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Day: May 18, 2026

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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