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Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Thanks to the efforts and foresight of a local caregiver, a long-standing wellness program in Merrill will continue. In mid-January, Ministry-Good Samaritan Health Center (MSGHC) announced the discontinuance of its Wellness Program which had served patients since 1996. The news came as a shock to many participants. “We were very saddened,” commented […]

Jeremy Ratliff Reporter and Paul Russell As of last Monday, Paul Russell has taken the reins of the Merrill Housing Authority (MHA). A native of Merrill, Russell recently returned to his hometown after serving 31 years in the military. As he explains, some of his recent experience in the US Army is what led to

During a special joint meeting last Wednesday night of the Merrill Committee of the Whole, Redevelopment Authority (RDA) and City Plan Commission, the city rejected a multi-million dollar development proposal for the former Lincoln House site, located at 120 S. Mill St. The proposal as submitted by MSP Real Estate Inc. called for a multi-level,

Local students have access to a first-in-the-nation technology program The Merrill Area Public Schools has officially launched its new 1-to-1 iPad initiative – and it’s one of the first of its kind in the country. The initiative provides iPad Pro tablet devices to all district students in 9th through 12th grades, supplementing the iPad Air

Mike Ravn is a humble man, uncomfortable with being in the spotlight. However, Church Mutual Insurance Company was not going to let its former president and CEO – nor his wife, Jean – slip quietly into retirement. Unbeknownst to Mike, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016 was declared “Mike and Jean Ravn Day” at Church Mutual and

Jeremy Ratliff Reporter The Merrill Redevelopment Authority on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a development agreement between the city and Mark Raymer, for the rehabilitation of property located at 1504 W. Main St., which includes a $30,000 TIF development incentive. As outlined in a plan released by the city, the project consists of a

Jeremy Ratliff Reporter During its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, the city plan commission unanimously approved a site plan for the Merrill Festival Grounds’ multipurpose building. According to city administrator Dave Johnson, the structure will span 80’x245’, covering 19,600 square feet and will house an expo hall as well as a new location for the