June 17, 2025 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

MARSHFIELD CLINIC RECRUITING MERRILL RESIDENTS FOR LONG TERM CANCER STUDY

June 17, 2025June 23, 2025 Steve DillonMARSHFIELD CANCER STUDY

MERRILL – Marshfield Clinic is currently recruiting Merrill residents to participate in a long-term, nationwide cancer prevention study. Led by the National Cancer Institute, the Connection for Cancer Prevention Study (a.k.a. Connect) brings innovative cancer research to the area through Marshfield. The long-term study requests that participants complete online health surveys a few times a year and also submit blood, urine, and saliva samples approximately once every two to three years. With a goal of 11,000 participants, Marshfield Clinic had enrolled more than 5,000 in the study as of June…

LINCOLN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SCHEDULES ACTIVE THREAT TRAINING EXERCISES FOR MONDAY JUNE 23

June 17, 2025June 23, 2025 Steve DillonACTIVE THREAT TRAINING EXERCISES

Next Monday, an active threat training exercise will be conducted by the Lincoln County Emergency Management in conjunction with the Lincoln County Sheriff Office. This initiative aids in equipping county personnel with skills that are necessary for responding appropriately in the event of a potential active threat emergency. The exercise features realistic scenarios including the use of blank ammunition designed to emphasize the importance of communication, coordination, and responding under pressure. Anyone located near the event may hear loud noises and could observe a significant increase in emergency response activity.…

MERRILL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING JUNE 15

June 17, 2025June 23, 2025 Steve DillonMerrill Fire Department Report

The Merrill Fire Department responded to 34 calls last week, bringing the total for 2025 to 1,049. There were 23 EMS calls, three motor vehicle accidents resulting in injuries, one watercraft rescue, and two Community Paramedicine Program visits. On Tuesday (6/10) crews were dispatched to South End Rd in the Town of Rock Falls for the report of a downed power line.