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Year: 2026

BLUEJAY BOYS WIN 6-5 IN WALK-OFF

Steve Dillon

In a game heard right here on WJMT and wjmtfm.com and seen on our WJMT TV Channel on YouTube, the Merrill Bluejay boys’ baseball team defeated the Mosinee Indians 6-5 in Great Northern Conference action Monday with a walk-off single by AmericInn Player of the Game Eric Grunenwald driving in courtesy runner Ivan Lee with the game winning run.  Cam Wallin got the win in relief for the Jays, while reliever Aiden Laurilla took the loss for the Indians. The Bluejays struck first on a two RBI single by Connor…

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WISCONSIN SEES STATEWIDE FIRE DANGER LEVEL DROP FOLLOWING ACTIVE WILDFIRE WEEKEND

Steve Dillon

With much needed rainfall moving across the state over the last couple of days, Wisconsinites are now enjoying a respite as all 72 counties are currently listed in the LOW fire danger category. That wasn’t the case moving into the weekend unfortunately, as 37 counties had high to very high fire danger levels, and 12 were labeled as extreme with red flag warnings issued. The very dry conditions resulted in 10 wildfires breaking out across 6 northern counties, 40 throughout the state. Those fires burned nearly 51 acres of land.…

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LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT: DETECTIVES INVESTIGATING COPPER WIRE THEFTS

Steve Dillon

Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 44 traffic stops and 27 security checks. There were four calls involving cars hitting deer, one where a car hit a turkey, and one where a car struck a bear. Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating thefts of copper wire from Frontier roadside work sites. Within the last couple of weeks, approximately ten sites have been hit within Lincoln County. With the help of other agencies, Detectives continue to gather evidence that will lead to identifying those stealing the wire. The…

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WISCONSIN DNR REMINDS OFF ROADERS TO COMPLETE SAFETY TRAINING

Steve Dillon

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding ATV and UTV riders to complete a certified safety course before hitting the trails this season. Riders born on or after January 1st of 1988 must complete a DNR-approved course and carry proof of certification while riding on public trails and routes. DNR officials say many ATV and UTV crashes involve operators who never completed a safety class. New regulations are also now in effect, including mandatory seatbelt use for all UTV operators and passengers. The DNR says classes are available online…

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BLUEJAY BOYS TOP LUMBERJACKS 7-1

Steve Dillon

In a game heard Friday right here on WJMT and wjmtfm.com and seen on our WJMT TV Channel on YouTube, the Merrill boys’ baseball team saw their record move to 8-11 with a convincing 7-1 victory over the Wausau East Lumberjacks in non-conference action at Athletic Park in Merrill.  Bluejays’ starter Quinton Kurtzhals went four innings and allowed only one unearned run before AmericInn Player of the Game Brody Klebenow (pictured) came in for the final three frames to earn the save. Merrill touched the Wausau East starting pitcher for…

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Merrill’s Food Truck-a-Palooza serves up another successful year

Steve Dillon

The Merrill Fairgrounds was packed with visitors on Saturday for the City’s third annual Food Truck-a-Palooza. Guests from around the region were treated to an impressive variety of flavors from the 35 food trucks on site, along with crafts, candles, baked goods and other specialty items from 55 local vendors. Families spent the day browsing booths, sampling food and taking in the festive atmosphere as the popular community event continued to grow in both size and attendance. Food trucks stayed busy throughout the afternoon as attendees enjoyed everything from barbecue…

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Bluejay Girls Fall to Tomahawk 8-6 in Extra Innings

Steve Dillon

In a game heard right here on WJMT and wjmtfm.com and seen on the WJMT TV Channel on YouTube, the Bluejay girls’ softball team fell to the Tomahawk Hatchets 8-6 in eight innings. The loss saw the Bluejays’ record fall to 7-11 and 6-7 in Great Northern Conference action, while the Hatchets tied the bluejays in the conference standing. Bluejays’ starter MacKenzie Herdt (pictured) earned AmericInn Bluejay Player of the Game honors as she struck out 16 Hatchets while taking the loss. She held the hatchets scoreless for four innings…

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HIGHWAY 17 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS BEGIN LATER THIS MONTH IN LINCOLN COUNTY

Steve Dillon

The first phase of improvements to Highway 17 begins later this month in Lincoln County. WisDot says culvert work and the removal and replacement of the Barnes Creek bridge will be included in this phase. A new concrete girder bridge will be installed over the creek, which runs just north of Smith Road before Barnes Creek Ave. Highway 17 will be closed at the bridge during construction with traffic being detoured to County G. Work being completed during the $870,000 project was awarded to Sheet Piling Services of Custer, WI.…

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JOINT RESPONSE FROM STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRESIDENTS ADDRESSES GOVERNORS BUDGET SURPLUS PROSAL

Steve Dillon

In a May 13 release, Technical College Presidents from 15 technical institutions across the state including Northcentral Technical College responded to Governor Evers bipartisan budget surplus proposal announced May 11th. The response from college leaders highlights the importance of sustained, long-term investment in workforce education. College leaders say the proposal would shift a portion of technical college funding from local property taxes to state support but would not provide additional long-term funding for expanded programs or workforce training. They say Wisconsin employers continue facing workforce shortages in healthcare, manufacturing, skilled…

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MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT: INTOXICATED MAN WITH GUN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE COUNTS

Steve Dillon

The Merrill Police Department responded to five incidents during the week ending May 10th. Officers conducted approximately 33 traffic stops and 129 security checks. On Saturday, officers were sent to the scene of a fight that was taking place in the City of Merrill. As they arrived officers discovered an intoxicated male party who was carrying a firearm. The suspect was arrested for Disorderly Conduct while Armed and Going Armed with a Firearm While Intoxicated. Investigation into this matter is ongoing. Other activity included a report of unauthorized use of…

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