Merrillan News

A family loses their historic home in a fire, but are thankful for what they still have - each other.

Amy Possley and Donald Yurske, both of Cedar Grove, were married May 9, 2009, at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Cedar Grove.

Steve Green admits he has been a bit concerned since learning of plans for a resin-coated sand processing plant being built relatively close to his Merrillan residence.

N., Apt. 204, Minneapolis, Minn.; guilty plea; bail jumping and resisting or obstructing an officer; sentence withheld and he was placed on one year probation with conditions that he serve six days in jail and pay $501. * Keith R. Watson, 38, of 192 S. Linden St., Dorchester; guilty plea; operating a motor vehicle after a license revocation; $350 ...

A fire kept firefighters busy for 5 A1 2 hours Tuesday. The Black River Falls Fire Department responded to East 2nd Street in the Town of Brockway It happened around 3pm.

A house is being considered a complete loss after a fire Tuesday afternoon. This is the release sent out by the Black River Falls Fire Department: At 3:20pm Tuesday afternoon, the Black River Falls Fire Department was called for a structure fire at 504 East Second Street in the Town of Brockway.

It's still called "The Big Store" in the village of Fairchild, but the 112-year-old business may only be a memory in a few months if patronage doesn't increase.

The DNR is investigating two ATV crashes in Jackson County where alcohol may be a factor.

A 28-year-old Marshfield man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly hit his girlfriend and then began punching himself when she threatened to call the police.

* Allen R. Barton, 41, of 502 Mcbride St., Merrillan; failure to notify police of an accident and no valid driver's license; fines totaling $435. * Ralph N. Fitzgerald, 59, of W379 153 Road, Spencer; no contest plea; hit and run; $476 fine.