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Month: August 2024

Merrill Police Department Report; Week Ending August 4

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Police Department responded to 13 incidents last week. There were three calls for disorderly conduct, one where a man was chasing another man with a hammer. The suspect was taken into custody on fresh charges as well as an outstanding warrant. Officers conducted one traffic stop for a speeding violation, resulting in a twenty-year-old driver being arrested for operating while intoxicated. There were three reports of theft, one where an individual had stolen a charity jar from a local convenience store. There were four calls for…

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Lincoln County Preparing For Sesquicentennial Celebration, Asking County Residents For Input

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – Lincoln County celebrates a major milestone this year, turning 150 years old, and County leaders are asking for your input in planning a sesquicentennial celebration. They plan to interview long-time residents who have called Lincoln County home for 75 years or more. The County was founded in 1874 as the second largest county in the state at the time. An online questionnaire is available through a link on the county website to aid in the effort of collecting historical facts and important locations from around Lincoln County.…

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Merrill Fire Department Report Week Ending August 4

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 48 calls last week, bringing the total for 2024 to 1316 calls. There were two motor vehicle accidents that resulted in injuries. There were 39 calls requesting EMS services, excluding the two accidents that resulted in injuries. The department responded to a call on Saturday August 3 regarding a house fire on North Genesee St. As a result of the prompt response from of several area fire departments, crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent any damage to surrounding…

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Nicolet College Unveils Two New Alum Artworks

Steve Dillon

RHINELANDER – Nicolet College made exceptional use of a Wisconsin Technical College Perkins Grant, unveiling two impressive new, public art pieces on campus. The artistic productions were the works of Alums Carly Ratliff and Cody Cottrell Tekayanalow^nas`e. Ratliff’s five panel installation combines 3d fiber art and acrylic paint with each panel paying tribute to a different academic program at Nicolet. The unique piece incorporates actual material from student uniforms into the fiber portion. Cottrell Tekayanalow^nas`e created an outdoor sculpture called River of Souls which features a steel base, with vertical colored rods that illuminate…

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Multiple Families Displaced Following House Fire in Merrill

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – Saturday evening August 3rd, the Merrill Fire Department was dispatched for smoke coming from a home on Genesee Street in the City of Merrill. Firefighters were met with significant fire and smoke coming from the home. With the assistance of several area fire departments, crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire, preventing damage to surrounding homes. Three individuals were evaluated for smoke inhalation, two were transported to Aspirus Merrill Hospital. No one can re-enter the home due to damage, displacing the occupants of both apartments. The cause…

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Merrill First Responders Offer Volunteer Services at Wisconsin Fire and EMS Memorial

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – First responders from the Merrill Fire Department visited the Wisconsin Fire and EMS Memorial in Wisconsin Rapids on Wednesday August July 31st. They were there to offer maintenance services including mowing and yard work around the grounds and clean-up work in & around the Museum. The volunteer effort is performed by many firefighters across the state to help with upkeep at the site. Several members of the team joined Fire Chief Josh Klug to complete their mission. During their visit, they were afforded the opportunity to reflect on former…

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Lincoln County Fair Kicks Off Wednesday August 7

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The 2024 Lincoln County Fair kicks off on Wednesday August 7th at the Merrill Fair Grounds. This year’s theme is Harvesting More in 2024. Featured this year is the band Eli Alger and the Faster Horses, an up-and-coming group out of Nashville who offer a unique blend of country and rock. The band performs Thursday evening August 8th. There’s also the All-American Lumberjack Show on Friday August 9th, Tractor Pull on Saturday August 10th and the always popular Demolition Derby on Sunday August 11th. Grandstand tickets are $10…

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Pickle Ball is On The Rise in Merrill

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – Local Pickle-Ballers are coming together in an effort to promote the rapidly trending and highly competitive sport. The quick-moving game combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, and was invented in 1965 by three friends in Washington state. Working with the Merrill Parks and Recreation Department, Merrill’s Janet Thompson recently organized several pickleball clinics and a small tournament. Janet shared that they are planning to run one and possibly even two leagues during August and September.  More information on becoming a Pickle-Baller in Merrill is available through the city’s…

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Movie Night Under the Stars Coming This Saturday August 3 in Normal Park

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – Businesses and community organizations from around Merrill and surrounding areas are joining ranks this coming Saturday August 3 to provide a free evening of fun for all. Mobile outdoor cinema service Movie Land will be hosting Movie Night Under the Stars. The ever-popular mobile popcorn machine will be there, and the Merrill Cub Scouts will also be selling concessions. Park City Credit Union will be running activities for kids, and you can also receive a face-painting for a small fee. There will be a show-and-tell by the Merrill Police…

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Merrill’s B and M Solutions 14U Baseball Team Competes in Championship Game

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – Family and friends gathered at Merrill’s Athletic Park on Wednesday evening, July 31 to watch the Merrill B and M Solutions 14U Baseball team compete in the 2024 league championship against a formidable Wausau Elks squad. Though the Merrill 14U team came up short in their bid for a title, Coach Eric Dayton shared that this years team had an amazing season, showing much improvement from previous years.  

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