James Eric Roberts
Roberts, James E., passed away at the age of 47, on June 4, 2017, in Chicago, Ill. Jimmy was born to James M. Roberts and Susan L. Roberts in Harvey, Ill., on January 26, 1970. Jimmy was preceded in...
View ArticleTomahawk bus driver faces charges for improper behavior
A 51-year-old Tomahawk man is in the Lincoln County Jail and will be formally charged this afternoon in Lincoln County Court after deputies investigated a complaint of improper behavior of a school bus...
View ArticleHealthy People Lincoln County seeking input on Health Survey
Healthy People Lincoln County is interested in learning more about the health issues affecting Lincoln County residents. Starting this June, a community health opinion survey will be distributed...
View ArticleLibrary program to feature UFOs, crop circles of Wisconsin
Chad Lewis, Wisconsin author of the Strange and Unusual, will present “UFOs and Crop Circles in Wisconsin” in T.B. Scott Free Library’s Community Room, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 6. The program,...
View ArticleTomahawk bus driver held on $100K bond
A Tomahawk school bus driver is being held on a $100,000 cash bond, facing charges related to inappropriate behavior toward a student on his bus. James T. Schmit, 51, of Tomahawk, faces felony charges...
View ArticleNormal Park to get new addition
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter Early this morning marked the beginning of a new project in Normal Park. The park will be getting a new building that includes bathrooms and concessions which will be used...
View Article3rd Annual photo contest at the Council Grounds
The time to submit your photos for the 3rd Annual Council Grounds State Park photo contest is approaching. Photos taken in the park between Aug. 1, 2015 and July 31, 2017 may be entered into four...
View Article‘100 Hours Project’ effort will benefit Merrill for years to come
A sign prominently notes: “Go where there’s a path and leave a trail” – and that’s exactly what’s happening in Merrill. A team, organized through Marshfield Clinic Merrill Center, saw an opportunity to...
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A busy summer and future ahead for the River Bend Trail
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Six years and just over a million dollars invested since its inception, the River Bend Trail is not only alive and well, but is on the fast track to expansion thanks to diligent...
View ArticleLeRoy F. Dahm
LeRoy F. Dahm, 93, Merrill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 6, 2017 at Woodland Court Assisted Living. He was born September 25, 1923 to the late Harry O. and Esther (Ollhoff) Dahm in the Town...
View ArticleTrinity school announces 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Trinity School students!: Eighth Grade: Timothy Handlin, Joshua Hass, Abigail Rasmussen, Bethany Schultz. Seventh Grade: Damien Benzinger, Isaiah Gruett, Joshua...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
June 9 9:03 a.m.- Officers arrested a male with an active arrest warrant and brought him to the jail. During the arrest, the male resisted officers and also damaged property. The male will be charged...
View ArticleUsing a cell phone to record video leads to crash in Town of Pine River
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Distracted driving appears to be the cause of a two-vehicle accident Sunday evening in the Town of Pine River. According to information released by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleWeinbrenner Shoe Company’s 80 years of loyalty pays off
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter After 80 years of dedicated service as a key employer in the Merrill area, the Weinbrenner Shoe Company will now have sole ownership to the property of which it stands. As part...
View ArticleRuns at a premium as Rangers get first win
By Jared Schmeltzer Reporter In last night’s nine inning battle against Marshfield, Merrill Rangers got the 3-2 win in a low scoring pitchers duel. Three runs on five hits all coming in the first...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 23-year-old Medford man was arrested Monday evening after deputies investigated a crash in the Town of Birch. A vehicle had left the roadway and crashed on Horn Lake Road south of Horseshoe Lake Road...
View ArticleJoel S. Beilke
Joel S. Beilke, 46, of the town of Berlin, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017. He was born on July 1, 1970 in Wausau to Gordon and Loretta (Zemke) Beilke. Joel grew up in the town of Berlin and...
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