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SUMMER ROADWORK SCHEDULE POSTED FOR LINCOLN COUNTY

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – Lincoln County Highway Commissioner Jason Lemmer has shared the schedule for summer roadwork. Projects will begin in the coming weeks, with resurfacing taking place on 5 county highways across a total 13-mile span of roadways between April 30 and July 3. During the month of August, around nine miles of CTH D will receive chip-sealing treatment, and some culverts will be replaced on CTH W. Motorists can expect some delays as roads will be limited to local traffic. More details including construction update will be provided as…

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MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING APRIL 20

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Police Department responded to nine incidents last week.  There were five calls for domestic disturbance, public nuisance and disorderly conduct. There was one traffic stop that resulted in the issuance of citations for operating with a suspended license and operating with no insurance. There was one call regarding a phone scam, and one instance where officers and fire personnel were dispatched to a report of activated fire alarms at an apartment complex. No fire was present, as a resident had simply burned their steak. One Hit…

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SAWMILL BREWING COMPANY WINS SECOND NATIONAL TITLE

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – Local favorite taproom Sawmill Brewing Company has won yet another championship! By receiving an amazing 1,199 fan votes, Sawmill has been crowned the fan favorite brewery in Wisconsin, the Midwest and now the entire Nation! As a result of winning the March “Brewsanity” contest, they’ll have the honor of designating $1000 towards a local charity. Sawmill also won the Hop Passport’s March Brewsanity Bracket National Championship back in 2023.

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QUARTERLY REPORT FOR LINCOLN HILLS SHOWS SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT

Steve Dillon

IRMA – In a recent development, prison monitor Teresa Abreu submitted her quarterly report on conditions at Lincoln Hills. The court-mandated report offered a more positive outlook, as Abreu identified strong compliance with 45 of the 50 provisions set forth by the court. The report was based on dozens of interviews with staff and youth during a visit to the site in March. Also noted was an increase in the number of offenders on site, with the facility census rising from 58 in previous reports to 81 at the time…

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LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE REPORT WEEK ENDING APRIL 20

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 52 traffic stops, and 41 security checks. There were five calls involving cars hitting deer and one where a car struck a bear. On Monday April 14, a 67-yr-old male driver from Tomahawk was traveling N/B on CTH E in the Town of Bradley when he struck a deer. As a result of the collision, the man sustained leg and chest injuries and was transported by ambulance to Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital.

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GAZEBO NIGHTS IN NORMAL PARK ROLLS OUT SUMMER 2025 SCHEDULE

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – Gazebo Nights in Normal Park has announced this year’s lineup as they prepare to move into their 14th season this summer. The popular concert series kicks off on July 10 with the polished and harmonious sound of Hip Pocket. The performances take place every Thursday evening, except for August 7 when they’ll take a break during the Lincoln County Fair. While the concerts are free of charge, local non-profits benefit through food and concessions, as well as weekly 50/50 raffles. In 2024, over $16K was raised by sixteen…

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MERRILL GO ROUND COMPLETES COMMEMORATIVE 50TH ANNIVERSARY RIDE

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Go Round successfully completed its 50th Anniversary commemorative tour on Monday April 21. Bus Driver Brandy Brandt took a group of seven riders around Merrill, including Mayor Steve Hass and winner of the bus naming contest in 1975, Mike Ravn. Brandt followed the old trolley route, traveling on east and west first street across the river to West Main St, then completing the loop after the turnaround point in the 6th ward. The city has provided bus service consistently since 1973 with Dial-a-Bus service for the…

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MERRILL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING APRIL 20

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 41 calls last week, bringing the total for 2025 to 713. There were 34 EMS calls. There was one motor vehicle accident resulting in injuries on STH 64 in the Town of Pine River on Wednesday April 16th, and one call for smoke odor on Eugene St in the City of Merrill on Thursday April 17th. The first brush fire of the season took place on Forest Drive in the Town of Merrill on Wednesday April 16th.

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LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD ESTABLISHES AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR RULES REVIEW

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – During their meeting on Tuesday April 15th, the Lincoln County Board Supervisors approved a resolution establishing an ad-hoc rules committee. The resolution states the purpose of the committee is to bolster board governance through clarification and expansion of their meeting rules. The 5-board member committee will review the current general rules of the board including the template provided by the Wisconsin Counties Association. Recommendations will then be provided to the full board for consideration. Though Ad Hoc committees have historically been appointed by the board chair, current…

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UNCONVENTIONAL TRAFFIC STOP IN TOWN OF MERRILL ENDS WITH ARREST, MULTIPLE CHARGES

Steve Dillon

TOWN OF MERRILL – A traffic stop completed by a Lincoln County Deputy in the Town of Merril last Sunday took an interesting turn. The deputy had initiated the stop of a vehicle without license plates, and then a second vehicle pulled behind the squad car. A second deputy arriving on the scene spoke with the driver of the second vehicle. An investigation including the services of Merrill K9 showed a positive alert, prompting a search of both vehicles revealing methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the second vehicle. Signs of…

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