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Day: August 8, 2024

Thursday August 8 House Fire in Town of Rock Falls Displaces Homeowner

Steve Dillon

TOWN OF ROCK FALLS – On Thursday August 8th at 8:14 AM, multiple units from the Merrill Fire Department were dispatched to a house fire on South End Road in the Town of Rock Falls. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department was also on site to assist in the effort. There was only one occupant living at the residence, who was found outside of the home and uninjured. Upon arriving on the scene of the blaze, the department found that the house was fully engulfed in flames. A water tank was set up…

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Former Wisconsin District Attorney General Schimel Visits Lincoln County Fair As Part Of Northwoods Tour

Steve Dillon

Blue Jay 96.3’s Steve Resnick had the opportunity to spend some time with Brad Schimel, former Wisconsin District Attorney General at theLincoln County Fair yesterday. Schimel is currently on a tour of the Great Northwoods promoting his bid for the Wisconsin Supreme Court as the Conservative Candidate on the April 2025 ballot. When asked about why he decided to make this run, Shimmel reflected on last year’s supreme court election process, stating “The Candidate who won, two thirds of her money came from outside the state of Wisconsin” and that…

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Lincoln County Opioid Task Force Seeking Partners From The Community

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN – Lincoln County’s Opioid Task Force is currently in search of two community members who have been affected by the Opioid epidemic to jointheir team as partners, giving them a voice for the many who are impacted by the opioid crisis. Lincoln County has agreed to accept several opioid settlement payouts resulting from larger nationwide lawsuits. The funds received do come with stipulations as they are typically allocated towards opioid remediation through prevention, awareness or treatment. The Task force is currently made up of members representing law enforcement, health,…

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Merrill High School Welcomes Burmeister As New Boys Soccer Coach

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – Merrill High School has announced the hiring of Merrill product Casey Burmeister as their new Boys Soccer Coach. Casey recently accepted the position, and said she plans to reach out to the team once all of the pertinent information has been made available to her. A soccer lover and player since she was a child, Burmeister has a degree in sports recreation and management and has coached soccer at both the parks and recreation and club levels. She said what she is looking forward to the most is…

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Merrill MASH-style Blood Drive on Thursday August 8 Features Vintage Military Ambulance, Encampment

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Community Blood Center will bring their Summer Tour for All Types to Merrill’s Northwoods Veterans Post at 601 Johnson St on Thursday August 8 from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. As a part of their MASH-style Blood Drive, they will feature an Army Ambulance provided by Motorama Auto Museum in Anawa. Blue Jay 96.3’s Artie Wy and Cindy O will be broadcasting live on-site from 10 AM until noon. Local residents are encouraged to come out and donate a pint of life saving blood.

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