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Day: April 8, 2026

HASS ELECTED TO SECOND TERM AS MERRILL’S MAYOR

Steve Dillon

Incumbent Mayor Steve Hass claimed victory in his bid for a second term as Merrill’s Mayor, with the vote tally reflecting a significant defeat of challenger and former mayor Derek Woellner. In a statement shared with Bluejay 96.3 News following the unveiling of local spring election results, Hass expressed his gratitude. “I am very, very happy with the voter turnout and the win. It was great to see the support of the people and the citizens of Merrill. It is overwhelming to me that this many people came out and…

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LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT: CAR CHASE ON HIGHWAY 51 ENDS WITH K9 UNIT CAPTURE

Steve Dillon

Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 22 traffic stops and 40 security checks. There were nine calls involving cars hitting deer. On Friday, the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office regarding a car chase of a vehicle heading northbound into Lincoln County on US Highway 51. The request included placement of tire deflation devices to disable the suspect car, which Lincoln County deputies successfully completed. The suspect, Patrick Finnegan of Antigo exited the vehicle shortly after his car was stopped and then started…

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