 1 at 10AM, the Northwoods Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance is hosting a guided snowshoe hike in the Underdown area of the Lincoln County Forest. The trail is well marked and packed, and considered ‘moderately difficult’, with routes varying from one to four hours in length. Those wishing to participate should meet at the Underdown Recreation Area parking lot. Be sure to wear weather appropriate clothing and bring your own snowshoes, as well as cleats should the snow not be deep…

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LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE REPORT WEEK ENDING JANUARY 26

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 32 traffic stops, 41 security checks, and five calls involving cars hitting deer. There were seven reports regarding unsafe driving. On Thursday January 23, a deputy on patrol stopped a vehicle on USH 51 near Lincoln Dr in the Township of Merrill for speeding. Upon making contact with the 66-yr-old driver from Conover, the deputy noticed signs of impairment. A request was made by the deputy to perform some sobriety tests, which resulted in the driver being placed under arrest…

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

Steve Dillon

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

Steve Dillon

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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