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Day: June 20, 2024

2024 Cost of Bills Index Report Shows Merrill Households Expenses Lower Than Average

Steve Dillon

A recently published 2024 Cost of Bills Index Report provides a new standard comparison index for the most fundamental expenses that comprise the cost of living in a given area. Spending information for Merrill shows the average cost of household expenses to be $1,184 a month or $22,600 a year for the 10 most common household bills. These figures are 11% lower than the national average. Merrill households spend 36% of their income on household bills.

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Lincoln County Social Services Youth Justice Collaborative Committee Meeting Notes

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Social Services Youth Justice Collaborative Committee met at the County Service Center last Tuesday, June 11. Committee Member Jenna Dulap gave a very informative presentation on the current youth justice system. More information regarding resources for the system can be found at www.dcf.wisconsin.gov/ys. The committee also discussed what could be done to provide targeted preventative education. A presentation entitled Problematic Sexualized Behavior will be given at the committee’s next meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 1:00pm.

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Highway 107 Repaving Project Scheduled For 2026

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – A repaving project on Highway 107 in Lincoln County has been tentatively scheduled to be completed in 2026. During their meeting on Tuesday, supervisors presented a resolution requesting the State DOT fund and pave the shoulders of the 13.6 mile stretch of road between Wilderness Drive in Merrill and County S near Tomahawk. Completing the shoulder paving would make the scenic, winding roadway that hugs the Wisconsin River more user friendly for bikers and other non-motorized recreation. Following a brief explanation, the resolution was approved by supervisors,…

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