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Year: 2026

SEASONAL WEIGHT LIMITS SUSPENDED FOR LINCOLN COUNTY HIGHWAYS

Steve Dillon

Lincoln County Highway Commissioner Jason Lemmer has a released a statement advising the public that seasonal weight limits for all Lincoln County Highways will be suspended effective 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30th. The suspension is for the county system only, however it does not apply to the gravel portion of County Highway E. Town, village or state highway seasonal weight limits may still be in effect. Residents are encouraged to check with appropriate local authorities for those roads.

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MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT: DISORDERLY CONDUCT INCIDENT INVOLVING FIREWORKS

Steve Dillon

The Merrill Police Department responded to ten incidents during the week ending April 19th. Officers conducted approximately 41 traffic stops and 53 security checks. On Sunday, officers responded to a local apartment to confront a male party regarding a noise complaint, and reports of the male party sending texts threats to a female party in a different apartment. The officers were not able to make contact with the suspect, so a warrant was issued for his arrest. Other activity included three arrests for probation violations and active warrants, and two…

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WILDFIRE DANGER ELEVATED, RECENT ONEIDA COUNTY FIRE SPARKED BY BURNING DEBRIS

Steve Dillon

At least eight wildland fires have been reported over the past week across Oneida, Vilas, Lincoln, Langlade and Price Counties, as wildfire danger remains elevated despite recent rain. One of those fires broke out late last week on EZ Drive in the Town of Pelican. Crews arrived to find about an acre already burned, with flames moving into nearby woods. Firefighters spent roughly three and a half hours at the scene. More than 2,000 feet of forestry hose was used as crews worked through thick brush and rough terrain to…

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LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT: SUSPECT REMAINS AT LARGE IN TOWN OF SCHLEY FAMILY ALTERCATION

Steve Dillon

Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 52 traffic stops and 44 security checks. There were two calls involving cars hitting deer, one call where a car hit a turkey, and one call for a car striking a Bald Eagle.    On Wednesday, deputies were dispatched to the Town of Schley regarding a disturbance where Grandfather claimed his Grandson had attacked him with a stick, knocking him to the ground causing him injury. Further investigation by deputies confirmed the victim’s injuries were consistent with being hit by a stick. The…

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BLUEJAY GIRLS DEFEAT WAUSAU EAST IN NON-CONFERENCE ACTION

Steve Dillon

In girls’ softball action heard yesterday on WJMT and wjmtfm.com, the Merrill Bluejays defeated the Wausau East Lumberjacks in a non-conference game on the road.  The Bluejays scored early and often in defeating the Lumberjacks, with AmericInn player of the game Kendall Klug pacing the attack with two triples, two RBI, and stealing home as well.  Abbi Krueger started in the circle for Merrill and gave up a single run in four innings of work to get the win.  She was followed by Jaci Lyon before Maddie Barker pitched the…

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ONE PERSON EJECTED IN TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN TOWN OF SCOTT

Steve Dillon

Early Monday morning, Merrill Fire Engine-61, Med-63 and Med-62 responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident at County Road K & River Ave in the Town of Scott. While they were  en route, Dispatch reported that one person had been ejected. As crews arrived, they came upon a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy holding spinal immobilization. The medical crew triaged and assessed patients on scene. One patient was treated and transported directly to Aspirus Wausau Hospital emergent. The driver of the other vehicle declined medical evaluation and signed a refusal form.…

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MERRILL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: RV FIRE IN GLEASON

Steve Dillon

The Merrill Fire Department responded to 42 calls last week, bringing the total for 2026 to 672 calls. There were 38 EMS calls. Emergency units were dispatched to the scene of a recreational vehicle fire in Gleason on Thursday. No injuries were reported. There was a hazardous situation involving the release of carbon monoxide on East 6th St in the City of Merrill on Sunday.

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MERRILL AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS RECOGNIZES MARY KLADE FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

Steve Dillon

As a part of last Wednesday’s Merrill Area Public Schools Regular Board of Education meeting, the Board recognized school bus driver Mary Klade for 50 years of dedicated service. Board members say this amazing achievement is a testament to Mary’s character, and the care she has for students. Her five decades of service have allowed Mary to have an impact on multiple generations. The Bluejay 96.3 teams joins MAPS in congratulating Mary for reaching this incredible milestone.

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SEVERE WEATHER FRIDAY IMPACTS SEVERAL LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Steve Dillon

A very strong weather system that made its way across portions of the upper Midwest on Friday generated multiple Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings across Wisconsin. In the Northcentral portions of the state, the National Weather Service in Green Bay confirmed a tornado in Mosinee late afternoon, and then at 5:08 PM issued another severe weather statement stating a confirmed tornado was located 11 miles northeast of Weston, 14 miles east of Wausau. Additional unconfirmed reports from community members focused on a possible tornado near the Central Wisconsin Airport, followed…

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BLUEJAY GIRLS CELEBRATE DECISIVE WIN OVER HODAGS

Steve Dillon

In a game heard right here on WJMT, wjmtfm.com and seen on our WJMT TV Channel on YouTube, the Merrill Bluejay girls defeated the Rhinelander Hodags 13-6 in Great Northern Conference softball action yesterday at the MARC.  The win raises the Bluejays conference record to 2-1 and avenges a loss Tuesday on the road to the Medford Raiders. Abbie Krueger got the win inside the circle for the Bluejays, with Jacie Lyon getting the save.  The Bluejays put the game away in the sixth, scoring six runs capped by a…

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