Month: June 2024

The Merrill Police Department responded to 14 incidents this past week. One call was for a vehicle crash involving a local residence. Four calls came in for theft, 1 from a vehicle and 3 from local businesses. There was 1 traffic stop that involved alcohol, ending with a refusal to test and an arrest for OWI. A call came in for an overdose, the involved party was transported to a local hospital. Two calls came in for runaways involving juveniles. There were two reports for tampering and property damage. Two…

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Tuesday evening, May 21, 2024 at approximately 8PM a powerful weather front bringing severe thunderstorms including heavy rain and high winds moved across the Northlands, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a tornado warning for Marathon County, soon followed by a tornado warning including Lincoln County. While Merrill was spared the brunt of the storm’s rage, straight line winds still packed a punch as the storm left its mark on the local region. Damage included up-rooted and snapped off trees, telephone poles and signs leaving a number of local…

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As part of National Dam Safety Awareness Day, officials took time this past weekend to recognize safety around the many dams scattered throughout the Northwoods. Wisconsin Public service, who maintains a series of hydroelectric facilities around the state including the facility in Merrill, offered the following tips for those who choose to enjoy recreating around dams:

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A crash involving two vehicles occurred Monday evening June 3 at around 5 PM at the intersection of East Main Street and Pine Ridge Ave in Merrill. There was severe damage to the front of both vehicles. Neither were able to be driven so both were towed from the scene. Two people were injured and were transported to a local hospital. Merrill Police are investigating the accident. No cause has been determined at this time.

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Two of Merrill High’s Girls Soccer team members, Addelyn Elliott and Anna Bowe received All Conference Honorable Mention recognition for the 2024 season. Being recognized by their peers is no small feat, especially in the highly competitive Wisconsin Valley Conference. Congratulations goes out to both ladies for receiving this honor.

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