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Year: 2026

Bluejay Boys Drop Double-Header at Home to Rangers 

Steve Dillon

In a pair of games heard right here on WJMT and wjmtfm.com, the Merrill Post 46 baseball team saw their record drop to 2-10 as they lost both halves of a double-header to the Wisconsin Rapids Rangers 12-5 and 9-4.  The two teams face off again in Wisconsin Rapids Thursday with the Nicollet Bank pre-game show beginning at 6:45 and first pitch at 7:00. The first game saw Merrill starter Quinton Kurtzhals give up six runs in the first inning before giving way to AmericInn Player of the Game Andrew…

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Merrill Man Arrested After Nail Gun Incident at Resort

Steve Dillon

A disturbance at a Lincoln County resort has led to multiple criminal charges against a Merrill man after investigators say a nail gun was used to threaten people and damage vehicles. Sheriff’s deputies were called to Rock Island Resort in the Town of Merrill on June 30th following reports of a disturbance. Investigators say Daniel Zulliger became disruptive during a boating outing, allegedly pushing one person into the water before returning to shore. Once back at the dock, he reportedly fired nails at nearby bystanders and parked vehicles. Deputies say…

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Council Grounds Summer Photo Contest Underway

Steve Dillon

If you’ve captured a great photo at Council Grounds State Park, now’s your chance to show it off. The Friends of Council Grounds has kicked off its annual summer photo contest, inviting amateur photographers to submit their favorite park images. Entries are being accepted in four categories: plants, wildlife, landscapes, and people enjoying the park. Photos taken this year or last year are eligible. Once the entry period closes, the Friends group will choose three finalists in each category before online public voting determines the winners. Complete contest details, entry…

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Home Destroyed in Sunday Fire in the Town of Merrill

Steve Dillon

A home in the Town of Merrill was destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon, prompting a large response from fire departments and emergency crews across the area. The Merrill Fire Department was called to a home on Ackerman Road just before 3:45 Sunday afternoon after reports that the flames had spread beyond the structure and into nearby woods. When firefighters arrived, they found the house heavily engulfed in flames, with thick smoke pouring from the building and a brush fire burning alongside the roadway. Crews quickly worked to stop the vegetation…

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LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT: SLOW MOVING VEHICLE CAUSES ACCIDENT IN TOWN OF SCHLEY

Steve Dillon

Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 50 traffic stops and 19 security checks. There were seven calls involving cars hitting deer, and one where a car struck a chicken. Deputies were dispatched to the Town of Schley Thursday in the area of State Highway 17 and County Highway G for a car crash that resulted in two injuries. Deputies spoke with the drivers and determined that one vehicle had slowed down or stopped in traffic when the second vehicle attempted to pass on the right when the slower vehicle…

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Merrill Launches Patriotic Decorating Contest to Celebrate America’s 250th

Steve Dillon

The City of Merrill is inviting residents and businesses to show off their patriotic spirit with a community-wide decorating contest celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Participants are encouraged to decorate their homes, yards or storefronts in red, white and blue, with prizes awarded in several categories, including a Neighborhood Spirit Award for blocks or neighborhoods that decorate together. A self-guided driving tour will highlight participating properties, and photos will be posted on Facebook where the public can vote for their favorites. Anyone interested in taking part must register by Friday, August…

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Merrill Marks America’s 250th Birthday with Patriotic Celebration

Steve Dillon

Merrill celebrated our Nation’s 250th Birthday in style over the 4th of July weekend, as locals, visitors and vacationers enjoyed community activities focused on remembering the sacrifices made by those who secured our freedom. Shoppers flooded the City’s East Side downtown section on Friday, where businesses took part in a “Red, White and Blue Sale” event. Banker’s Square provided a perfect backdrop for all who participated. The Grand Stand Ice Cream Truck offered a variety of their top flavors along with holiday themed sundaes, Sunset Hollow served up delicious sub…

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Bluejay Girls Defeat Crandon 14-0 at Home

Steve Dillon

In a game heard on WJMT and wjmtfm.com as seen on WJMT-TV on YouTube, the Post 46 Bluejay girls’ softball squad shut out Crandon 14-0 in a five inning contest last night.  AmericInn Co-player of the Game Emmie Steinagle (pictured) pitched a complete game for Merrill, giving up only one hit and three walks while striking out ten Cardinals.  The offense was paced by AmericInn Co-Player of the Game first baseman Miley Krueger (also pictured) went 2-2 with a walk while driving in two runs for the Jays. Both teams…

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MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT: MAN ARRESTED FOR ‘GROOMING’

Steve Dillon

The Merrill Police Department responded to 15 incidents during the week ending June 21st. Officers conducted approximately 23 traffic stops and 87 security checks. Monday evening, a report was received regarding a juvenile’s phone being taken by a male co-worker who then added the juvenile’s number to it. The individual proceeded to send harassing texts to her, and it was discovered he sent a sexual request to the juvenile and other co-workers came forward to report other conduct. The suspect was located and arrested for grooming of a child for…

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