‘Brats for Vets’ crosses $10,000 mark
Last Wednesday, the 7th Brats for Vets fundraiser was held at the Sawmill Brewing Company in Merrill. To date these events sponsored by Rock 94.7 have raised over $10,000 for the Northwoods Veterans...
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Rock Falls Rod & Gun celebrates 90 years of rich history, perseverance
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Saturday afternoon, the Rock Falls Rod & Gun Club opened its doors to the public in celebrating its 90th anniversary. Along with grilled brats and burgers, was an array of...
View ArticleInvestigation leads to Felony sexual assault charges for LDF man
A 50 year old Lac Du Flambeau man was been formally charged following a months’ long investigation into a reported sexual assaults in the Town of Birch. Deputies were notified in May of this year of...
View ArticleSheriff’s Office warns of contractor scam
A new scam has been revealed by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. A scam victim contacted the sheriff’s office after paying for tree branches to be removed. The scammers contacted an 81 year old...
View ArticleVideo: Rep. Duffy honors Sheriff’s Office and Lt. Investigator Collinsworth...
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Thursday afternoon, Congressman Sean Duffy made a stop at the Lincoln County Service Center to meet with staff of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office and local officials. As...
View ArticleMerrill police notify community of sex offender’s release
The Merrill Police Department is notifying the community of the impending release of a convicted sex offender to the Merrill area. William Rateau, 58, will be released Sept. 5 to Community Supervision...
View ArticleJefferson Elementary School awarded grant for after-school learning
With the new school year approaching, students at 41 sites around the state will have organized after-school programming thanks to federal 21st Century Community Learning Center (CLC) grants awarded...
View ArticleMerrill Police notify community of sex offender’s release
In accordance with the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry and Community Notification Law, the Merrill Police Department is notifying the community that a convicted sex offender will be released to the...
View ArticleHatchet harriers off and running
Tomahawk opened their Cross-Country season on Thursday at the 12-team Ashland Invitational, held at the Chequamegon Bay Golf Course on the West side of Ashland. The boys placed two scorers in the top...
View ArticleDenis N. Harder
Denis N. Harder, age 80, of Merrill, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at Pine Crest Nursing Home. Denis was born March 7, 1937, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, son of the late Walter and Aleda (Plant)...
View ArticleWIAA promotes athletics and community support
By Bob Gardner Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Dave Anderson Executive Director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Tailgates. Pep...
View ArticleMerrill Fire Department to offer Citizen Fire Academy
Does the thought of climbing an 100-foot ladder excite you? Would you like to use the “Jaws of Life” to cut through a car? Have you ever dreamed about leading a fire company into a burning building? If...
View ArticleVictory Lane on fire
The Victory Lane bar and restaurant on Cty. G in town of Merrill caught fire about 8:30 a.m. this morning. The fire started in the kitchen and quickly spread to engulf the building. The Merrill Fire...
View ArticleA very special ‘Letter to the Editor’ in honor of Maddy
Editor: “The 5th annual Remembering Kyle Memorial Scholarship Concert was a huge success! Because of the amazing support, from the 2017 Remembering Kyle Memorial Scholarship concert and this year from...
View ArticleMAPS welcomes new eduators
Tuesday afternoon, Merrill Area Public Schools welcomed 17 new educators to the district, including Breigha Bienfang-Johnas. Breigha is a 2013 graduate of Merrill High School and returns to MAPS as a...
View ArticleFire results in total loss of local sports bar
An early morning fire has resulted in a total loss for Victory Lane Sports Bar, located at W4998 Pinewood Lane; Town of Merrill. According to a press release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office...
View Article‘Only Leaves Should Fall’ Pie Social set for Sept. 14
Don’t let a stumble or slip lead to a hospital trip. Join the Lincoln County Fall Coalition on September 14 from 1-3 p.m. to better understand how your daily gait (walk), posture and strength can play...
View ArticleStatewide ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ initiative runs through Labor Day
Hundreds of law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin will combine resources to watch for impaired drivers as part of the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative that began Friday, Aug.18...
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Dixieland BBQ brings fresh, new dining option to downtown
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter If you happen to have noticed the distinct aroma of smoked freshness in the downtown area recently, your nose’s radar was most likely picking up the mouthwatering signals...
View ArticleFelony charges filed Lincoln County Circuit Court
Robert E. Shank, 28 of Merrill-was charged August 22 with three Felony counts of 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child-Intercourse with person under the age of 12. According to court records, Merrill...
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