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Day: June 23, 2025

FIRST HONORARY STREET SIGN FOR 2025 UNVEILED NEAR STANGE PARK

Steve Dillon

The first of five honorary street dedications scheduled for 2025 took place on Monday afternoon at the intersection of East and Merrill Sts in the City of Merrill. Honored at Monday’s tribute was Sgt Carl Schenzel, who died when his B-25 J Bomber that was part of the 501st Bomber Squadron / 345th Bomber Group crashed over the Philippines in 1945. The entire crew onboard that day was lost; no bodies were recovered.   On hand at the event were members of the Schenzel family, along with Mayor Steve Hass…

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LINCOLN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY OFFERS 4TH OF JULY SAFETY TIPS FOR FURRY FRIENDS

Steve Dillon

July 4th is soon approaching, and the Lincoln County Humane Society offers some helpful tips for keeping your pets safe during fireworks celebrations. – Keep curtains closed, ceiling fans running, and the tv on to help distract your pet – Make sure your pet has a well-fitting collar with a current ID tag, and their microchip registration is current – Try a pheromone based plug-in like Canine Calm or Feliway – Walk your dog earlier in the day to reduce stress – Leave new toys or special treats for your…

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PRELIMINARY 2026 BUDGET FIGURES PRESENTED AT RECENT LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD MEETING

Steve Dillon

The Lincoln County Board got an early look at the preliminary budget during their meeting on Tuesday. Finance Director Heather Marhine and Finance Committee Chair Julie DePasse provided a brief summary. Budget approval is usually finalized in the fall, but the Board’s Finance Committee has been actively working on the 2026 spending plan. The initial draft serves as launching point for upcoming planning efforts as it typically reflects totals well exceeding levy limits. The operating levy for 2026 presented during Tuesday’s meeting was $14.2M. The state-imposed levy is $13M, leaving…

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