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Day: June 9, 2025

LINCOLN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS TIPS TO PREVENT TICK BITES

Steve Dillon

Summer has arrived, and that means it’s tick season. The Lincoln County Health Department has compiled a list of tips to help prevent tick bites. While hiking through the great outdoors, residents are encouraged to wear a long sleeve shirt and pants, use a tick repellent with at least 20% DEET, and walk in the center of trails. Upon completing a hike, you should check yourself and your child or pet for ticks right away and removed any that are found. When returning home, it’s advisable to tumble dry clothes…

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LINCOLN COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE POSTPONING APPOINTMENTS DUE TO OFFICER ABSENCE

Steve Dillon

Due to the Lincoln County Veterans Service Officer being on Family Medical Leave, the County Veterans Service Office announced on Friday June 6 a temporary postponement of its scheduled outreach appointments. Regular outreach appointment services are scheduled to resume August 14th at Tomahawk City Hall. Appointments that were scheduled for June 12th have now been rescheduled to July 24th. The Lincoln County Veterans Service Office will remain open during this time and will be staffed by Deputy VSO Tiffany Daigle, who will be available to assist veterans and their families…

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NEW PINE CREST BUYER IDENTIFIED AS LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD VOTE SET FOR JUNE 17

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – Lincoln County Clerk Chris Marlowe released a statement on Friday from the County Administration Office. The statement announced the approval by the Administrative and Legislative Committee to forward an Asset Purchase Agreement and Operations Transfer Agreement to the County Board for Consideration regarding the sale of the Pine Crest Nursing Home. After a thorough review of financial challenges for both Pine Crest and the County, and consideration of various options, Lincoln County has determined the best option for the future of Pine Crest to continue operating as a…

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