Merrill Ace Hardware has taken a leap forward into a much larger location, and the owners are excited about the possibilities the move affords. Owners Bill and Carrie Babiash moved their store from …
The doors of Schult’s Country Inn have closed for the final time, marking the end of a family legacy and the conclusion of a beloved era for the Hinz, Schult, and Pfaff families. For nine decades, …
Merrill’s eastside downtown businesses saw a strong turnout for their Fourth of July celebration Friday, July 3, 2026, which marked the nation’s 250th anniversary with food, music, and activities …
Merrill’s eastside downtown businesses will host a Fourth of July celebration Friday, July 3, 2026, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary with food, music, and activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. …
Engleberry Farm owners Jeannine and Mike Matushak of Merrill are preparing for retirement, after managing their strawberry business located on Hwy. 107 north of Merrill for decades, and they say the …
Merrill has a new spot for coffee and ice cream. Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins officially opened June 3, 2026, at 501 S. Pine Ridge Ave., located inside Park City Credit Union, with a grand opening …
At Brickner’s Park City in Merrill, the future of the automotive workforce is already hard at work. The dealership recently hired two 2026 graduates of the Northcentral Technical College (NTC) …
A Wausau-based organization that serves the north central Wisconsin region, including Merrill, has received a significant state workforce development grant to expand transportation industry training. …
The Merrill Culver's restaurant will be among the participating Wisconsin locations in a weeklong fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI), running June 1–7, 2026. During the …
Park City Credit Union held its 2025 Annual Meeting on May 18, 2026, marking a year of significant growth for the Merrill-based financial cooperative. The credit union surpassed 25,000 members in …
A Merrill maple syrup operation with local roots stretching back more than a century has become the first in Wisconsin to be recognized through the National Audubon Society’s Bird-Friendly Maple …
Leah Brown grew up with her hands in the dirt, watching her mother can and her uncle tend the garden on the same Pine River property where she was raised. Decades later, she is doing the same thing …
When you think about financial planning discussions, do your eyes start to glaze over? Do you picture an advisor with graphs and charts giving you a hard sell on why you need to set up investment …
Young entrepreneurs from across the area will showcase their skills and offer their products for sale at the second annual Kid’s Business Fair, set for this Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to …
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is accepting applications for approximately $1 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants aimed at helping employers across the state address skilled …
A bill co-authored by State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and focused on Wisconsin’s forestry industry was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers last week. According to a release from …
Church Mutual Insurance Company recently announced two leadership promotions that reinforce the company’s focus on innovation and disciplined growth. Pam Rushing has been promoted to Chief …
The Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation has been awarded $16,800 through the inaugural round of Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) grants from the Wisconsin Economic Development …
It started in a garage. Then it grew into a small storefront on their property. Now, Skaar Family Farm has a licensed kitchen, a coffee bar, a patio with a view of some of their fields and pasture, …
A new shop tucked into one of Merrill’s charming older downtown buildings is making its mark with a mix that’s hard to find anywhere else in town — plus-size clothing, vintage finds, handmade …