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Day: August 6, 2025

TRUSTEES ADDED, REAPPOINTED BY NICOLET COLLEGE BOARD

Steve Dillon

RHINELANDER – The Nicolet College Board has added three new trustees and reappointed one returning member. Returning to the board is Abbey Dall, a Nicolet College graduate who currently serves as executive director of the Northwoods Alliance for Temporary Housing (NATH) in Rhinelander. New to the board are Jim Mulleady of Eagle River, who works with Shorewest Realtors and will serve as the employee member; Tony Pharo of Eagle River, executive director of the Oneida County Economic Development Corporation, appointed as an at-large member; and Scott Sievert of Rhinelander, General…

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MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING AUGUST 3

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Police Department responded to eleven incidents last week. Officers conducted approximately 10 traffic stops and 79 security checks. There were two instances of theft, three reports of disorderly conduct and public nuisance, three reports of probation violations and bail jumping, and two reports of a hit and run though neither were substantiated. There was a report of possible gunshots at a local government building on Wednesday. Further investigation revealed the noise was caused by something other than a firearm.

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MERRILL FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS HEAD DOWN STATE FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Steve Dillon

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Members of the Merrill Fire Department recently made a special trip south for a meaningful assignment. Throughout each year, firefighters from across Wisconsin volunteer their time in Wisconsin Rapids, helping with upkeep at the Wisconsin Fire and EMS Memorial. The work includes mowing, landscaping, and general clean-up around the grounds and museum. This past week, it was Merrill’s turn. According to a social media post, several department members along with a few of their young family members, lent a hand during the latest round of maintenance. There’s…

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