Day: May 29, 2024

While thousands of graduates across the Northwoods are currently receiving their diplomas, twelve of those students have also completed the North Central Wisconsin Project SEARCH Program. The program’s graduation ceremony marked the completion of an intense, year-long “on the job” experience, offering graduates the opportunity to take this unique learning experience into the workforce. Partnering with the program were local medical center’s Aspirus Hospital and Marshfield Cinic. Aspirus produced five graduates, and Marshfield clinic seven. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reports close to 200 students will graduate across 28…

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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 94 traffic stops in the last week. One was for speeding, the driver was placed under arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, as was one of the passengers in the vehicle. Another stop took place for an expired registration, that driver was arrested for a 3rd offense OWI. Deputies responded to 14 crashes involving cars hitting deer. The 911 Center took 47 calls as a result of last week’s storms.

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On Saturday May 18 in the Town of Pine River an incident occurred resulting in Lincoln County Board District 9 Supervisor Christine Vorpagel being charged with OWI, first offense, and open intoxicants in a motor vehicle. A call came into the Lincoln County Dispatch Center shortly after 3PM reporting an older woman was passed out in her vehicle just off Hwy 64 on Deer Run Ave, east of Merrill. The caller said it did appear that the driver was breathing, however there appeared to be alcohol on the seat next…

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The rain moved out and skies were cyan blue on Monday morning as the city of Merrill held its annual Memorial Day ceremonies at Merrill Memorial Park, giving honor to all who gave their lives for our freedom. Flags were placed at the graves of fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and big flags lined the cemetery’s paths, setting the stage for a memorable spectacle of Patriotism. The Merrill City Band performed a number of patriotic tunes, including a stirring collection of military hymns honoring each…

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