The sidewalks in Phillips were last replaced in the summer of 1996. Twenty-nine years later, the council is hoping to have them replaced by the end of October 2025.
At the July 1, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting, Ayres Associates presented a contract for the administration of the sidewalk project. In the contract, it showed that Ayres Associates would charge $10,000 to apply for the DOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant. Alderman Mark Brzeskiewicz pointed out that line item, which started discussion regarding if the city should apply for the grant given the concern that the competitive grant may not be awarded. Justin, from Ayres Associates, said that items, such as bike racks, could be added to the application to make it more attractive to receive the grant, but he could not guarantee the city would get a competitive grant, as it depended on which other projects applied and how the city's project would rank amongst those other projects. Also, since the grant's application deadline is mid-October 2025, the sidewalk project could not be completed until 2026. Business owners had previously questioned how the sidewalk project will get done in 2025 at this late stage, but the council members said they want it completed in 2025. The council asked the few business owners who were in attendance if they wanted it completed this year. Mayor Chuck Peterson stated, at the start of the meeting, that public comment would be allowed at the start of the meeting but not during the meeting, so business owners replied by shaking their heads "yes" and "no" in response to getting the project done this year. Lynda Ludwig had arrived late and did not know comment was not allowed during the meeting, so she said that the city would score higher on the grant than Price County United Limited (PCUL) did when it applied for a sidewalk grant a number of years ago, because the city will score higher than a citizen or group. Justin agreed that a city submitting the application would score higher. Alderman John Klimowski stopped Lynda from speaking further, stating that the mayor had said no one could speak during the meeting, though he realized she had not heard that information since she arrived later in the meeting. At prior meetings, Kathy Billek had volunteered to write for the grant at no cost to the city, and Lynne Bohn offered her assistance with the grant writing. Kathy has written for grants in the past and has knowledge and experience with proper grant writing. The offer from these two business owners was not taken by the council.
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During public comment at the July 8, 2025 Common Council meeting, Lynne Bohn presented the concerns, questions, and comments of over twenty business owners. Lynne read text from the business owners, stating, "Since it was brought up at last week's meeting that perhaps the grant portion of the Ayres contract should be taken out, business owners are asking the council to keep it in and to look for any grants, because the council has said in and outside of meetings they would love to get us grants and would do anything they could to get us grants, which should mean Ayres would apply for grants." Aside from the grants aspect, Lynne stated that business owners had questions and concerns with the new "terrace." Some business owners were concerned that the slightly slanted, red terrace will be unsafe, unattractive, and not give enough room for sidewalk displays. Some were concerned that the concrete will not cure well in the fall or that the bids will be higher as contractors try to fit it into their schedule at the end of the year. Some were concerned that if a concrete contractor has openings so late in the year, perhaps that shows they don't get many contracts, and their work may not be as good. It was also expressed that, as mentioned at a previous meeting by Lynda Ludwig, the State of Wisconsin should be contacted to help with the double curb issue. Since the sidewalks cannot be completed until after the DOT is done with the road project, there is no time-savings trying to complete the project this year and some wondered why there is a rush to complete the project this year. The letter stated the exact thoughts of one business owner, which summarized well the thoughts of many, which was, "I would vote more for slowing down, proceeding methodically, looking at grants, and not trying to beat the weather."
The council discussed the possibility of applying for a grant and answered some of the business owners' questions. Ultimately, the council decided to keep the grant language in the contract but not pursue grants at this time.
Justin presented the sidewalk plan diagrams. Since a five-foot terrace would have infringed on business owners' properties, and easements would have been needed, or a jogging of the sidewalk may have occurred, the terrace was scaled back from five feet to three feet. The maximum pitch will be 8.1%. The terrace will be colored and possibly stamped. The terrace will only be on the west side from Subway to the former Wells Fargo bank building, which will eliminate the double curb that starts at the auto parts store and continues to the old bank. The colored terrace will not be in any other area.
