July 11, 2025 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

HODAG COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL PROVIDES GREAT ENTERTAINMENT, BOOSTS LOCAL ECONOMY

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Steve Dillon

RHINELANDER – Country music fans are flocking to Rhinelander as the Hodag Country Music Festival rolls into its 47th year. The annual event brings thousands to the Northwoods with a star-studded lineup that includes Jordan Davis, LoCash, Carly Pearce, Gretchen Wilson, Mitchell Tenpenny and even Three Dog Night. Visitors from across the Midwest fill the campgrounds for the four-day celebration, which draws more than 30,000 people each year. According to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, the festival pumps over $10 million into the local economy. It’s also a major fundraiser…

SUMMER SUN AND HEAT LEADS TO POTENTIAL DISASTER INSIDE VEHICLES

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Steve DillonSUMMER HEAT IN VEHICLES

Summer sunshine and warmer temperatures can quickly result in potentially fatal conditions inside vehicles. The Lincoln County Health Department is alerting residents to never leave children, elderly adults, or pets in parked, unattended vehicle. Temperatures inside parked vehicles spike quickly to unsafe levels for pets and for people. It’s also important to remember that trying to offset the warmer temps by leaving windows opened slightly does NOT significantly decrease the heating rate. Effects tend to be more severe for children, as their bodies have not developed the ability to adequately…

MERRILL YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL SIGNUPS STILL OPEN, CLOSE ON JULY 18

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Steve DillonFLAG FOOTBALL

MERRILL – Merrill Park and Recreation is reminding local families that Flag Football registration for students in 5th & 6th grade is still open but will close effective Friday July 18th. Games will be played 10:30 AM on Saturday mornings at Jay Stadium, beginning September 6th. Cost for registration is $25 per participant. To register, go to the Merrill Park and Rec Facebook page and follow the website address provided.