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Merrill High School Welcomes Six New Staff, One New Coach

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – Merrill High School added six new Staff members and a new coach over the past week. Tammy Neeb joins the staff as Special Education teacher, and Julie Schroder will be Merrill High’s new Art instructor. Rounding out the new pool of staff members are Social Studies teacher Samantha Braun, Science teacher Megan Schimka, and English teacher Taylor McFarlane. along with Jason Wadzinski who has transitioned from the Middle School to become Merrill High School’s Alternative Education Instructor. Jason is also entering his fourth season as the Bluejay’s Varsity Head…

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Lincoln County Jurors Now Have Option for Electronic Payment for Duties

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – At their meeting this past Tuesday August 20, the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors approved a new contract with Court Funds. It’s a program that allows debit card payments to jurors in an effort to make the process more efficient, giving them access to the funds as soon as the transaction is completed. Supervisor Alan Bishop introduced the resolution, sharing that the new payment method should also save the county money since costs for paper checks, stamps and envelopes will be eliminated. This will also free up the time and labor…

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Merrill Bluejay’s Head Football Coach Reflects On 2023, Looks Ahead to 2024 Season

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Bluejays Varsity football team kicks off their 2024 season on the road tonight, Friday the 23rd as they take on the Osceola Chieftains. Head Coach Jason Wadzinski sat with Chad Holmes of the Big High School Sports Show on Wednesday the 21st to discuss the upcoming season. The Coach started by sharing some thoughts regarding last season, stating “Last year was a challenge. We had a number of close, one score games. We had been in a lot of games, we just weren’t able to finish…

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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report: Week Ending August 18

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 40 traffic stops last week.  There were 33 security checks. Deputies responded to 4 calls involving cars hitting deer. Deputies followed up on 9 calls for unsafe driving. On Sunday August 18, deputies were dispatched to an address on Short Rd in the Town of Bradley regarding a report of a man threatening the individual who made the report. The reporting person said the suspect came to his door and was pounding on it hard enough to rattle the house. Upon investigating the…

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Friends of Council Grounds Annual Photo Contest: Local Nature Lovers Can Now Cast Their Vote

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – If you live in Wisconsin’s great Northwoods, chances are you are a nature lover. Residents of Merrill and Lincoln County are fortunate to be the home of Council Grounds State Park, the perfect venue to enjoy all that nature has to offer. From the vast array of wildlife to the campgrounds, lakes and rivers, the Park serves hikers and runners with its naturally hewn exercise trails and soothes peace-seekers with its natural beauty. Recently, Friends of Council Grounds hosted the 2024 version of their annual photo contest. Information…

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Merrill Bluejays Football Booster Club To Host Home Season Opener Trifecta and Tailgate On August 29

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – On Thursday August 29, the Merrill Bluejays Football Booster Club will host a Home Season Opener Trifecta and Tailgate at Merrill High School’s Jay Stadium. The event will begin at 2:30 PM with kickoff for the Prairie Middle School 7th grade team, followed by the 8th grade team kickoff at 4:00 PM. There will be a Family Friendly Tailgate at 5:00PM in the MHS parking lot, and then the MHS Varsity Team kicks off at 7:00 PM. Middle School games are free to attend. Tickets for the Varsity…

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Merrill Police Department Weekly Report: Week Ending August 18

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Police Department responded to 17 incidents last week. There were 4 calls for disorderly conduct and public drunkenness, with one of those calls reporting a female who was found slumped over in a vehicle that had been left in gear in a local store parking lot. A search of the vehicle revealed prescription medication, methamphetamine and other illegal substances and devices. The suspect was arrested on numerous counts of possession, as well as probation violation.  Two calls were received for theft. There were two reports of animal…

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Merrill Fire Department Weekly Report: Week Ending August 18

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 59 calls last week, bringing the total for 2024 to 1,424 calls. There was one motor vehicle accident that resulted in injuries, involving a car striking a pedestrian. Merrill police also responded to the scene. There were 46 calls requesting EMS services, excluding the accident where the individual was struck by a vehicle. There was one call with a report of an odor of smoke. One call came in reporting the potential of carbon monoxide poisoning. There was also a call where…

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Merrill Community Night Out – Tuesday Evening August 20

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – Merrill’s 12th Annual Community Night Out will take place tonight from 4PM-7PM at the Bierman Building and Merrill Fair Grounds. Free bus rides to and from the event are available with the Merrill-Go-Round, with pick-ups taking place during the 5 o’clock hour, leaving the event at 6:45 to drop folks off. Reservations for the event need to be made before 4PM today at 715-536-7112. There will be free food and activities, and special presentations by Merrill’s Police and Fire Department personnel. Music for Tuesday’s Community Night Out will…

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Lincoln County Public Safety Committee August 14 Meeting Notes

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Public Safety Committee met on Wednesday, August 14. County Coroner Valerie Caylor reported that there were 28 deaths, one autopsy and 21 cremations in the County during July of 2024. Caylor expressed appreciation to the Children’s Alliance of Milwaukee who donated three infant death kits. Sheriff Ken Schneider presented a request for authorization for additional LTE Correctional Officers, as there are correctional officers who are retired or previously worked for the department showing interest to return part time. The Committee discussed placing a cap…

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