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At the August 5, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting, Justin presented diagrams for the sidewalk project and showed the stamped pattern and color options, as he stated the terrace does not have to be red. The terrace area will be paid for by the city; the business owners are responsible for five lineal feet of actual sidewalk. The city chose four colors (shadow slate, sienna, lanon stone, and clary sage) and three stamped pattern options (stone, brick, or brushed with no stamped pattern) for the affected business owners to vote upon. Alderman John Klimowski suggested that the best option would be the cheapest option. Anne Baxter voiced that she did not think the city should pick the cheapest option but should select what will look best in our city. Justin also discussed that the double curb could be eliminated by the bait shop with a ramp for handicapped access, but this would mean the bait shop would need to buy a new door that would swing the opposite direction it does now. The step would then we near the building; therefore, the step would not be fully eliminated due to there not being enough space, so the business owner preferred to leave the curb as is in that location. The council agreed to proceed as the business owner preferred. Lauren Ball was concerned if salt, in the winter, would degrade the textured pattern and also questioned if business owners would be responsible for cleaning the snow off the terrace given business owners are only required to pay for five feet of sidewalk. Alderman Dick Heitkemper stated his stamped concrete handles the salt. Jim Heizler, Department of Public Works, stated the business owners would continue to remove snow from the entire sidewalk, including the new terrace.
The image shows the color choices. The outer color swatches were presented to the business owners in a survey from the city, which was taken from a file from the company. The inner color swatches came from a photo of the page of colors, which were presented by Ayres Associates at the meeting; the photo was taken by My Price County. The colors shown online versus in-person have different shade variations, so these swatches show a general concept of the colors.
The city plans to approve the contract with Ayres Associates at the next meeting on August 12 so that bids can be put out that day through late August. At the September meetings, a bid could be selected. The city hopes the sidewalk project will get completed by the end of October 2025 if all goes according to plan.
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Reports received by the police departments in Price County for the months of June and July have been condensed and summarized.
PRICE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Reports have not yet been received for June and July 2025.
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PHILLIPS POLICE DEPARTMENT
6-4-25: Police received information regarding a woman that was breaking a condition of her bond. The officer responded to the location, but the woman had already left. Price County Sheriff's Officer was able to locate and arrest the woman for bail jumping.
6-5-25: Police provided a police escort for the Phillips School District track and field state qualifiers.
6-5-25: Asked to assist the Price County Sheriff's Office with a possible domestic abuse incident outside the City of Phillips. One female was arrested and transported to the Price County Jail.
6-6-25: Made contact with a female who was sitting in a vehicle parked at a business that was closed. The female advised the officer that she drove there for an appointment with the manager, but no one was there. The officer ran the female through the mobile data computer and found the female's operating status was suspended. A citation for operating while suspended was issued, and the female advised her parents were on their way to pick her up.
6-6-25: Responded to a neighbor dispute on Flambeau Avenue. An officer arrived and mediated between two men. The dispute was over property lines and mowing grass. An officer advised both parties that a survey would be needed for any law enforcement action to be taken.
6-7-25: Police observed a vehicle traveling on South Lake Avenue. The vehicle was stopped for non-readable license plate.
6-8-25: Responded to a report of a power line down in the alley behind Lake Avenue near Cherry Street. An officer arrived and secured the area around the power line. The utility company arrived and restored the downed power lines.
6-8-25: Asked to do a welfare check on two children at a residence where the mother believed the father was intoxicated. An officer arrived on scene and observed the children were playing outside, and the father was sober and enjoying a campfire with his family.
6-10-25: Observed a vehicle parked on the wrong side of the street. The officer made contact with the driver and warned the driver.
6-10-25: Requested to investigate a neighbor dispute on Argyle Avenue regarding demolition waste being placed on the complainant's property.
6-10-25: Advised of a white 1998 Chevrolet GMT traveling on South Lake Ave where the operator's driver's license was suspended. Phillips Officer identified the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. While conducting a check on the driver, the Price County Sheriff's Office advised of located drugs and drug paraphernalia. The vehicle was searched, and the driver was taken into custody. The driver was booked into the Price County Jail on the charges of Possession of THC 2nd +, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Felony Bail Jumping, and a probation hold.
