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LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD APPROVES GRANT APPLICATION FROM BERTRAM COMMUNICATION

February 21, 2025February 28, 2025 Steve DillonLINCOLN COUNTY BOARD BERTRAM GRANT APPLICATION

LINCOLN COUNTY – As part of a continuous initiative to expand broadband access for more businesses and residents throughout the Northwoods, Lincoln County has approved a grant application from Bertram Communication during the County Board Meeting on Monday, Feb 17th. The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment grant program provides Internet Service Providers with grants to bring broadband to rural areas. A brief overview was shared by Supervisor Ken Wickham to the full board ahead of their vote. Wickham highlighted there are approximately 3,000 locations across the county that qualify for the…

LINCOLN COUNTY TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REVIEWS 2024 Q4 INFORMATION AT QUARTERLY MEETING

February 21, 2025February 28, 2025 Steve DillonLINCOLN COUNTY SAFETY COMMITTEE

LINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Traffic Safety Committee met on Tuesday, February 18th at the County Service Center. Merrill Police Chief Corey Bennett noted that there were 8 injury crashes in the 4th quarter of 2024. Lincoln County Sheriff Department Chief Deputy Tyler Iverson noted one accident involving fatalities on STH 17 in October and mentioned car vs deer crashes decreased in the 4th quarter. On the state level, committee member Todd Rasmussen shared that while there was an increase in fatal crashes statewide, Lincoln County crashes actually decreased.…