The Merrill Fire Department has announced a new hiring process for Firefighter / Paramedic. The Department is now accepting lateral transfers. Area residents are encouraged to share this information with friends or family who may be interested in becoming a Firefighter. The list of minimum qualifications and benefits along with the application process can be found on the Merrill Fire Department Facebook page
Read MoreLINCOLN COUNTY – December is Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month. Playing with toys is a fun and vital aspect of every child’s growth and learning, but many children end up in hospital emergency rooms each year due to toy-related injuries. The Lincoln County Health Department is reminding folks this holiday season to ensure that art materials, such as crayons and paint, are labeled ‘nontoxic.’ It’s equally important to check which toys may pose choking hazards. For more information about toy safety, visit kidshealth.org.”.
Read MoreA plan is in place for local law enforcement agencies to reduce the incidence of impaired drivers on roadways throughout the holiday season. Once again, this December, the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is underway and will continue through January 1. The campaign features public education and outreach efforts, as well as an increase in patrols. The DoT reports that during the 2023-24 holiday season, nearly 400 crashes throughout the state were attributed to impaired driving. The DoT is also encouraging drivers to slow down, eliminate distractions, and…
Read MoreMERRILL – The Merrill Police Department responded to nine incidents last week. There was one report of theft, and one report of fraud. There were two reports of probation violations, two instances of domestic disturbances and three calls for disorderly conduct, with all three occurring at local residences. There were two reports of property damage, one of those where an individual’s tires were slashed.
Read MoreNORTHERN WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin DNR is urging residents to remain cautious of quickly changing ice conditions on lakes and waterways, which are especially common during the early and late parts of winter. Additionally, snowmobilers are advised to slow down, stay on marked trails, dress appropriately, carry a first aid kit, and never travel alone. State law prohibits those over the age of 12 and born after January 1st of 1985 from operating a snowmobile without a valid safety education certificate. You can visit dnr.wisconsin.gov/Education/OutdoorSkills/IceSafety for more information.
Read MoreMERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 36 calls last week, bringing the total for 2024 to 2,196 calls. There were 31 calls requesting EMSservices. There were two reports of carbon monoxide incidents in Merrill during the week, one on North Thomas St on Tuesday December 10th and the second on Lark St on Friday December 13.
Read MoreMERRILL – The City of Merrill reminds residents that only one teaspoon of winter salt melt will pollute 5 gallons of Water, so be mindful when treating surfaces. Best practices include shoveling first and allowing the sun to melt surface ice and snow. Make sure to scatter salt leaving space between the grains. Use sand as an alternative method especially as temps go below 15 degrees when most salts are ineffective. Ask contractors if their staff attended a smart salting workshop and if not, encourage them to attend and become…
Read MoreMERRILL – Waid Funeral and Cremation Service and Taylor-Stine Funeral & Cremation of Merrill have announced their planned consolidation into one united business. Effective January 1, 2025, the new business name will be Taylor-Stine-Waid Funeral and Cremation. There will be no disruption in services during this transition. The two locations will continue to operate separate facilities with the combined staff working across both sites. This will give families the opportunity to choose the funeral home they feel best fits their needs while taking advantage of a shared wealth of expertise…
Read MoreLINCOLN COUNTY – Last week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 43 traffic stops and 32 security checks. There were five calls involving cars hitting deer, and one where a car struck a bear. There were three calls for unsafe driving. On Tuesday, December 3, a deputy conducted a traffic stop for an expired registration on CTH Q in the Town of Scott. Further investigation revealed the 40-year-old driver from Wausau had been stopped earlier that evening in Marathon County and was cited for the expired registration and given a written…
Read MoreMERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 46 calls last week, bringing the total for 2024 to 2,159 calls. There were 37 calls requesting EMS services. There was one report of a motor vehicle fire on Friday, December 6th on County Road K in Merrill. There was a call for a building fire on County Rd JJ in Merrill on Wednesday, December 4th. A carbon monoxide incident was also reported on Wednesday on Logan Ave in Merrill.
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