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Judging continues along with the Century Farm Award at the Lincoln County Fair
Another day terrific day, another terrific opportunity to visit the Lincoln County Fair. Today’s events got off to noteworthy start with the Century Farm award in the activity tent. Presented by the...
View ArticlePie eating contest at the fair
A pie eating contest was added to the activities at the Lincoln County Fair this year. With Sue Kunkel serving as emcee in the first round of competition Friday, the winner was the youngest...
View Article‘Eagles’ tribute band rocks the grandstand
Friday night, Toronto,ONT Canada based ‘Eagles’ Tribute band ‘Hotel California’ rocked an audience of over 100 at the New Merrill Festival Grounds. Together since 1982, the five-piece band performed...
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Northern Roundup underway in Gleason
<> Northern Roundup 2016, presented by Rooster 6 Customs, is underway at the Gleason Community Club park just off Hwy. 17 in Gleason. The event celebrates all the facets of the hot rod culture....
View ArticleMerrill woman taken into custody following theft of diapers and deodorant
Sunday evening, an officer responded to a shoplifting complaint at a local store. Upon arrival, contact was made with store staff who reportedly indicated 26-year-old Ashley Lindemann had removed a UPC...
View ArticleLavish week results in felony charges for Merrill man
Orion D. Gutowksi 17 of Merrill– was charged July 15 with Felony-Misappropriation of identifying information to obtain money, 2 counts of Felony Bailjumping and a charge of Misdemeanor Bailjumping....
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The festivities continue
A little rain certainly wouldn’t stop people from enjoying the fair. Today saw more animal judging, including cats, small pets, domesticated exotic animals and goats. There was also a butter carving...
View Article‘Northern Round-Up’ showcases flaming fury
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter The 2nd annual ‘Northern Round-up’ kicked off Friday morning in Gleason. Following a two-day lineup of various events and live music, Saturday evening showcased a live...
View ArticleRepeated sexual assault leads to string of felony charges for Weston man
Peter C. Buntrock, 46 of Weston-was charged July 15 with Two counts of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child, 2 counts of Exposing Genitials or Pubic Area to a Child and two other felony charges related...
View ArticleLincoln County Sheriff’s reports
A 54-year-old Tomahawk man was taken into custody last Monday morning after a traffic stop in the City of Tomahawk. A deputy stopped the vehicle man was driving after he witnessed it strike a curb and...
View ArticleBrian H. Seefeld
Brian H. Seefeld, age 69, of the Town of Berlin, Marathon County, died Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield. A memorial gathering will take place at a later date. The...
View ArticleMerrill Police reports
July 22 11:44 a.m.- An officer investigated a theft from a business. The investigation continues and the suspect has been identified. 4:09 p.m.- An officer went to an address on West Street for a civil...
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Antigo puts the stop to Post 46 for Regional Championship run
By Nick Beversdorf Reporter The AA Regional Baseball Tournament continued into Friday, where Merrill Post 46 bested Rhinelander but then again fell to Antigo. Antigo didn’t lose a single game, making...
View ArticleThielman Street closed tomorrow; Grand Ave detoured
Merrill Public Works Director Rod Akey announces that construction on Thielman Street from Memorial Drive to Pine Ridge Avenue will require Thielman Street to be closed from 6:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on...
View ArticleUPDATED: Man killed by law enforcement after armed standoff
Local law enforcement was involved in an armed standoff in the town of Pine River Tuesday morning with a man who had earlier shot at an officer in Antigo. The incident ended in the death of the...
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Latzig farm awarded Century Farm status
Introduction by Bob Gruling During a ceremony at the Merrill Fair on Friday, July 22, Warren and Lois Latzig, owners of the farm located at W3193 Hillview Rd. in the Town of Pine River were presented...
View ArticleHaunted Sawmill up for sale
Over the past five years, the Haunted Sawmill has become one of Wisconsin’s top haunted attractions, drawing thousands of visitors to Merrill while providing local youth with the opportunity to raise...
View ArticleUPDATE: More details released on officer involved shooting
Local law enforcement was involved in an armed standoff in the town of Pine River Tuesday morning with a man who had earlier shot at an officer in Antigo. The incident ended in the death of the...
View ArticleCollege News
Matthew D.D. Purmal of Merrill has been selected for inclusion on the Dean’s List for academic achievement during the Spring 2016 semester at St. Lawrence University. Purmal is a member of the Class of...
View ArticleAntigo officer involved in traffic stop named
The Antigo Police Department Officer involved in the initial traffic stop which resulted in a high speed chase into Lincoln County and the eventual death of the driver has been identified as Patrolman...
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