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Month: September 2024

Merrill Fire Department To Continue Fire Prevention Education in Local Schools

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department is engaging in fire education in local schools again this fall, with the goal of teaching fire prevention to preschool through 5th grade students. The official theme will be “Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you!” for Fire Prevention Week, which takes place October 6-12, 2024. Lorraine Carli, Vice President of the Outreach and Advocacy division of the National Fire Prevention Association shared some thoughts regarding the importance of the life saving devices. Carli said that “Smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in…

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Merrill Police Department Report for Week Ending September 8th

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Police Department responded to 7 incidents last week. There were 2 accidents reported, one on Theilman St on Saturday, September 7th involving two vehicles and causing property damage. A call was received for vandalism at a local business. On Thursday, September 5th, the School Resource Officer investigated a report of suspicious activity involving a student. Two calls were received for unsafe driving, the drivers in both instances were placed under arrest for OWI. A call was received regarding a tire slashing at a local residence. An…

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Grand Opening for “The Humble” To Take Place Saturday September 14

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – A new local business will open in Merrill this coming weekend. Owners Jim and Johanna Doyle announced that the grand opening of “The Humble” will take place on Saturday, September 14th. The shop is located at 923 E Main St. Johanna spoke about the opportunity to have an impact on the community, and also doing their part to preserve history. “Jim and I are really excited to bring something new and fresh to the City of Merrill. We are very excited to open the doors for ‘The Humble’. We…

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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Report for Week Ending September 8

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 67 traffic stops last week.  There were 20 security checks. Deputies responded to 8 calls involving cars hitting deer, and one call of a car hitting a bear. Deputies followed up on 9 calls for unsafe driving. On Saturday September 7, deputies were alerted to a wrong-way driver, traveling S/B on the N/B lanes of US Hwy 51 near mile marker 222 in the Town of Birch. The driver was a 77-year-old woman from Manitowoc. There was no evidence of impairment. and a…

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Garage Fire in Town of Rock Falls Monday September 9 Causes Heat and Smoke Damage

Steve Dillon

TOWN OF ROCK FALLS – The Merrill Fire Department received a call at 3:32 PM on Monday, September 9 with a report of a garage fire at N4459 Mary Todd Court in the Town of Rock Falls. Initial reports were that smoke and flames were coming from the eves of the garage. The Department dispatched four vehicles to the scene, two of those EMS units. Firefighters were advised that while the garage was detached, other structures were located nearby. The initial response from the Merrill Fire Department included Engine 61,…

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Merrill Named as 2024 Mammoth Hike Challenge Community

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The City of Merrill is proud to be recognized as one of three trail communities as a part of the Wisconsin Ice Age Trail’s 2024 Mammoth Hike Challenge! Those interested in being a part of the one-month challenge during October can sign up for FREE on the City of Merrill Facebook page. Participants can compete individually or as a part of a team. Everyone logging at least 44 miles on the trail and visiting all three Ice Age Trail Communities will earn a limited-edition Mammoth Hike Challenge Patch.

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Merrill Fire Department Report Week Ending September 8

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 48 calls last week, bringing the total for 2024 to 1,562 calls. There were 39 calls requesting EMS services, excluding one call of a motor vehicle accident Monday, September 2nd on County Rd G resulting in injuries. A call came in on Wednesday, September 4th of a smoke scare on West Main St. One call was received as a result of a cloud to ground lightning strike on Taylor St. in the City of Merrill Thursday, September 5th, but no fire was…

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Lincoln County Health Department, Healthy Minds Coalition Look to Increase Awareness During Suicide Prevention Month

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – September is Suicide Prevention Month. The Lincoln County Health Department has joined with the Healthy Minds for Lincoln County Coalition to increase the public’s knowledge of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The County Health Department recently put out a release stating that efforts include developing a pool of resources to aid with increasing awareness surrounding the 988 line. Wallet card, magnets and posters will be distributed that are customized for Lincoln County.  An increased focus has been given to men in Lincoln County, as they are…

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Merrill Fire Department Honored as Gold Helmet Department

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department was honored this past week with a distinguished recognition from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, earning the title of a Gold Helmet Department. The NIOSH recognizes U.S. fired departments that enroll 50% of their active firefighters or more than 300 of their active firefighters in the National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer as a Gold Helmet Department. The Registry is the largest initiative aimed at understanding and reducing cancer among firefighters across the U.S. Gold Helmet Departments receive a certificate, web…

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Lincoln County Landfill to Close Tuesday Morning September 10, Re-Open Wednesday

Steve Dillon

LINCOLN COUNTY – Due to unforeseen necessary scale maintenance, the Lincoln County landfill will be closing on Tuesday September 10 at 8:30 AM. The landfill is also limited to only scaling loads under 60K lbs until the scale maintenance is completed. The landfill will be accepting refuse beginning at 7 AM on Tuesday, until the scheduled 8:30 am closing. Regular business hours will resume on Wednesday September 11 at 7:00 AM.

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