April 22, 2025 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

GAZEBO NIGHTS IN NORMAL PARK ROLLS OUT SUMMER 2025 SCHEDULE

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 Steve DillonMERRILL GAZEBO NIGHTS

MERRILL – Gazebo Nights in Normal Park has announced this year’s lineup as they prepare to move into their 14th season this summer. The popular concert series kicks off on July 10 with the polished and harmonious sound of Hip Pocket. The performances take place every Thursday evening, except for August 7 when they’ll take a break during the Lincoln County Fair. While the concerts are free of charge, local non-profits benefit through food and concessions, as well as weekly 50/50 raffles. In 2024, over $16K was raised by sixteen…

MERRILL GO ROUND COMPLETES COMMEMORATIVE 50TH ANNIVERSARY RIDE

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 Steve DillonMERRILL GO ROUND

MERRILL – The Merrill Go Round successfully completed its 50th Anniversary commemorative tour on Monday April 21. Bus Driver Brandy Brandt took a group of seven riders around Merrill, including Mayor Steve Hass and winner of the bus naming contest in 1975, Mike Ravn. Brandt followed the old trolley route, traveling on east and west first street across the river to West Main St, then completing the loop after the turnaround point in the 6th ward. The city has provided bus service consistently since 1973 with Dial-a-Bus service for the…

MERRILL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING APRIL 20

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 Steve DillonMerrill Fire Department Report

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 41 calls last week, bringing the total for 2025 to 713. There were 34 EMS calls. There was one motor vehicle accident resulting in injuries on STH 64 in the Town of Pine River on Wednesday April 16th, and one call for smoke odor on Eugene St in the City of Merrill on Thursday April 17th. The first brush fire of the season took place on Forest Drive in the Town of Merrill on Wednesday April 16th.