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Day: October 9, 2024

Local Cable Provider “Impersonators” Reportedly Trolling Merrill Neighborhoods

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – On October 2nd at 8:02 PM, the Merrill Police Dept received a call reporting two males had stopped at their home claiming to be from Spectrum and wearing Spectrum uniforms. The caller was suspicious, as their vehicle had no markings on it. An officer contacted Spectrum and found they were not currently conducting any door-to-door campaigns in the area, and they confirmed that all of their vehicles are marked.  The officer was unable to locate the individuals, and their intentions remain unknown at this time

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Lincoln County Sheriffs Department Report Week Ending October 6

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – Last week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 40 traffic stops and 25 security checks. There were nine calls involving cars hitting deer, and one call of hitting a bear. There were nine calls for unsafe driving. On Tuesday Oct 1, a deputy stopped a vehicle on Hwy 51 near the 209 MM for a speeding. During the stop a Marathon County Sheriff’s K9 was called to assist. The K9 made a positive alert on the vehicle prompting a search, which revealed approximately 25 grams of methamphetamine. The…

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Merrill Fire Department Report Week Ending October 6

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 38 calls last week, bringing the total for 2024 to 1,742 calls. There were 4 calls regarding smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector & alarm system activation. There was 1 motor vehicle accident Saturday October 5th on Joe Snow Rd, no injuries were reported. There were 35 calls requesting EMS services, excluding the 1 call for a motor vehicle accident. One call was received on Tuesday October 1st for a malicious false alarm on 10th St in the City of Merrill.

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Merrill Marching Jays Place 2nd At Greendale Marching Invitational

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – On Saturday October 5, the Merrill Marching Jays competed in the Greendale Marching Invitational. The Marching Jays came away with two recognitions, as they placed 2nd overall with a score of 72.825 and were also recognized as Best Percussion in Class AA. The second place score was an eight point jump from two weeks ago during the competition at Franklin High School. The Marching Jays ranked 2nd overall amongst the 13 bands competing, regardless of class designation.

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