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Day: June 5, 2026

MAYO TRIAL DELAYED FOLLOWING SPRING ELECTION RESULTS

Steve Dillon

There won’t be a trial in mid-July for a Wausau man accused of attempted homicide. Desmond Mayo was scheduled for an eight-day trial beginning July 13th, but that was canceled on Tuesday after one of his attorneys, Michael Hughes, won the spring election for Marathon County Branch 3 Judge, making him ineligible to handle the case. The 32-year-old is accused of shooting another person in February 20-23, then fleeing the state. The victim managed to drive themselves to the hospital and identified Mayo as the shooter. Marshals caught up with…

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TB Scott Library Hosts ‘Read to a Dog’ Program

Steve Dillon

On Wednesday, Merrill’s TB Scott Free Library hosted its annual Read to a Dog Program. Therapy Dog Tucker and his handler, Mark Meahlos were on site as children of all ages came out to share a story with the beloved pup. Tucker and Mark frequently pay visits to Merrill Schools. Three levels of obedience needed to be achieved prior to Tucker’s job certification – Canine good citizen, community canine tests, and a therapy dog program. Meahlos and Tucker have been a part of the Read to a Dog program for…

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ONE VEHICLE ROLLS OVER IN MERRILL TWO-CAR CRASH

Steve Dillon

Tuesday afternoon shortly after 3:30 pm, Merrill Fire Department units were dispatched to the intersection of Center and Main streets in Merrill for a motor vehicle crash that included a vehicle roll over, requiring extrication. First responders from Medical unit 61 attended to the patient in the rolled vehicle upon arrival. The patient self-extricated from the vehicle with minimal assistance. Personnel from Medical Unit 62 and Engine 61 evaluated the driver of the other vehicle involved to see if medical evaluation was desired or needed. Medical Unit 62 transported the…

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