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LINCOLN COUNTY JAIL INMATE ESCAPES WHILE ON RELEASE

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 Steve DillonLC INMATE ESCAPE ON HUBER RELEASE

LINCOLN COUNTY – On Thursday May 1st the Lincoln County Jail reported that an inmate on huber release for a job interview never showed up the interview. The inmate, 19-yr-old David Brown of Milwaukee, WI is believed to have been picked up by Earnest Julien, 22 also from Milwaukee. As a result of the escape both subjects now face charges. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is requesting that anyone having knowledge of their location or other information that could assist in finding them would contact them at 715-536-6272.

MERRILL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING MAY 4

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 Steve DillonMerrill Fire Department Report

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 23 calls last week, bringing the total for 2025 to 781. There were 21 EMS calls. There was a call for a natural gas leak on Saturday May 3rd on East 3rd St in the City of Merrill.

MERRILL HIGH SCHOOL READINESS EVENT HELD TUESDAY APRIL 29

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 Steve DillonMHS READINESS EVENT

MERRILL – Merril High School held their 2025 College and Career Readiness Day on Tuesday. Over 100 organizations and businesses provided more than 30 different career related activities during the event, and 44 MHS Alumni also attended. Readiness Day offers a unique opportunity for students to experience a variety of options as they consider their future path.

MAKE SOCIAL CONNECTION A PRIORITY DURING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 Steve DillonMENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

LINCOLN COUNTY – May is Mental Health awareness month, and the Lincoln County Health Department is urging residents to make social connection a priority. Members of the community are invited to take the Social Connection Challenge, which involves limiting screen time and enjoying activities with others. Those completing 20 activities can enter to win a $50 Chamber Gift Certificate. Challenge forms are available for pickup at the Lincoln County Health Department, T.B. Scott Free Library, Tomahawk Public Library and Aspirus Tomahawk and Merrill locations. More information is available on the…

MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING APRIL 27

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 Steve DillonMERRILL POLICE DEPARMENT REPORT

MERRILL – The Merrill Police Department responded to 10 incidents last week. There was one call regarding a domestic disturbance, and one report of damage to public property. A traffic stop resulted in a driver operating with a revoked license being arrested for felony bail jumping. There was one call regarding a vehicle getting stuck in a car wash. Three incidents took place involving open warrants and probation violations. There were two instances of theft, and one call for possession of illegal substances where students were found to be using…

WPS WARNS OF NEW PHONE SCAM TARGETING NORTHERN WISCONSIN CUSTOMERS

May 1, 2025May 2, 2025 Steve DillonWPS PHONE SCAM

Local residents are being urged to stay alert for a new phone scam targeting utility customers. Wisconsin Public Service warns of a sudden increase in scammers posing as WPS representatives and attempting to collect payments. Calls have been reported across northeast and north central Wisconsin. Scammers typically use familiar tactics, such as threatening customers with disconnection if they refuse to make a payment. Some customers have even been asked to provide banking information, or to use payment methods not authorized by WPS, such as direct payment or third-party apps. Anyone…