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Bluejay Boys’ Baseball Season Ends with 12-7 Playoff Loss

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 Steve DillonBLUEJAY BOYS BASEBALL PLAYOFFS

In a game heard right here on WJMT and wjmtfm.com, the Merrill boys’ baseball team saw their season come to an end in a controversy-filled contest on the road against the Wisconsin Dells Chiefs 12-7. The Bluejays scored first in the top of the first inning on a phantom double play where the Chiefs’ second baseman was clearly across the bag on a ground ball hit by AmericInn Player of the Game Cooper Wendorf (pictured), scoring Eric Grunenwald. The Blue jays then gave up three, four, and five runs in…

MERRILL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE FOUR BLAZES DURING THE WEEK

June 3, 2026June 2, 2026 Steve DillonMerrill Fire Department Report

The Merrill Fire Department responded to 45 calls last week, bringing the total for 2026 to 949 calls. There were 39 EMS calls. There was a vehicle fire on County Road G in the Town of Merrill on Wednesday. The department also battled three other fires throughout the week – one on east 6th Street on Friday, another on County Road Q on Saturday, and a third on County Road FF on Sunday.

Wausau Man Jailed After 130 MPH Chase in Lincoln County

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 Steve Dillon130 MPH HIGH SPEED CHASE

What was intended to be a traffic stop for a driver with open warrants for his arrest suddenly turned into a high-speed chase on U.S. Highway 51 for a Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy last week. As the deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver instead accelerated and fled. A pursuit ensued, with speeds reaching up to 130 miles per hour. Several miles later, the deputy discontinued the pursuit after losing visual contact with the vehicle and due to safety concerns. The sheriff’s office learned shortly thereafter that the suspect,…

Not Guilty Plea Entered in Deadly Highway 52 Crash

June 2, 2026June 1, 2026 Steve DillonANTIGO MAN PLEADS NOT GUILTY

An Antigo man charged in a fatal head-on crash near Wausau last September has been bound over for trial. Adam Borchardt appeared in court Monday, where he waived his preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to six charges, including vehicular homicide. Authorities say the crash occurred September 26th on Highway 52 near Forest Lawn Road and claimed the lives of 81-year-old Shirley Erickson and 82-year-old Arlan Erickson. Borchardt remains jailed on a $300,000 cash bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 10.

LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT: ARREST FOR FIRST OFFENSE OWI DURING TRAFFIC STOP IN TOWN OF SCHLEY

June 2, 2026June 1, 2026 Steve DillonLincoln County Sheriff Report

Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 59 traffic stops and 30 security checks. There were 17 calls involving cars hitting deer, one call where a car hit an Eagle, and one where a car struck a fox. On Wednesday, a deputy on patrol observed a vehicle with no working tail lights during the night hours on State Highway 17 in the Town of Schley. The deputy completed a traffic stop of the vehicle and noted that the Driver, David Belter of Merrill was exhibiting signs of impairment. Belter agreed…

MARATHON COUNTY JOB CENTER RELOCATES FROM FIRST STREET TO SCOTT STREET

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 Steve DillonJOB CENTER RELOCATION

Effective today, The Marathon County Job Center has moved to 11 Scott Street in Wausau. The Center was previously located on First Street. All development programs will continue to be offered, including job search assistance, career counseling, unemployment insurance services, support with writing resumes, and training and education resources. Service offered at the Job Center will remain unchanged. According to the Job Center, the relocation supports its mission of delivering accessible employment and workforce services to residents across Marathon County and surrounding areas.

Bluejay Girls Season Ends with 8-6 Playoff Loss to Medford

May 29, 2026June 1, 2026 Steve DillonBluejay Girls Playoffs

In a game heard right here on WJMT and wjmtfm.com, the Merrill girls’ softball season end on the road with an 8-6 (corrected: earlier version listed as 8-4) loss to the top-ranked Medford Raiders in WIAA Division 2 regional final action yesterday. The Bluejays scored a run in the first on a double by AmericInn Player of the Game Kendall Klug (pictured) and an RBI single from cleanup hitter Abbie Krueger. The Bluejays game up three runs in the bottom of the first and three more in the fourth to…

MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT: OFFICERS ASSIST DEPUTIES DURING ARREST AT COURTHOUSE

May 28, 2026May 27, 2026 Steve DillonMERRILL POLICE DEPARMENT REPORT

The Merrill Police Department responded to eight incidents during the week ending May 24th. Officers conducted approximately 41 traffic stops and 68 security checks. On Wednesday, Merrill Police officers assisted Lincoln County deputies at the courthouse with a man who became unruly and resistive. The man was placed under arrest and transported to the Lincoln County Jail Other activity included a man with a Lincoln County warrant for his arrest surrendering himself at the Merrill Police Department, and three arrests for probation violations. There were two citations for disorderly conduct…

LINCOLN COUNTY SUPERVISORS APPROVE RESOLUTION TO PURSUE TRAIL IMPROVEMENT GRANT

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 Steve Dillon

Lincoln County is moving forward with plans to improve the Trout Capital Trail system. The County Board unanimously approved a resolution via voice vote during a recent meeting that allows the Forestry Department to pursue grant funding through the American Trails 2026 Trail Fund. The money would support upgrades to a recently added half-mile trail section near Prairie Dells Road. The segment connects to the new Prairie River bridge and nearby trail routes, but county officials say wet and muddy conditions have made the path difficult to maintain and use.…