September 3, 2024 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

Lincoln County Emergency Management Highlight’s “Start a Conversation” Theme During National Preparedness Month

September 3, 2024 Steve DillonLincoln County Emergency Management

LINCOLN COUNTY – During the month of September, Lincoln County Emergency Management will be communicating daily tips and sharing resources surrounding National Preparedness. September is National Preparedness month, and the Emergency Management team is highlighting the theme “Start a Conversation” to urge county residents to take the opportunity this month to discuss steps they’ve taken to prepare for potential disasters or emergencies. Whether developing an emergency plan, creating an emergency, or simply discussing how to stay informed, every conversation that we have is another building block in the effort to…

Merrill Police Department Celebrates K9 Dasty’s Third Birthday with Grateful Hearts

September 3, 2024 Steve DillonMerrill Police Department Celebrates K9 Dasty

MERRILL – Happy Birthday, Dasty! The Merrill Police Department celebrated their beloved K9 team member Dasty’s 3rd Birthday on Friday, August 30th. This year’s birthday celebration was a little more special for the department’s coverboy, as Dasty was officially declared free from blastomycosis earlier this summer. The department shared that back in May of 2024, Dasty deployed and successfully protected an officer who was engaged with a person that was actively resisting officers. Dasty joined the Merrill Police K9 team in October of 2022, training with Office Josh McCaskill.