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Day: November 12, 2026

LINCOLN COUNTY APPROVES 2027 BUDGET

Steve Dillon

The Lincoln County Board unanimously approved its 2027 budget Tuesday as figures reflected minimal change from the draft presented in October. The property tax levy is approximately $13.6 million, an increase of about $300,000 from the previous year. However, the average mill rate is projected to decline, reflecting growth in equalized property values and a net 1.3% new construction increase. The budget also includes additional EMS funding tied to the new joint agreement with Merrill.

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MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT: VEHICLE ABANDONED ON RAILROAD TRACKS

Steve Dillon

The Merrill Police Department responded to 14 incidents during the week ending November 1st. Officers conducted approximately 11 traffic stops and 37 security checks. Officers responded to a report of a vehicle abandoned on the train tracks on Saturday. The vehicle was removed from the tracks, and an officer then successfully identified the suspect who had left the vehicle there. He was cited for abandoning a vehicle, as well as operating a vehicle after revocation. Other activity included a previously unreported hit-and-run at a local business, two emergency detention assists,…

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