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Author: Steve Dillon

FRIENDS OF WISCONSIN STATE PARKS HOLDING BUDGET LISTENING SESSIONS

Steve Dillon

The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks is currently holding Wisconsin’s budget listening sessions with Governor Evers. A major focus of the sessions is continuing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant Program. Availability to this grant is critical to many of the larger projects the FWSP and Friends of Council Grounds State Park have been able to complete for the Parks. Upcoming Budget Listening Sessions Tuesday, December 10 – Milwaukee 5:30pm – 7:00pm – ThriveOn King, 2153 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Thursday, December 12 – Ashland 5:30pm – 7:00pm…

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LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ENTERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SALE OF PINE CREST

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors has issued a Request for Proposal through the County Administrative Coordinator to contract with an individual or entity as a Real Estate Broker for Pine Crest Nursing Home. The intent is to provide information and solicit proposals from prospective buyers of the county-owned facility. Specifications and instructions must be strictly followed and can be obtained from the County Clerk at 801 N. Sales Street or online at co.lincoln.wi.us. Proposals are due to the County Administrative Coordinator by Noon on Wednesday, December…

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“HOME TO HOME” PROGRAM OFFERS PET OWNERS UNIQUE APPROACH FOR FINDING PETS NEW HOMES

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Humane Society is encouraging pet owners who can no longer care for their pets but want to find them a loving new home to explore their Home to Home program. This initiative offers an alternative to surrendering pets to the shelter by allowing owners to keep their animals while actively searching for a new, caring family. Through Home to Home, pets remain in their current environment while the Humane Society helps promote them on its Facebook page, easing shelter overcrowding. This thoughtful program reduces…

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Lincoln County Health Department Promotes Mental Health for Students Through Book Donations

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – With support from the Healthy Minds Coalition, the Lincoln County Health Department recently donated books about various mental health topics to Merrill Area Public Schools, Tomahawk School District, and the T.B. Scott and Tomahawk libraries. This initiative seeks to empower youth with tools to develop mental health skills and coping strategies. These resources are especially valuable for students facing barriers to mental health services or delays in accessing care.

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LINCOLN COUNTY CORONER REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2024

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – During the most recent Lincoln County Public Safety Committee meeting held on Wednesday Nov 13, County Coroner Valerie Caylor reported that the past month was the busiest since she has taken office. Caylor said there were 41 reported deaths, 35 cremation reports, three accidents, nine death certificates issued and nine formal death investigations. Caylor also reported that a letter has been sent to the Postmaster encouraging postal carriers to be more aware of mail accumulating in residential mailboxes, prompting the possibility of the need for a wellness…

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Merrill Area Public Schools Promotes Awareness and Support for Homelessness

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – November is National Homelessness Awareness Month, and Merrill Area Public Schools is reminding local residents to raise awareness and support surrounding this ever-growing issue. The homeless community includes more than just those living outdoors and facing the elements. The McKinney-Vento Act defines homelessness as lacking a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. Folks staying in their cars, in shelters or motels, or temporarily staying with others due to hardship are also considered homeless.

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LINCOLN COUNTY ANNOUNCES 150TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY HUNT WINNERS

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – The winners of the Lincoln County 150th Anniversary History Hunt have been announced. There were 41 History Hunt card entries, and three winners were drawn from the group.  Winners of $25 in Chamber Bucks are Adler Budzynski for the Tomahawk Chamber, and Geralyn Grell for Merrill. The Grand Prize Winner of a One Night Stay at Chula Vista sponsored by Sunrise Broadcasting is Laurie Wegner.

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Merrill Fire Department Report Week Ending November 17

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 45 calls last week, bringing the total for 2024 to 2,017 calls. There was one call on Saturday November 15 for a carbon monoxide detector activation with no CO present on Jackson St in the City of Merrill. There were 40 calls requesting EMS services. A call was received Wednesday November 13th regarding a motor vehicle accident with injuries on Scott Rd in the Town of Scott.

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