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.
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreThe Merrill Police Department responded to seven incidents during the week ending June 21st. Officers conducted approximately 25 traffic stops and 90 security checks. Sunday morning, an officer responded to the Kwik Trip on Pine Ridge Avenue for a welfare check. Investigation at the scene revealed an individual in a vehicle who was determined to be under the influence of intoxicants. The individual was arrested for OWI 2nd offense. Other activity included a report of a hit and run involving a car parked in a parking lot of a local…
Read MoreLast Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 34 traffic stops and 20 security checks. There were 13 calls involving cars hitting deer. On Sunday, a deputy attempted a traffic stop for a speeding violation on Taylor Street in the City of Merrill. The driver sped away resulting in a brief pursuit. The driver, Jon Hart of Spring Valley WI was placed under arrest for vehicle operator flee/elude officer and was later booked into the Lincoln County Jail.
Read MoreLincoln County supervisors are beginning to identify priorities for the next two years. During last week’s county board meeting, members held a brainstorming session on goals they would like to pursue during their current term. Among the topics discussed were expanding broadband access, increasing housing opportunities, improving roads and infrastructure, and promoting tourism throughout the county. Supervisors also raised the issue of data centers, which are drawing growing attention across Wisconsin as developers consider potential locations. Board Chairman Don Friske noted that the board’s two-year term leaves limited time to…
Read MoreIn a game heard on WJMT and wjmtfm.com, the Merrill Post 46 girls’ softball team trounced the Marathon Red Raider girls’ 10-3 on the road in a game shortened to six innings by the mercy rule, The Bluejay girls scored three in the top of the first inning, paced by AmericInn Player of the Game Jacey Lyon (pictured). Lyon tripled in shortstop Allie Kohn horst and then scored on a groundout. The Raiders responded with two solo home runs in the bottom of the first to close the gap to…
Read MoreIn a game heard right here on WJMT and wjmtfm.com on Monday, the Merrill Post 46 Bluejay boys; baseball team saw its record fall to 0-5 with a 10-6 loss to the Marshfield Post 54 Blue Devils on the road at Jack Hackman Park. The Bluejays were paced by AmericInn Player of the Game Korey Page (pictured) , who went 2-3 with a walk and two RBI’s as well as relieving Bluejay starting pitcher Eric Grunenwald in the fourth inning. Unfortunately the Jays made a crucial error in the Marshfield…
Read MoreThe Merrill Fire Department responded to 47 calls last week, bringing the total for 2026 to 1,068 calls. There were 40 EMS calls. On Sunday, crews responded to the report of a carbon monoxide alarm at a commercial building on North Memorial Drive in Merrill. First responders found elevated carbon monoxide levels and the potential of natural gas inside the building. Additional medical units were requested to assist at the scene.
Read MoreSaturday at approximately 11 p.m., Oneida County Dispatch received a call regarding a crash in the Town of Hazelhurst at US Highway 51 and Oneida Street. Initial investigation revealed 69-year-old James R. Bowman of Harshaw was operating a UTV when he failed to stop at the stop sign, causing the four wheeler to strike the side of a pickup travelling southbound on Highway 51. The driver of the pickup, Nathan E. Birkholz of Mosinee was not injured, however the passenger Tia R Gaulke, 28 also of Mosinee did sustain minor…
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