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Day: March 20, 2025

MERRILL AREA UNITED WAY APPOINTS MOELLENDORF AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Area United Way Board of Directors recently announced that following the retirement of Dee Olsen, Debbie Moellendorf will become their new Executive Director. Moellendorf is a Lincoln County mainstay, having held previous positions with the UW-Extension system including their 4-H and Health and Well-Being programs. Along with education and outreach, her roles included grant writing and administration. The Board hopes her skills and strong community ties will support her in this role. Current Executive Director Dee Olsen will continue serving through May 2nd in the role…

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LINCOLN COUNTY PURSUING EARNEST MONEY FROM 2024 PINE CREST APA

Steve Dillon

Lincoln County is seeking earnest money as a result of the potential sale of Pine Crest that did not go through last summer. An asset purchase agreement (APA) for the Merrill based skilled nursing facility was approved by the County last Spring with Merrill Campus LLC and Senior Management, Inc.  The County states that the buyer paid $110,000 in earnest money as a part of the APA, and those funds are still with the title company. A resolution was unanimously approved during Tuesday night’s County Board meeting that would begin legal…

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MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING MARCH 16

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Police Department responded to 9 incidents last week. There were two instances where officers took an individual into custody at the request of WI Dept of Corrections, two reports of hit and run accidents, one report of theft, and one K9 assist from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop. The driver admitted he was in possession of drug items prior to K9 deployment. The items were located and given to the deputy for investigation. There was one arrest for OWI 3rd offense following…

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