October 13, 2025 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

“OLD SILAGE” CAUSE OF SILO SMOLDERING EVENT IN TOWN OF SCOTT

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 Steve Dillon

‘ TOWN OF SCOTT – On Thursday evening October 9th, Merrill Fire units responded to the report of a silo that was smoldering on Joe Snow Rd in the Town of Scott. Fire personnel arriving on site met with the owner of the property who confirmed that old silage was the cause. Firefighters successfully determined the hot spot through the use of a thermal imaging camera, allowing them to cool those areas on the silo and remove the silage. Roughly 4,000 gallons of water were used for the cooling process.…

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION; BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR HEAD LICE

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 Steve DillonSCHOOL STUDENTS HEAD LICE

The Lincoln County Health Department is reminding residents that with the start-up of the school year comes an increase in cases of head lice, which are common among pre-school and elementary aged children. While lice are a nuisance, they do not pose any danger of further illness or infection. The bugs are typically around the size of a sesame seed, and they can attach to the hair of anyone’s head, whether clean or dirty. Their life cycle is typically around 28 days, but the cycle can repeat itself if left…