Lincoln County News

Traffic deaths in Wisconsin last month were tied for the lowest on record for the month of October, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

The U.S. Census plans to hire 4,700 part-time, temporary workers in a 17-county area that spans from Wausau to Hudson and Eau Claire to La Crosse.

A gift meant to honor a Merrill businessman and provide shelter for the Merrill City Band is putting the county at odds with a local family.

Wisconsin drivers better keep their eyes open this month, because November is typically when roughly 25 percent of all automobile-deer crashes are reported.

MERRILL - Former Lincoln County resident Robert Townsend of Madison will read from his recently published novel, "Spirit Falls," at T.B. Scott Library from 1 pm.

TOMAHAWK -- A new program in Lincoln County will help families learn ways to control their finances and stretch their dollars.

Fire officials say they don't know what caused a fire Thursday night that destroyed a convenience store and restaurant at a gas station north of Merrill.

MERRILL -- A move to shut down Merrill's municipal court could cost speeders and everyone else charged with violating city ordinances more money.

MERRILL -- Flu symptoms have struck 135 students at Prairie River Middle School, prompting the Merrill Area Public School District to close the school and cancel extracurricular activities and events until Monday.

Eudora L. Leverance, 91, of Neenah, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at Theda Clark Medical Center after a short illness.

Lincoln County 4-H celebrated National 4-H Week from Oct. 4 to 10. Local 4-H clubs placed promotional displays throughout the county.

Two Merrill residents were saved Sunday afternoon after their boat capsized and their calls for help were heard, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department.

EDITOR: I am a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference in Merrill and I am writing this letter on behalf of our free clinic.

When people think of 4-H, they often think of animals, and some of the projects involve animals.

In 1909, William Howard Taft became the 27th president of the United States, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was formed and construction began on a ship known as the Titanic.

Children's Service Society of Wisconsin's Family Resource Centers are proud to partner with Aspirus Women's Health and Aspirus Merrill Clinic to host its first annual Women's Event.

The second Lincoln County Volunteer Link Day is scheduled for Oct. 27 at the T.B Scott Free Public Library, 106 W. First St., Merrill.

MERRILL - The Lincoln County Democratic Party invites the public to the Fourth Annual Chili Supper from 3 to 6 p.m. on Oct.

The number of car/deer crashes remains steady despite the changing seasons. Eight crashes were reported this past week in Lincoln County and one car/bear crash was reported as well.

Authorities in Merrill are investigating a structure fire that started at about two o'clock Saturday morning.