Downtown ‘Treasures’ will disappear with retirement

Carol Merrill stands among the remaining merchandise at Treasures. “People ask, ‘Is it all antiques?’” Merrill said. “I say, ‘No, it’s ‘stuff.’” That “stuff” currently is half price as she works on closing the business.

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If all goes as planned, Treasures will close by the end of the month after 14 years in business.

Downtown ‘Treasures’ will disappear with retirement

If all goes as planned, Treasures will close by the end of the month after 14 years in business.
PolyOne plant sold

Ripon’s plastic thermoforming company has a new owner once more.
Baker honored by Wisconsin Grocers Association

Candie Baker, president of Webster’s Marketplace in Ripon, received the Excellence in Operations Award Tuesday from the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA).
Celebrating 40 years of smiling faces and silly stories

Grace Pre-School will celebrate its 40th anniversary with an event this weekend.
Crown Bliss Massage & Wellness opens downtown

Stephanie Borgardt is opening her own business at 116 E. Jackson St.: Crown Bliss Massage and Wellness.
New home, same service as Imagineers moves a door down

After 37 years in business, 15 of which were at 217 Watson St., Imagineers moved Memorial Day weekend to 215 Watson St., formerly occupied by Only Her.
USDA: Jahnkes’ Silver Creek Apts. are golden

Rare is the time that apartment building managers are honored for their efforts. So it was extraordinary when, on June 26, Bev and Reuben Jahnke were recognized a second time for their management of Silver Creek Apartments.
End of an era: Family’s work at plant ends with retirement

For the first time in the Fairwater Boundelle plant’s 107-year history, they will do so without a member of Coburn’s family working at the plant.
Fountain View, who made your garden grow?

Just in time for summer, Ripon Rotary and students at Ripon High School collaborated to provide residents of Fountain View Care Center with a treat: a garden table.
New apprenticeship program a win-win for RMC, youth

Two student interns at Ripon's hospital are part of a new Youth Apprenticeship Program provided by RMC and Agnesian HealthCare.
Fast Food: Nicole Moniz has 90 seconds to grab groceries in benefit for Ripon Education Foundation

The Moniz family raced through Webster's Marketplace last weekend as part of a grocery grab the family bid on during the Ripon Education Foundation dinner.
Roll up to a taste of the South at the Steel Magnolia

Ripon’s newest eatery hopes diners think outside the box — or, at least, outside the building.
Lydeo opens new storage building in Green Lake

Got “stuff” and don’t know where to put it? Green Lake-area residents now have a new option for storing such items.
East-side assisted living home set to double its footprint

One of Ripon’s assisted living homes is getting bigger. A lot bigger.
Residents lasso up a good time during Nursing Home Week

Fountain View Care Center, located on Ripon’s north side, celebrated National Nursing Home Week last week with a variety of fun activities for the residents.