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Month: June 2026

LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT: MOTORCYCLE VS DEER CRASH IN TOWN OF RUSSELL

Steve Dillon

Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 34 traffic stops and 24 security checks. There were 13 calls involving cars hitting deer. On Saturday, deputies were dispatched to the Town of Russell on State Highway 17 near County Highway X for a motorcycle vs deer crash. Reports stated the driver had sustained a major head injury but was breathing. Investigation at the scene revealed the motorcycle struck a deer while travelling northbound on State Highway 17. The driver, a 24-year-old Gleason man was not wearing a helmet when the crash…

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Motorcyclist Hurt in Oneida County Crash

Steve Dillon

A motorcycle vs pickup truck collision in Oneida County early Sunday resulted in one person being injured. The Pine Lake Fire Department says emergency crews were called just after midnight to the area of River Road and Forest Point Drive. The motorcyclist was taken by ambulance to Aspirus Hospital for treatment of injuries. The pickup driver was not hurt. Authorities have not released any additional details. Emergency personnel remained at the scene for about an hour.

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SUMMER HEAT TURNS ATTENTION TO OPPORTUNITIES FOR RELIEF FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS

Steve Dillon

With temperatures forecast in the mid to high 80’s and low 90’s for the majority of this week with humid conditions, the Lincoln County Health Department is pointing residents toward their list of cooling centers. These centers welcome members of the public who are seeking relief from the heat and humidity during business hours. A total of 14 Cooling Centers are available across Lincoln County: eight in Merrill, five in Tomahawk, and one in Gleason. The full list of Cooling Centers including addresses and hours of business is attached. .

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Lincoln County Courthouse Clock Tower Set for Major Restoration

Steve Dillon

The Lincoln County Courthouse clock tower is set for another chapter in its long history as crews prepare for an extensive restoration of the historic timepiece. Construction on the courthouse began in 1899, with the building completed in 1903 after nationwide labor strikes delayed the project. Built with approximately one million bricks, the courthouse rises nearly 200 feet to the top of its flagpole and remains a working courthouse more than 120 years later. The clock tower has required several repairs over the decades, including adjustments during World War II…

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Residents Voice Concerns Over Proposed Hub City Wind Farm

Steve Dillon

Residents packed a public meeting Thursday to voice concerns about the proposed Hub City Wind Farm, questioning how the project could affect farmland, property values and the rural character of Marathon County. The meeting was hosted by Marathon County’s Alternative Energy Project Local Impact Advisory Committee and included representatives from Alliant Energy, who answered questions from residents. Company officials had not attended a similar meeting held the previous week. Committee members explained that while they can recommend changes and negotiate agreements intended to address local concerns, Wisconsin law gives the…

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Bluejays Win Two of Three in Weekend Baseball Tournament

Steve Dillon

In three games heard Friday and Saturday on WJMT and wjmtfm.com and seen Friday on WJMT-TV on YouTube, the Merrill Bluejay Post 46 baseball team won two of three games to raise their season record to 2-6. On Friday, the Jays defeated an undermanned Crandon Bobby Goats squad 10-3. Merrill starter and AmericInn Player of the Game right hander Quinton Kutzhals (pictured) lasted 6 2/3 innings before reaching the 105 pitch limit, with Andrew Josinger finishing the game. The Jays scored early and often paced by center fielder Kory Page…

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Yesterday’s News: A Minute in Merrill History – Episode 1

Steve Dillon

Week one for Yesterday’s News: A Minute in Merrill History is in the books! Here’s a copy of this week’s episode. Yesterday’s News airs every Monday / Wednesday / Friday at approximately 8:30 a.m. Join us for informative and educational snapshots from Merrill’s History, presented by the Merrill Historical Society and Museum and powered by the Edward A Burns American Legion Post 46.

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Bluejay Legion Girls Defeat Wittenberg-Birnamwood 11-8

Steve Dillon

In a game heard on WJMT and wjmtfm.com, the Merrill Bluejay American Legion softball team won their second straight game, defeating the Wittenberg-Birnamwood Chargers11-8 in their first game under the lights at the MARC. Maddie Barker both started and finished the game inside the circle, pitching four innings to start the game and the last two innings to earn the victory. She gave up a single run in the second inning and three in the sixth inning, with Jacey Lyon giving up four in the fifth. The Bluejays scored a…

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RIB LAKE MAN ARRESTED ON SERIAL BURGLARY CHARGES

Steve Dillon

A man accused of serial burglary in northern Wisconsin has been arrested in Fond Du Lac County. Deputies arrested 50-year-old Toby Mullins of Rib Lake this week. Mullins is suspected in a series of burglaries across the state, including in Iron, Sawyer, Price, Taylor, Ashland and Winnebago Counties. Deputies in Iron County say Mullins was breaking into cabins during the offseason and stealing property.

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