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Day: June 19, 2024

Crash Involving Motorcycle And Minivan Results In Three Injuries

Steve Dillon

TOWN OF SCOTT – A two-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and a minivan resulted in three injuries on Tuesday, June 18th. The minivan was headed west on County Road Q when it attempted a left turn onto County Road K. At that same time, a Harley-Davidson driven by a man from McAlester, Oklahoma that was heading north on K struck the middle of the van on the driver’s side. The 55 year old driver of the bike and his 47 year old female passenger were thrown from the vehicle. Both…

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Merrill Police Department Report For Week Ending June 16th

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Police Department responded to 17 incidents this past week. One call was for trespassing, resulting in an individual being taken into custody on an active warrant. Four calls were received for domestic disturbances and disorderly conduct. Six calls were received for theft. There was a crash involving two vehicles resulting in officers issuing a citation for failure to yield. Two calls were received for potential scams, one at a local business and the other at a residence. There were 3 reports of property damage, one of…

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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Report For Week Ending June 16th

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 40 traffic stops this past week. There was one crash, which was originally reported as property damage with no injuries. Deputies arriving at the scene discovered a two-vehicle crash had actually occurred. EMS services were requested by one of the drivers for a wellness check. Deputies responded to 15 crashes involving cars hitting deer, and one call for a car striking a coyote. The 911 Center took 13 calls.

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Pultz Begins New Role As Lincoln County Veterans Service Officer

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – Recently appointed Lincoln County Veterans Service Officer Matthew Pultz started his new role on Monday June 17. Pultz, who was appointed to the position by the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors, replaces previous Veterans Service Officer John Olson who now serves Portage County in the same capacity. While in the United States Marine Corps, Pultz was stationed in Camp Fallujah, Iraq and is a combat veteran. His most recent role with Lincoln County was in their IT Department as a System Administrator.

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