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MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING JUNE 29

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Police Department responded to 16 incidents last week. Officers conducted approximately 28 traffic stops and 96 security checks. There were five instances of probation violations, open warrants and bail jumping, three reports of domestic disturbance and disorderly conduct, two reports of theft, and one report of trespassing. One individual was cited for lewd and lascivious behavior. There were four accidents reported, one of those a hit and run that was observed by witnesses who stated an apparently intoxicated male and a female had entered the suspect…

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ADRC PRODUCE VOUCHERS AVAILABLE FOR SENIORS AGAIN THIS SUMMER

Steve Dillon

NORTHWOODS WI – Seniors can once again obtain vouchers from the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin to spend at local farmer’s markets this summer. Serving Lincoln, Langlade, Marathon and Wood Counties, the local ADRC’s goal is to make locally grown fruits and vegetables more accessible to area Seniors. The $25 vouchers are available to residents to be used at numerous locally approved farmer’s markets. To qualify, residents must be 60 or older and meet some income requirements. Those interested in verifying eligibility and voucher availability should contact…

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TRIAL FOR LINCOLN HILLS TEEN ACCUSED OF RECKLESS HOMICIDE AND BATTERY SET FOR FEBRUARY

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – Javarius Hurd, the teen accused of fatally attacking a Lincoln Hills Correctional Officer, is set to go to trial next February on charges of reckless homicide and battery by prisoners. The three-week trial is scheduled for February 2nd through the 20th. Hurd, now 17, is accused of beating 49-year-old Corey Proulx, who was trying to restrain him after Hurd threw a cup of soapy water at a female officer. Proulx died at a hospital after hitting his head during the incident. Hurd is being tried as an adult…

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WAUSAU ETHICS BOARD SCHEDULES TENTATIVE DATE FOR DINY COMPLAINT HEARING

Steve Dillon

WAUSAU – A tentative hearing has been scheduled for August 25th by the Wausau Ethics Board in the complaint against Mayor Doug Diny. Board members are also seeking additional information from about a dozen potential witnesses, including several department heads and police officials. Those individuals will have 21 days to respond once the investigation order is signed, though board members say some may simply confirm they had no involvement. The inquiry focuses on any contact Mayor Diny may have had between September 19th and 29th of last year related to…

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TWO DEAD, ONE CRITICALLY INJURED IN PRICE COUNTY HOUSE FIRE

Steve Dillon

FIFIELD, WI – A house fire last weekend in the Town of Fifield in Price County left two victims deceased and one injured. The Price County Sheriff’s Office stated the call was received just after 3am on Sunday morning, with the caller stating while one person escaped the home, two others were still inside. The surviving individual sustained what was described as significant, life threatening injuries. The bodies of the deceased were recovered from what remained of the home. The State Fire Marshall’s Office is assisting local officials as the…

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MAY UNEMPLOYMENT FIGURES IN THE NORTHWOODS TAKE TURN FOR THE POSITIVE

Steve Dillon

NORTHERN WISCONSIN – Local unemployment estimates took a turn in the right direction in May, per the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. They released county job figures last week, which reflected improvement in 37 of the state’s 72 counties, with some of the most significant progress taking place here in the Northwoods. The unemployment estimate in Lincoln County dropped from 4% in April to 3.5% in May. Oneida county fell to 3.3% from 4% in April, and Vilas saw the biggest decrease as the 6% estimate reported for the County…

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MAN SHOWS SIGNS OF AGGRESSION WITH MERRILL POLICE, CHARGED WITH BAIL JUMPING

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – Last Saturday at 8:54pm, a Merrill police officer was dispatched for a welfare check regarding a man in a vehicle passed out. Though he was sleeping, the man exhibited signs of being intoxicated. The officer asked him to remain on scene, and he became confrontational, assuming and aggressive stance. The suspect was arrested and eventually transported to the jail, then charged with three counts of misdemeanor bail jumping.

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MERRILL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING JUNE 29

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Fire Department responded to 41 calls last week, bringing the total for 2025 to 1,231. There were 36 EMS calls. There was one cooking fire that was confined to the container on Blue Haven Ln in the Town of Scott on Thursday, and there were two alarm system activations due to malfunction. There was one motor vehicle accident with injuries on Grand Ave in the City of Merrill on Friday.

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WAUSAU SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCES NEW LISTING FOR RECENTLY CLOSED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDINGS

Steve Dillon

WAUSAU – The Wausau School District has announced three of four closed elementary schools in the area are now officially for sale. The Hawthorn Hills, Hewitt-Texas and Grant buildings have been listed through broker Tim Wimmer. Per a recent press release, school district leaders will be working closely with Wimmer through the sale process. Asking price for the properties ranges from $250K to $650K. Staff will pack up classrooms and offices during the summer break in preparation of their move to other facilities. The transition should be complete in time…

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