Assault on staff member at Lincoln Hills remains under investigation
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault of a staff member that occurred at the Lincoln Hills School in Irma. According to a press release issued by the Sheriff’s Office moments...
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October 9 10:43 a.m.- A male was arrested for a probation violation at the request of Probation & Parole. 5:50 p.m.- Officers were dispatched to a suspicious person complaint in the 900 block of E....
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A 32-year-old Merrill woman was arrested last Monday afternoon on a warrant through the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Deputies located the woman at her home. A 24-year-old Tomahawk man was...
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October 16 7:07 a.m.- An officer responded to a vandalism complaint. The caller advised some time over the weekend, someone had taken green spray paint and vandalized a semi-trailer on their property....
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The administration staff at the Sheriff’s Office invites you to stop by for trick or treating. They will be handing out treats on Halloween from 3-5 p.m. Use the glass door on the far south west corner...
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NTC hosts Tactical Range ribbon cutting
Tuesday morning, members of city administration joined members of NTC and Church Mutual senior leadership for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Tactical Safety Range at the 36- acre NTC Public...
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From Victim to Advocate: A local woman’s journey back from domestic violence
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Last month, a high-profile domestic violence case stemming from a Fall 2015 incident, came to a close. The case garnered statewide attention when details of the perpetrator...
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MFD receives new Ladder Truck
Last week, the Merrill Fire Department took possession of their new 2017 Pierce Ladder Truck (Truck 63); replacing their former Pierce ladder truck built in 1998 which had reached its 20-year service...
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October 23 9:55 a.m.- An officer was dispatched to a theft complaint. Suspects were identified and an ongoing investigation is occurring. 9:58 a.m.- Officers were dispatched to the Probation and Parole...
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Crime Stoppers of Lincoln County needs your help. The Merrill Police Department is investigating several acts of vandalism reported on Oct. 16. Garages on River Street and the nearby Public Service...
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The Merrill Police Department holds arrests warrants issued 9/25/17 for Karen S. Hamsing, DOB 8/13/1958, last known address 406 W. Main St., #2, Merrill. The city recovered a judgment of $162.60 for...
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MFD garners state DWD recognition
Wednesday afternoon, the Merrill Fire Department received a visit from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s (DWD) Deputy Secretary Georgia Maxwell and Assistant Deputy Secretary Dave...
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A 48-year-old Tomahawk man was arrested last Monday morning on a criminal traffic charge. The incident was reported just before 1 a.m. and began when the man backed into a vehicle. The driver was...
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October 23 Calls: #1473- At 3:50 a.m. Med 62 responded to Center Rd. for a 60 year old female with a medical problem, no transport; #1474- At 2:56 p.m. Med 62 responded to Edwards Dr. for a 10 year old...
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The following cases were heard in Merrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court Oct. 16, 2017. Possession of marijuana William E. Bradaseric, Tomahawk, $187; Michelle M. Durkee, Tomahawk, $187, possess drug...
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October 31 6:56 p.m.- An officer responded to a theft complaint. The caller advised that her wedding ring had been stolen from her residence and she knew who had it. She has been in contact with the...
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On Tuesday, ice covered roads caused traffic issues during the morning hours. A crash in Tomahawk left a Tomahawk teen seriously injured. The crash happened at 7:43 a.m. on County Rd. E near Wadell...
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November 6 2:56 a.m.- An officer on patrol located a female subject that had an active warrant for her arrest. The female subject was taken into custody on the active warrant and transported to the...
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The Merrill Police Department holds arrests warrants issued 9/25/2017 for Tyler M. Anderson, DOB 4/6/1996, last known address W810 Elm Ridge Ave., Merrill. The city recovered a judgment of $124 for...
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Ask an Official: MPD Chief explains winter parking restrictions
This week’s featured question was submitted for Merrill Police Chief Corey Bennett Merrill Police Chief Corey Bennett The question reads: “When do we have to start parking off the street by? Just...
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