General
Power Outages Update
Power has been restored. Additional inspections were performed and a problem area was found. We are fairly confident that this was in fact the problem that was also semi-weather related, in yesterday’s case it was the wind. The Village sincerely apologizes for the constant outages.
In addition to this, the Village has already submitted under the Federal infrastructure bill to try and underground as much of our electric as possible. We are also looking to move from 2400v to 7200v. We are awaiting a response on this grant and it is possible we may not be receive an award during this round. If we are not given an award this time we would then submit again during additional rounds.
We have been making strides in improvements but it does take time. Rest assured we are not ignoring the issues.
If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.
Thank you,
Chris Wruck
Village President
cwruck@merrillanwi.gov
608.487.3505
Power Line Maintenance
Maintenance is being performed on the Bunting Ln power lines. You may experience outages as a result. We are hoping this resolves the ongoing outages.
**RESOLVED** Power Outage
We are aware of the power outage in the Bunting Ln/Beach Dr areas. If you are out anywhere else please let us know here: https://merrillanwi.gov/report/ – Due to the weather it may take a little longer for restoration. Thank you for your patience.
*RESOLVED** Another Power Outage
We are aware of the new power outages and a crew will be en route shortly.
**RESOLVED** Power Outage
We are aware of the power outage on Bunting Ln/Lower Lake area. Crew is en route. Thank you!
Power Lines Down
*UPDATE* See images below. A truck or something similar must have caught the lines somehow causing considerable damage. Currently until repairs and inspections can be completed there are a total of two customers out, including the Mexican Store. We made several attempts ourselves and through the Sheriff’s Office to reach the owner but have had no luck.
We are aware of the downed power lines at Main & Pearl. You may not have power. Restoration efforts are underway.
Incoming Winter Storm
The Village of Merrillan wants to remind residents of reporting options during inclement weather that results in power outages or other major issues. Hopefully this Winter storm will spare us, but in the meantime if an issue comes up please make reports on our website listed below. Wet, heavy snow, along with the wind can easily take power out not just within the Village but on lines that lead into the Village from miles away that connect us to the grid. This type of weather can easily result in long restoration times.
https://merrillanwi.gov/report/
If you know of someone who does not have Internet access you can provide the following phone number for them to call and leave a message to report power outages as well, but please only use the number for those without online access and only for power outages.
1-334-715-0797 (0PWR)
If you have an actual emergency please call 911 (ex. fire, threat to life/property, etc) or the Sheriff’s Office 715-284-5357.
As always, any questions, please reach out. Be safe and weather-aware.
https://www.weather.gov/arx/WinterStorm-Jan9-2024
– Village of Merrillan
*resolved* Power Outages
We are investigating the power outages. Please stand by. If you notice any trees on a line or anything else please let us know. https://merrillanwi.gov/report/
Merrillan Speed Reduction Petition: Jackson County Board Approves Resolution
Last night, August 21st, 2023, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution in support of the speed reduction petition for the Village of Merrillan. We will now put everything together and send it off to the Department of Transportation.
The Village of Merrillan wishes to thank citizens, visitors, and employees for pushing this, along with Bill Laurent (County Board Supervisor for District 9), Jay Borek (Highway Commissioner), the Jackson County Highway Committee, the Jackson County Executive and Finance Committee, and the Jackson County Board as a whole for assisting with this effort.
The original post with the petition can be found here: https://merrillanwi.gov/2023/04/26/village-speed-reduction-letter-petition/
Below you will find the resolution.
Thank you!