6-11-25: Received a report that there were multiple vehicles not stopping at stop signs after they finish their shift at work. Complainant requested extra patrol on Airport Road.
6-11-25: Conducted a Bar Compliance Check at a bar at the north end of the city. Officers were accompanied by agents of the Department of Revenue. Numerous violations were observed, and an officer will be following up with the establishment to correct the violations. Also conducted a Bar Compliance Check at a downtown bar, and no violations were observed.
6-12-25: Issued a courtesy violation notice on North Argyle Avenue to an owner for not displaying address numbers. The owner has seven days to display the building address.
6-12-25: Received a complaint from a man who advised his neighbor on Flambeau Avenue pulled a no trespassing sign out of his lawn and moved it and told him to stop trespassing.
6-14-25: Assisted the Price County Sheriff's Department with an altercation at an establishment in Prentice where a weapon was possibly involved. An officer and Price County deputies located the individual responsible and learned about a domestic abuse incident that occurred after the altercation. One male was arrested and brought to the Price County Jail.
6-16-25: Made contact with a man who stated that someone had went into his porch area and into a garage on Flambeau Avenue and had stolen items and cut the cord of an electrical tool. More investigation required.
6-17-25: Responded to 164 Cherry Street for the report of a hit and run accident. The complainant came out of work and located damage to the front of her vehicle. A Phillips officer took pictures of the damage to the struck vehicle and advised the complainant that a crash report would be completed due to the damage to her new vehicle. The officer viewed camera footage from the Price County Sheriff's Office and observed a newer Honda sport utility vehicle, dark in color, strike the complainant's vehicle but was unable to see the license plate which was blue in color on the top. The suspect vehicle struck the complainant's vehicle at approximately 9:19 a.m. and departed at approximately 10:00 a.m., traveling northbound on North Avon Avenue. The officer was not able to locate a license plate of the striking vehicle. A Phillips officer searched the area for a vehicle matching the description of the striking vehicle with no success. A state crash report was completed.
6-19-25: Observed a man with an open can of beer walking away from a business. An officer identified the man and explained to him the city ordinance regarding drinking on public ways. The officer had the man empty the can of beer. The man then walked to his residence.
6-20-25: Advised of a possible child abuse that occurred outside the City of Phillips. An officer advised the reporting party to contact the Park Falls Police Department and advise them of the situation.
6-23-25: Issued a Courtesy Violation Notice for failure to care for deceased trees on a property that was not in compliance with city codes. The property will need to be removed prior to the notice date or the city Department of Public Works will remove the tree and bill the owner of the property.
6-25-25: Stopped a vehicle for expired registration. A Price County investigator assisted with the traffic stop and observed the driver take a pipe out of his sock. The officers had the driver step out of the vehicle and found the pipe to be a marijuana pipe. Officers searched the vehicle and found a clear plastic bag of marijuana, two glass pipes with marijuana inside, part of a cigarette carton rolled up like a straw, and a plastic straw with a crystalline substance inside that tested positive for methamphetamine. The male driver was arrested for possession of marijuana (THC) and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Price County Jail for booking.
6-29-25: Received a report of a male individual who was throwing trash into the back of a female's vehicle. An officer arrived on scene and spoke with the female individual who provided a video of the incident. The officer observed the male individual was being belligerent and threatening the female individual. The officer arrested the male for Disorderly Conduct and transported him to the Price County Jail for booking and release.
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Reports were not received from 7-1-25 to 7-7-25.
7-8-25: Received a report of an elderly man who was dumping his residential garbage in the public garbage cans in the downtown area of the City of Phillips. An officer made contact with the man who admitted to doing it. An officer warned the man about his conduct.
7-9-25: Received an anonymous report of a cat that was trapped inside of a storm drain. An officer assisted in the removal of the cat from the storm drain, and a citizen that also assisted took custody of the cat.
