September 11, 2026 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

NorthStar Restoration Services Earns Small Business of the Year Honor

September 11, 2026September 10, 2026 Steve DillonNORTHSTAR SMALL BUSINESS OF YEAR

NorthStar Restoration Services of Wausau is celebrating a major honor after being named the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Small Business of the Year.The award recognizes businesses for growth, community involvement and innovation. NorthStar received the honor in the business category during the Chamber’s annual Business EXPO in April. The company was a first-time nominee for the award. Co-owner and founder Jay Cricks says he and fellow co-owner Shawn Millikin were surprised when they learned they had been nominated, and even more surprised when NorthStar was announced as the…

MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT: 911 NUISANCE CALLER ARRESTED ON BAIL JUMPING CHARGES

September 11, 2026September 10, 2026 Steve DillonMerrill Police Department Report

The Merrill Police Department responded to 12 incidents during the week ending August 30th. Officers conducted approximately 30 traffic stops and 111 security checks. On Monday, a female party was arrested for bail jumping following a 911 hang up call, since she had done so numerous times previously and was issued a bail bond stipulating she should not call 911 unless there is an emergency. She became resistive when place under arrest and was charged with resisting an officer. Other activity included two arrests for disorderly conduct – one domestic…