GLEASON – As winter settles in, the Gleason Winter Ice Oval Races offer a unique way to enjoy the season’s chill. Five night racing events are scheduled, with the 2025 season beginning January 11th and running through March 1st. An indoor heated facility is located on site for fans to warm up between events. The ice oval track is located on Bayer St next to the Gleason Community Club.
Read MoreLINCOLN COUNTY – Ice fishing offers winter adventurers a chance to enjoy Wisconsin’s chilly outdoors. The Lincoln County Health Department advises anglers to research before eating their catch, as fish are generally nutritious but can carry contaminants. Check the Wisconsin DNR’s updated ‘Choose Wisely’ guide for safe consumption tips via the Lincoln County Health Department Facebook page.
Read MoreWI – The Wisconsin DNR is accepting nominations for the annual Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award, which recognizes a hunter for outstanding character in the field. The award focuses on a single action, such as helping track a harvest, returning lost gear, or informing non-hunters about hunting seasons on public land. Nominations are open for any hunting season in the past year, with a deadline at the end of January. Nominations are also being accepted through February 16th for the Invasive Species Action Awards
Read MoreLINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Health Department is reminding residents that they still have an opportunity to complete the substance use community survey. The survey takes only 5-10 minutes to complete and is available online at surveymonkey.com/r/LincolnCosurvey until next Wednesday January 8th. Results from the survey aid in understanding the current substance use landscape and help to identify the best investment choices for opioid abatement funds.
Read MoreMERRILL – The Merrill Police Department has announced effective December 31, 2024, Officer Jamie Jaeger has retired after 30 years of service to the community. Officer Jaeger began her career with the department in 1995 under Chief Johnson. Shortly after her hiring, she became involved with the DARE program and remained active in that role until becoming a School Resource Officer in 2021. Jaeger has worked across all shift systems throughout her career and spent time in the Detective Bureau. Officer Jaeger completed her career working as the School Resource Officer…
Read MoreLINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Health Department is encouraging residents to include testing their homes for radon on their New Year’s resolution list. Testing your home is a crucial first step in understanding your radon levels and ensuring that you and your family are not at risk. Radon test kits are available for around $20 from your local hardware store or from a Radon Information center, or you can have a Certified Radon Measurement Professional come out and complete the testing for you.
Read MoreMERRILL – The Merrill Police Department responded to seven incidents last week, including four domestic disturbances and disorderly conduct, three of those involving alcohol. There were also three traffic incidents. In one case, a driver ran over a curb while being pulled over, parked on a nearby road, and attempted to enter a home. The officer relocated the vehicle and completed the stop, leading to the driver’s arrest for OWI and a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.
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