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Day: August 22, 2024

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report: Week Ending August 18

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 40 traffic stops last week.  There were 33 security checks. Deputies responded to 4 calls involving cars hitting deer. Deputies followed up on 9 calls for unsafe driving. On Sunday August 18, deputies were dispatched to an address on Short Rd in the Town of Bradley regarding a report of a man threatening the individual who made the report. The reporting person said the suspect came to his door and was pounding on it hard enough to rattle the house. Upon investigating the…

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Friends of Council Grounds Annual Photo Contest: Local Nature Lovers Can Now Cast Their Vote

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – If you live in Wisconsin’s great Northwoods, chances are you are a nature lover. Residents of Merrill and Lincoln County are fortunate to be the home of Council Grounds State Park, the perfect venue to enjoy all that nature has to offer. From the vast array of wildlife to the campgrounds, lakes and rivers, the Park serves hikers and runners with its naturally hewn exercise trails and soothes peace-seekers with its natural beauty. Recently, Friends of Council Grounds hosted the 2024 version of their annual photo contest. Information…

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Merrill Bluejays Football Booster Club To Host Home Season Opener Trifecta and Tailgate On August 29

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – On Thursday August 29, the Merrill Bluejays Football Booster Club will host a Home Season Opener Trifecta and Tailgate at Merrill High School’s Jay Stadium. The event will begin at 2:30 PM with kickoff for the Prairie Middle School 7th grade team, followed by the 8th grade team kickoff at 4:00 PM. There will be a Family Friendly Tailgate at 5:00PM in the MHS parking lot, and then the MHS Varsity Team kicks off at 7:00 PM. Middle School games are free to attend. Tickets for the Varsity…

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