7-11-25: Spoke to the manager of a local business in reference to noxious odors emitting from a dumpster behind their business. The manager advised that the dumpster was broken and leaking and corporate has to decide if and when they will fix it. An officer explained to the manager that they are in violation of a city ordinance regarding noxious odors. The officer advised the manager to relay to corporate that they will receive an ordinance citation if the dumpster is not fixed.
7-17-25: Advised that an individual called American Asphalt and threatened the crew members stating that if they did not leave Phillips they would cause harm to the crew. Police officers responded, talked to the individual, and warned him about his actions. The individual apologized and stated he knew he should not have said what he did. The individual blocked the phone number and stated that he would never call again. The officer spoke with the company, and they did not want an arrest made.
7-21-25: Asked to assist the Price County Dispatch Center with an intoxicated female who was being disorderly. An officer arrived on scene and assisted deputies with arresting the female. The female individual spit in the officer's face and bit a deputy. The female was arrested and transported to the Price County Jail.
7-21-25: Advised by an anonymous individual of an illegal poker game that was occurring at a local tavern on County Highway D. An officer spoke with the owner who stated the female individual was asked to leave earlier as she was being disorderly in the bar.
7-23-25: Dispatched to the area of South Argyle Avenue for a fawn that was struck by a motor vehicle. An officer responded and observed the deer walking by its mother, so the officer advised the complainant that the deer appeared to be okay and that Mother Nature would care for the The complainant was okay with this solution.
7-24-25: Advised of drugs that were found inside a residence on Eyder Avenue. An officer met with the person who advised he wanted to turn over drugs that he found at his residence. An officer obtained a plastic bag with a white crystalline substance inside, which tested positive for methamphetamine. The white crystalline substance was packaged into an evidence bag and placed into evidence.
7-26-25: Received a phone call regarding an adult male going through mail at different residences. The complainant stated that the person was in a white van. The officer was able to locate the vehicle at the post officer and determined that it was an employee.
7-26-25: Received a report of a property damage accident between a vehicle and equipment from American Asphalt. The officer responded, gathered necessary information, and took photographs of the damages. A state accident report will be completed.
7-26-25: Requested, at a bar on North Lake Avenue, to investigate a theft by fraud complaint. An officer responded and spke with a manager for the business who advised that they were a victim of a scam and were out $498.66.
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PARK FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
6-1-25: An officer responded to speak with a male reporting party about a disturbance where two suspects possibly threw something at a vehicle.
6-10-2025: Officers were dispatched to a residence for the report of a man who had an active warrant for his arrest. Officers responded, arrived on scene, and located the man hiding in the residence. He was taken into custody and transported to the Price County Jail.
6-11-25: Police responded regarding a male being in possession of a goat within city limits.
6-11-25: A reportable traffic crash occurred at an intersection. A vehicle and government property (stop sign/street, sign/fire hydrant) were heavily damaged. DPW notified.
6-12-25: An officer observed a woman on foot. The officer was aware of active warrants. Upon contact, she fled on foot and resisted the officer. Once secured, drug paraphernalia was located. Charges were referred to the DA's office.
6-12-25: Dispatch advised that a female had missed her turn and drove her car into a ditch. The car was successfully removed.
6-14-25: An officer was dispatched for a complaint of theft of electricity. The homeowner explained that his neighbor is stealing his electricity with an extension cord coming from his house. An officer saw the extension cord running from trailer to trailer.
6-23-25: Report of a skunk trapped in a post hole. Wisconsin DNR was contacted, and the skunk was removed.
6-27-25: An officer received a complaint from a reporting party who found his truck topper window shattered.
7-2-25: An officer received a complaint of a lot of yelling coming from Hines Park. The reporting party thought an altercation was taking place. After an investigation, no physical altercation took place.
7-3-25: An officer was informed of a male subject at the library / city hall who had been there for numerous hours. The person stated he was homeless and would sleep in his vehicle once the library/city hall closed.
7-4-25: Reported a disturbance between coworkers at a fast food restaurant. Parties were spoken to, and the matter seemed to be resolved.
