July 29, 2025 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

MERRILL CULVER’S SUPPORTS LOCALS THROUGH “COPS AT CULVER’S DAY”

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 Steve DillonCOPS AT CULVERS

MERRILL – Merrill Culver’s is one of many locations participating in the 9th annual Cops at Culver’s Day today. Officers from the Merrill Police Department and WI State Patrol will be on hand throughout the day. The program provides aid for families and individuals who have come upon hard times due to life events such as a fire in the home, a need for clothing when starting a new job, and fuel costs for families with prolonged medical needs where they’re continually traveling to and from facilities. The one day…

DRIVER IN CAR CRASH ROLL OVER ARRESTED FOR OWI 3RD OFFENSE

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 Steve DillonCAR CRASH ROLL OVER OWI

TOWN OF HARDING – Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies were sent to the Town of Harding last Saturday for the report of a car crash with injuries. Deputies learned that the 56-y-old male driver from Gleason crossed the center line while traveling S/B on Tesch Rd. He eventually entered the ditch on the N/B side and went into a roll before hitting a utility pole and breaking it in half, finally coming to rest on the passenger side. After observing signs of impairment, the driver was arrested for OWI 3rd offense.…

MERRILL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING JULY 27

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 Steve DillonMerrill Fire Department Report

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 49 calls last week, bringing the total for 2025 to 1,313. There were 39 EMS calls. There was one motor vehicle accident with injuries on Pikes Peak Rd in the Town of Pine River on Friday. An emergency water rescue was attempted on Sunday after an 11-yr-old child fell from a boat on Lake Alexander and did not surface. Sonar was used to locate the body. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.