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Day: July 7, 2025

Meet the Faces Behind the Fire Gear: Merrill Firefighters Share Their Stories

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – It’s not always easy to get to know the first responders who show up in an emergency — but the Merrill Fire Department is hoping to change that. They’ve partnered with Merrill Community Media for a new video segment called “Get to Know Us.” Recently, five members of the department shared why they chose a career in emergency services, what brought them to Merrill, and what they want the community to know. The 8-minute video is now up on the department’s YouTube channel and has also been shared…

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LINCOLN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT URGES RESIDENTS TO HAVE CHILDREN VACCINATED FOR MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE

Steve Dillon

The Lincoln County Health Department is reminding residents to schedule time with their healthcare provider to meet the Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) requirement for children entering 7th grade, with a booster required entering 12th grade. Meningococcal disease is a rare bacterium that infects the tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord. One of seven people who contract the disease die, and one of five who recover are left with permanent damage including hearing loss, brain damage, or loss of limbs. The vaccine protects against 4 types of bacterial meningitis. It…

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Man Dies After Jumping Into Water Near Lisa’s Landing

Steve Dillon

TOWN OF GREEN VALLEY – A 33-year-old man died Thursday evening after jumping into the water near Lisa’s Landing Boat Launch in the Town of Green Valley and not resurfacing. Witnesses told authorities the man went under around 5:15 p.m. Emergency crews from several agencies, including the Marathon County dive team and fire departments from Mosinee and Stratford, responded and searched the water for about two hours before locating his body. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Marathon County Medical Examiner. His name has not been released.…

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