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Lincoln County Finance And Insurance Committee Meeting Summary

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 Steve DillonLincoln County Finance And Insurance

LINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Finance and Insurance Committee met in the County Service Center on Friday July 12. There was a request to have $50K of contingency Sheriff’s Office 911 software budgeted, as a grant believed to cover the costs was not awarded. Also proposed was a request for $20K to cover expenditures related to the IT components of the Pine Crest transition that were originally planned to be covered from proceeds of the sale of the property, which was voided due to pending litigation. Both requests were…

Lincoln County Death Team July 8th Meeting Notes

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 Steve DillonLincoln County Death Team

LINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Death Team held their latest meeting on Monday July 8 in the Land Services Conference Room. County Coroner Valerie Caylor stated that she is seeing an average of 28 deaths per month in Lincoln County, with most of those in the 70 years or older category. Discussions took place during the meeting surrounding potential preventative initiatives specific to postpartum follow up. Those initiatives could include follow up mailings, phone calls and home visits. The team’s next meeting is scheduled for October 14.

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Report Week Ending July 14

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 Steve DillonLincoln County Sheriff's Office Report

LINCOLN COUNTY – Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 42 traffic stops last week. There was a report of one crash with multiple injuries on US Hwy 8 near Honey Rd, in the Township of Wilson. Deputies from both Lincoln and Oneida counties were dispatched to the scene. There were 33 security checks performed. Deputies also responded to 2 calls involving cars hitting deer and followed up on 14 calls for unsafe driving. The 911 center took seven nuisance calls. There were two hang-up calls.

Lincoln County Administrative And Legislative Committee July 2nd Meeting Summary

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Steve DillonLincoln County Administrative And Legislative Committee

LINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Administrative and Legislative Committee met on Tuesday July 2nd at the Government Services Center. UW Extension Dept Head Art Lersch announced his retirement at the meeting. Candidates to fill the position are yet TBD. Matt Pultz of the Veterans Office shared that walk-in’s have been up as of late, and that veterans should be encouraged to come into the office with questions about benefits that are available. Jason Spoehr of the county’s Information Technology department shared that a chatbot recently rolled out on the…

Antigo Mayor Resigns, Interim Mayor Selected

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Steve DillonAntigo Mayor Resigns

ANTIGO – The Antigo city council has announced that they have accepted the resignation of Mayor Terry Brand who will be moving out of the city, making him ineligible to hold the position effective immediately. Tom Bauknecht, Fourth District Alder has accepted the title of Interim Mayor. He will fill the position through the 2025 Spring election. This leaves an opening for the District 4 Alder position. The Council is accepting applications and cover letters from residents interested in filling the position.

Merrill Fire Department Report Week Ending July 14

July 16, 2024July 29, 2024 Steve DillonMerrill Fire Department Report Week Ending July 14

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 40 calls last week, bringing the total for 2024 to 1193 calls. There were 2 motor vehicle accidents that resulted in injuries. There were 29 calls requesting EMS services, excluding the 2 accidents that resulted in injuries. The department responded to 3 fire calls, 2 were grass fires and the third was a recreational vehicle fire. EMS responders were also dispatched to rescue an individual at a local swimming area.

Lincoln County Farm Reports Wolf Attacks

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 Steve DillonDepredation, Wolf Attacks

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reports that a beef calf was killed and an adult cow injured by wolves recently on a local farm in the Town of Pine River. The depredation and injury were verified by the US Department pf Agriculture on June 8, 2024. The DNR said that discussions are taking place with the livestock producer regarding non-lethal abatement options. The DNR partners with USDA Wildlife Services to investigate reported conflicts with wolves. If you are a Livestock producer and suspect depredation or harassment by a wolf…

Lincoln County Highway Committee July 10 Meeting Summary

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 Steve DillonLincoln County Highway Committee July 10 Meeting Summary

MERRILL – The Lincoln County Highway Committee held their monthly meeting on July 10th in the County Service Center. Two discussions took place surrounding Highway 107. The route is now open for ATV / UTV use on the stretch that passes through the Town of Rock Falls. Committee member Ken Wickham said WisDOT has reported that they do not currently support lowering the speed limit on that stretch of road. He explained their reasoning, and the steps that would need to be taken to lower it including the statutes covering…

18-Year-Old Driver Arrested in Merrill On Alcohol And Drug Related Charges

July 13, 2024July 13, 2024 Steve Dillon18-Year-Old Driver Arrested in Merrill

MERRILL – On Thursday July 4th, a Lincoln County Deputy on patrol stopped to check on a vehicle sitting with its hazard lights blinking at CTH’s Q and Z just south of Merrill in the Town of Scott. Upon making contact with the 18-year-old male driver, the deputy noticed an odor of intoxicants. The driver agreed to standard field sobriety tests. He was then placed under arrest for a violation of absolute sobriety given the results of those tests, along with being under 21 years old. The 18-year-old was also…

Merrill Fire Department Report For Week Ending July 7

July 13, 2024 Steve DillonMerrill Fire Department Report

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 54 calls last week. This bring the total for 2024 to 1152 calls. There were 3 motor vehicle accidents that resulted in injuries. There were 46 calls requesting EMS services, excluding the 3 accidents that resulting in injuries.