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Day: August 27, 2024

Merrill Fire Department Report: Week Ending August 25

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 47 calls last week, bringing the total for 2024 to 1471 calls. There were 46 calls requesting EMS services. There was a request to assist for standby for Tomahawk EMS on Highway J in the Town of Birch on Weds Aug 21. The Department also took part in two community activities last week. The team participated in last week’s 12th Annual Merrill Community Night Out on Tuesday August 20, providing demonstrations and rides in the ladder truck Boom. Then on Friday the…

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Merrill Dedicates Street Sign Honoring Loved Longtime Resident Roger “Budda” English

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – On Monday August 26, an honorary street sign unveiling was held at the corner of West Main and Wright streets in Merrill. The City of Merrill began the honorary street sign project in 2023 to recognize residents who have left their mark on the community. Today’s honoree was Roger “Budda” English. City leaders, members of Merrill’s Historical Society and family members gathered for the unveiling of the new honorary street sign. Placing the sign at that location was done so purposefully, as English walked to work through the intersection daily…

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