7-5-25: While on patrol, an officer located a person down in a front yard. The welfare of the person was checked. The person had been drinking.
7-6-25: Report of a bear cleaning out bird feeders and going door to door looking for available food. USDA contacted.
7-7-25: A person wanted it documented that a father was making threats about killing his daughter's dog.
7-7-25: An officer spoke with numerous parties regarding a burglary at a residence. A search warrant was conducted and property and controlled substances were seized. Two suspects were taken into custody upon numerous charges.
7-11-25: An officer was dispatched to the medical center for a person who struck a nurse.
7-12-25: Delivered a letter from the City of Park Falls regarding a person not getting a building permit for a structure they built. The person hadn't obtained the building permit in the 30-day timeline given and will be cited for the violation.
7-13-25: An officer was notified that a dark colored pickup truck dumped tires into the dumpster at Hines Park. The suspect was located and cited for illegal dumping.
Reports were not received from 7-14-25 to 7-20-25.
7-22-25: An officer was dispatched for a female on an ATV, possibly trespassing on the mill property, and fishing off a bridge. An officer spoke with the woman and her husband about numerous DNR violations. The conservation warden was contacted and stated he will take over the case.
7-23-25: An incarcerated male reported that he had not heard from his mother in several months and wished to have a welfare check done on her. She was found safe and sound.
7-26-25: An officer was notified that a person was at a bar and shouldn't be. The person was on probation and had rules not to be consuming alcohol or in any establishment that exists primarily for the sale and consumption of alcohol. An officer responded but couldn't locate the subject.
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WIS 111, between Catawba and Phillips, will be under road construction starting August 4, 2025, through the middle of September.
The $3.1 million project will improve the road, addressing the cracking asphalt pavement and deteriorating storm water drainage culverts.
During culvert construction, WIS 111 will be closed. The detour will be via US 8 and WIS 13. For the remainder of construction, WIS 111 will be reduced to a single lane with flagging operations.
The schedule is dependent upon weather conditions.
On Sunday, July 27, 2025, at approximately 3:28 p.m., it was reported that an 11-year-old girl fell off the back of a boat on Lake Alexander in Lincoln County. She could not be located in the water.
Emergency responders from the Merrill Fire Department and Lincoln County Sheriff's Office were paged. The Lincoln County, Oneida County, and Marathon County Dive Teams were requested. The Wisconsin DNR plus Newbold and Pine Lake Fire Departments were also requested. All reported to the scene.
A search was immediately conducted with sonar. The girl was located; however, she was deceased. The body was recovered at 7:03 p.m.
No further information is being released at this time.
7-29-2025 UPDATE: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING CLAIMS CHILD'S LIFE
The 11-year-old girl who died in the boating accident is Maisy Livingston of Merrill, Wisconsin.
The investigation has led authorities to a suspected cause of death, which is carbon monoxide toxicity. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, "Maisy is believed to have suffered sudden loss of consciousness due to carbon monoxide toxicity, which caused her to fall out of the boat. Three other victims in the same boat were treated at various medical facilities for carbon monoxide toxicity. Their condition is considered stable, and they are expected to make a full recovery. An autopsy was performed on Monday, July 28, 2025. Preliminary findings indicated carbon monoxide toxicity to be a likely contributing factor to Maisy’s death. The investigation is ongoing; however, there does not appear to be any foul play or negligence involved at this time."
Police want to remind the public about a little-known boating hazard. Although uncommon, there are a number of documented incidents regarding carbon monoxide poisoning while boating. Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and can be fatal. If a watercraft moves at a slow speed for an extended period of time, carbon monoxide can build up in and around it. Carbon monoxide can even build up in open air boats, which do not have an enclosed cabin area. Boaters should be aware of wind conditions and contributing factors to help avoid this potential hazard.
The 2nd Annual Price County County-wide Garage Sales Event will take place on August 14, 15, 16, and 17, 2025 for anyone with a Price County address, whether in the city limits or the country in Phillips, Park Falls, Prentice, Kennan, Catawba, Fifield, Ogema, Brantwood, and southern Butternut. As long as you are in Price County, you can list your garage sale.
