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Day: March 18, 2026

LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT: VEHICLE WITH TIRES SPINNING FOUND IN DITCH IN TOWN OF BRADLEY

Steve Dillon

Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 50 traffic stops and 30 security checks. There was one call involving a car hitting a deer, and there were 28 calls for assistance regarding  cars in the ditch due to the weekend storms. A deputy on patrol on Sunday came across a vehicle in the ditch with the tires still spinning, near the 228 mile marker of US Highway 51 in the Town of Bradley. Upon investigation the deputy found that the driver, a 64-year-old man from Wausau was not breathing. The…

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County Board Sets New Hours for Offices After Extended Discussion

Steve Dillon

During Tuesday evening’s Lincoln County Board meeting, the board approved an adjustment the ordinance that pertains to hours of operation for county facilities. Effective immediately, hours of operation for most county offices will be Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with discussions taking place for reducing availability to the public on Friday afternoons. A number of supervisors stated their constituents had concerns that the reduced hours could impede their ability to address county matters, including weekenders and seasonal residents. After considerable discussion, the ordinance change was approved and…

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MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT RECRUITING FOR POLICE OFFICER POSITION

Steve Dillon

The Merrill Police Department is currently accepting applications to fill an open Police Officer position and to create an eligibility list for anticipated retirements. Applicants should be qualified, dependable, and willing to learn. The department expects some retirements in the near term and more in coming years, with several officers and staff already approaching eligibility. Information on Salary & Benefits, qualifications, how and where to apply and more can be found on the Merrill Police Department Facebook page.

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