Start date set for new Merril fire chief
By Collin Lueck Editor Newly-appointed Merrill Fire Chief Josh Klug will start his new job on Monday, May 21. While his title may be new, Klug is no stranger to the Merrill Fire Department, having...
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The following cases were heard in Merrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court May 7, 2018. Disorderly conduct Cameron L. Baker, Merrill, $199.60. Speeding Joann L. Benedict, Merrill, $98.80; Elmer G. Engel,...
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May 7 Calls: #706- At 3:15 a.m. Med 62 responded, no transport; #707- At 4:01 a.m. Med 62 responded to Foster St. for a 69 year old male with a lift assist, no transport; #708- At 4:35 a.m. Med 62...
View ArticleMerrill Warrant of the Week
The Merrill Police Department holds arrest warrants issued 4/16/2018 for Schylur W. Seehafer, DOB 3/9/1994, last known address 210 N. Pine St., Merrill. The city recovered two judgments of $124, both...
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A 25-year-old Merrill woman was arrested Tuesday evening on a bail jumping charge. A deputy stopped the vehicle she was operating at 6:34 p.m. A check showed the woman’s driver’s license was suspended...
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May 14 12:50 p.m.- A caller reported unauthorized purchases on his debit card. A suspect was named and investigation continues. 12:59 p.m.- A male was arrested for a probation violation at the request...
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May 14 Calls: #751- At 10:58 a.m. Med 63 responded to Center Rd. for a 64 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH; #752- At 12:58 p.m. Med 62 responded to Snow Rd. for a 17 year old...
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The following cases were heard in Merrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court May 14, 2018. Inattentive driving Brenda L. Anderson, Merrill, $111.40; Cody R. Cavett, Merrill, $111.40. Speeding Stacy L....
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A 20-year-old Tomahawk woman was injured Monday morning after a one vehicle rollover in the Town of King. The woman was traveling west on County Rd .D when she went off the side of the road, over...
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May 21 8:27 a.m.- Officers made contact with a female party after receiving a call to check her welfare. During the contact, dispatch advised the female and a male party at the residence both had...
View ArticleMerrill Police Department’s Warrant of the Week
The Merrill Police Department holds arrest warrants issued 5/14/2018 for Gene A. Chiarello, DOB 10/28/1961, last known address 15 Marinette St. #4, Tomahawk. The city recovered judgments of $98.80 for...
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On Monday just after 3 p.m. a crash was reported on US Hwy. 51 at County Rd. S. At 3:30 p.m. a southbound vehicle towing a boat lost a tire off the trailer which landed in the median, the hot rim...
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May 29 9:20 a.m.- A caller reported someone used a check stolen from her to make a purchase. A suspect is known and investigation continues. 9:20 a.m.- A male was arrested for a probation violation at...
View ArticleAlcohol suspected factor in fatal Tomahawk area motorcycle crash
On Saturday June 9, 2018 at 5:55 PM the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a motorcycle crash on County Rd D at Sunny Point Road; east of Tomahawk in the Town of King. The...
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A 26 year old Tomahawk man was arrested early Tuesday morning on a criminal traffic charge. A deputy investigating a suspicious vehicle on County Rd N located the man in the running car at 3:00 AM. The...
View ArticleGleason Community Club Donates to Town of Russell Fire Department.
The Gleason Community Club recently donated $1,100 to the Town of Russell Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured is Dorothy Gennrich of the Community Club handing the check to Assistant Chief Jeff Karau....
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June 11 8:29 a.m.- A male was arrested for a probation violation at the request of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. 10:34 a.m.- A hotel reported two men had taken a part off a hot tub rendering...
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A 32-year-old Merrill man was arrested Thursday afternoon for violating the terms of his probation. The man rolled his vehicle on State Rd. 107 at County Rd. E in the Town of Rock Falls at around 3:30...
View ArticleMerrill Warrant of the Week
The Merrill Police Department holds arrest warrants issued 5/14/2018 for Dawn M. Davis, DOB 9/19/1981, last known address 508 1/2 Grand Ave., Merrill. The city recovered a judgment of $199.60 for...
View ArticleSex offender to be released to Lincoln County
In accordance with WI State Statute 301.45(2m), the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is releasing information on Thomas Burrows to the local media and community. On July 7, 2018, Burrows will be...
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