September 8, 2026 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT: TEXTING DRIVER CITED FOR OPERATING WITH SUSPENDED LICENSE

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026 Steve DillonLincoln County Sheriff Report

Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 44 traffic stops and 15 security checks. There were 7 incidents involving cars hitting deer. On Monday, a reckless driving complaint from the Town of Skanawan for a driver who was reportedly texting led to the issuance of a citation for operating with a suspended driver’s license. The driver also was not carrying any proof of insurance.

MERRILL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Extraction Equipment Used in Highway Crash Response

September 8, 2026September 7, 2026 Steve DillonMerrill Fire Department Report

The Merrill Fire Department responded to 49 calls last week, bringing the total for 2026 to 1,606 calls. There were 44 calls requiring EMS Services. On Friday, the Department responded to a motor vehicle collision near the 216 mile marker of US Highway 51 that required the use of extraction equipment for an individual who was trapped in the vehicle.