June 2020
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MAPS outlines COVID return to work guidelines
The Merrill Area Public School District (MAPS) Board of Education discussed return to work guidelines regarding COVID-19 during its remote meeting on June 17.
Lincoln County Board extends wheel tax through 2021
County leaders lengthen emergency order, hiring freeze, non-essential spending moratorium
Robert “Bob” L. Friedenfels
Robert “Bob” L. Friedenfels, age 89, of Medford, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020…
DPI issues guidance on a safe return to in-person instruction
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today issued Education Forward, a guidance document for Wisconsin district and school leaders to use as they plan for a safe, efficient, and equitable return to school for the 2020-21 school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maria Sosnovske
Maria Sosnovske, age 86, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Bell…
Sheriff’s Office warns of financial scams
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens of numerous financial scams that have occurred…
8th COVID-19 Positive reported in Lincoln County
Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) is confirming an 8th case of COVID-19 in Lincoln County.…
Melody “Mel” Albrent-Zaborsky
Melody “Mel” Albrent-Zaborsky, age 61, of Merrill, WI, and formerly of Tomahawk, WI, passed away…
Merrill man in custody following vehicle pursuit
A 51-year old Merrill man is in the Lincoln County Jail following a vehicle pursuit…
World’s largest cattle feeder modernizes Colorado-based operations with AGRA Industries
With more than 900,000-head across eleven US locations, Five Rivers Cattle, LLC. is the world’s…