November 20, 2025 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

MERRILL CHAMBER ANNUAL CELEBRATION HONORS LOCAL BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 Steve DillonMERRILL CHAMBER ANNUAL CELBRATION

MERRILL – The Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Celebration on October 9th at Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes, bringing together Chamber members and community leaders to recognize standout contributions in the local business community. This year’s honorees included Geiss Meat Service as Large Business of the Year, Sawmill Brewing Company as Small Business of the Year, Hugo’s Pizza as Hometown Business of the Year, and the Boys & Girls Club of Merrill as Non-Profit of the Year. Rebecca Klessig of AGRA Industries received the inaugural Emerging Leader…

PLAN AHEAD FOR WINTER STORMS TO AVOID UNFORTUNATE CIRCUMSTANCES

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 Steve DillonWINTER STORM PLANNING TIMELINE

As Winter Weather Awareness Week continues, the Lincoln County Health Department is reminding the community that having a Winter Storm Planning Timeline can prove critical as residents prepare for the potential of a significant weather event. A few days before a storm arrives, gather emergency supplies for your home and car, check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and fuel up vehicle and heating resources. The day prior to it’s arrival, adjust plans accordingly, line up a variety of ways to receive warnings, and bring pets indoors ensuring they have enough…

MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT; INATTENTIVE DRIVING LEADS TO REAR-END ACCIDENT, DAMAGE TO THREE CARS

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 Steve DillonMERRILL POLICE DEPARMENT REPORT

MERRILL – During the week ending November 16, the Merrill Police Department responded to 14 incidents, while officers conducted approximately 33 traffic stops and 44 security checks. On Friday a school bus had stopped at a railroad crossing with two vehicles behind it when a third vehicle rear-ended one of the vehicles, resulting in damage to all three vehicles involved. A citation for inattentive driving was given to the driver who caused the crash, and a crash report was completed. Other activity included two arrests for probation violations and bail…