Highway 17 Project Moved Up

A major road improvement project on Highway 17 in Lincoln County will begin later this month after state transportation officials accelerated the construction schedule. The work will take place between Highway 64 and Big Hay Meadow Creek in the Town of Merrill. In addition to replacing the roadway, crews will also improve the intersections at County Highways G and C. The work was originally planned for next year but was moved up because of worsening road conditions. Highway 17 will be closed during construction, with a posted detour. An updated…

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MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT: INTOXICATED DRIVER STOPPED FOR SPEEDING, FIREARMS IN VEHICLE

The Merrill Police Department responded to seven incidents during the week ending August 2nd. Officers conducted approximately 42 traffic stops and 96 security checks. Officers completed a traffic stop of a vehicle that was speeding on Saturday. The officers learned that the driver was intoxicated while interacting with them during the stop. They also found firearms inside the vehicle. Investigation into the incident is ongoing. Other activity included search warrant activity at a local residence where numerous items of evidence were seized, and two instances of theft – one of…

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