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Firework Likely Caused Lincoln County Grass Fire
An aerial firework likely caused the most recent grass fire in Lincoln County. Yesterday’s fire in the town of Birch was called in to 911 at just before 2:30. The property was located in the 6000 block of County Rd. H. Firefighters from the Town of Russell, along with the Lincoln County Sheriff and the ...
State Crime Lab Analyzing Remains Found in Taylor County
Officials, including the state crime lab, continue to investigate human remains found in Taylor County over the weekend. The body was discovered on Friday off of County Highway C near Medford. A couple out walking came across what they initially thought was a pile of clothes in the woods, only to discover those remains. Representatives ...
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department Reports
Deputies arrested a 41 year old Gleason man the day after investigating a disturbance. The initial incident occurred Friday morning on State Rd. 17 north of Merrill. The victim says she was driving when a passenger began fighting with her then left the vehicle. Deputies were unable to locate the man at the time, but ...
Construction to Begin at Sheriff’s Office
Lincoln County Sheriff Jeff Jaeger would like to inform the public that construction is set to begin on the administrative entrance a week from today. Previously, any significant rainfall caused flooding into the lower level of the safety building. During this project you can still walk into the Sheriff’s Office by using the jail’s public ...
Four Arrested in Tomahawk Drug Bust
Four more people were taken into custody on drug related charges following an additional bust in Tomahawk. Police Chief Al Elvins announced that the arrests brought closure to a 3-month narcotics investigation. As a result of the investigation 2 females; ages 18 and 22 and two males; ages 19 and 25 were taken into custody. ...
Tomahawk Police Department Reports
Officers took a 41 year old man into custody at a Tomahawk residence. The man was wanted on a warrant through the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. After he was taken into custody, an exchange with an Oneida County deputy was arranged. A citizen observed a grass fire located just off of Bowen St. that was ...
Boy Scout Troop Sponsors Honor Flight Veteran
Another area veteran will be able to take advantage of next Monday’s Never Forgotten Honor Flight thanks to an area Boy Scout Troop. This past Tuesday, several members of Troop 548 here in Tomahawk presented a check for $500. This is the cost to sponsor the flight for Jim Likwarz. They surprised him at that ...
New Ministry Physician’s Assistant
Ministry Health Care has welcomed a new physician’s assistant to their staff. Jennifer Svencer will be providing care in the orthopedics department of Ministry Medical Group in Rhinelander. Svencer received her Master of Science degree in the physician assistant program at Seton Hill She also achieved a surgical technology diploma from Mount Aloysius University in ...
Note from THS
A couple of noteworthy events out at the School coming up for today. Students and staff will be wrapping up a successful THS Appreciation day. Throughout the week students have been reflecting on those who make a positive difference in the school and in their lives. This afternoon the faculty have arranged for a series ...
Tomahawk Kite Day
The skies at SARA Park will be full of colorful kites tomorrow as part of the first annual Tomahawk Kite Day. Children ages 6 to 12 will be entering their homemade kites into a contest with prizes available to the best judged kites based on four categories: Originality, Complexity, Size and Beauty. Of course bonus ...
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