Torrential rains leave standing water in town

Torrential rains in Merrill left standing water in areas on Wednesday, the first day of the Lincoln County Fair.

A man attempts to clear a storm sewer to enable water to drain from a flooded street in Merrill after Wednesday’s downpours. Photo submitted by Ann Maine Randall.
Torrential rains last Wednesday, August 11, temporarily flooded area streets, as City storm sewers couldn’t keep up. Here, Lake Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets still had standing water even after the storm clouds have passed. Photo submitted by Ann Maine Randall.

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