My Price County is offering free advertising to residents who would like to have a garage sale on that weekend. To participate, reserve your ad spot by submitting your first and last name, full address of your garage sale location, the days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday) and the times you set for your garage sale, along with a short list (25 words or less) of some of the items that will be at your garage sale. Either message My Price County on Facebook or send an e-mail to Contact@MyPriceCounty.com with "Garage Sale" in the subject line. While getting the garage sales sent via e-mail is preferred, you can call 715-339-6677 if you do not have access to Messenger or e-mail. My Price County will confirm receipt of all messages and e-mails. The deadline for submitting your garage sale is 5 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025. Please note, you will need to place your own garage sales signs and do any additional advertising that you choose.
Like last year, Phillips on Tap will be held on the Saturday of the event. Both events will bring more people to the area. Since Phillips on Tap starts later in the day on Saturday, everyone will be able to participate in both events. There should be a good amount of out-of-town people attending Phillips on Tap who decide to come early for the garage sales and a good amount of people coming to town for the garage sales who will stay for the music of Phillips on Tap. Last year's garage sale participants said Saturday was a very busy shopping day and they saw many garage sale shoppers. Anyone who hosts a garage sale can choose their days and times; no one has to host a sale on all four days unless they want to, and each sale can start and end as early or as late as chosen by each garage sale host.
The county-wide garage sale event is being held to help promote the county. Please help us make others aware of this event by sharing this article's link or the Facebook post. You can also follow and invite your friends to the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1233662171824346.
This is a free listing, so please get on the list, because the more sales on the list, the more likely garage sale shoppers are to travel from farther away, because the number of sales has to be worth their while to travel.
Sales will be posted by the morning of August 14, 2025, at https://www.mypricecounty.com/sales.html. Save that link but realize there are no current sales listed there yet, and the full list won't be published until August 14, 2025 (or a couple days earlier).
Governor Tony Evers released the following statement on Thursday, July 24, 2025, stating he will not run for a third term.
"Hey, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here.
You know, I was a scrawny kid with glasses who grew up scraping mold off of cheese. I never dreamed I’d end up governor of Wisconsin. But here I am.
For the last six years, you’ve welcomed me into your churches, businesses, classrooms, farms, hospitals, and communities. I cherish every moment—every tour, visit, high five, question, and selfie. It’s the honor of my life to be able to give back to the state that raised me.
I promised you when I ran for this office that I’d always work to do the right thing, that I’d always give it to you straight, and that I’d always try to be a governor for all of Wisconsin. And I work every day to keep those promises. That’ll never change.
I began my run for governor as a proud Plymouth Progressive, and that’s still who I am today. I’m a science teacher at heart who ended up running for office and winning five straight statewide elections.
So, would I win if I ran a sixth time? Of course. No question about that. But whether I’d win or not has never been part of my calculus about running again.
Here’s the truth: Wisconsin, the only thing I love more than being your governor is being a husband, a dad, and a grandpa.
I’ve spent 50 years in public service. I’m damn proud I devoted my entire career—and most of my life—to working for you. And from Plymouth to Baraboo, Tomah to Oshkosh, Verona to Madison, and everywhere in between, Kathy and my family supported me all the way.
Marrying Kathy is the greatest accomplishment of my life because it gave me a lifetime with her, three amazing kids, and nine incredible grandkids. For five decades, my family has sacrificed to give me the gift of service. They’re my world. And I owe it to them to focus on doing all the things we enjoy and love doing together.
It’s why, Wisconsin, I’m announcing that I will not be running for a third term.
I’m so humbled to be your governor. This is the best job I’ve ever had. And folks, we are not done yet.
There is, as always, much work to do. And, Wisconsin, I’ll be working just as hard as I have for the last six years to keep doing the right thing and deliver for you.
So, let’s get back to work. Forward, for you and for Wisconsin, always.
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