CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 5TH-8TH IN THE CITY OF MERRILL

The City of Merrill is reminding residents that Christmas Tree Pickup is scheduled to take place between Monday January 5th and Thursday the 8th. Christmas trees should be placed curbside after 4pm on the day preceding your assigned garbage collection day. All ornaments, lights stands and plastic bags need to be removed prior to putting your tree out for pickup. Trees that are buried in snow or frozen to the ground will not be collected.

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MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT: DRIVER ACCUSED OF PASSING SCHOOL BUS WITH STOP LIGHTS ON

During the week ending December 28, the Merrill Police Department responded to seven incidents, while officers conducted approximately 37 traffic stops and 46 security checks. On Tuesday, Officers responded to a report of a vehicle passing a school bus while its stop lights were activated. Officers identified the vehicle and contacted the driver. The investigation is ongoing. Other activity included one report of theft by scam at a local business, four instances of disorderly conduct, and one report of reckless driving.

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