The Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Festival went off without a hitch this past weekend, attracting thousands to downtown Merrick. more

September brings not only a change in season, but also the beginning of a very busy time of year for the Merricks. School is back in session. High school sports are under way. And the Merrick Street Fair is finally here. more

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce held its annual Merchant and Professional of the Year ceremony at R.S. Jones Restaurant on Merrick Avenue on May 17. Douglas Mills, owner of Printing Emporium on Merrick Avenue, was honored as Merchant of the Year, and Dr. Gary Shore was named Professional of the Year. more

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce's annual Kid's Fest was a "complete success" last weekend, according to chamber President Margaret Mueller, proprietor of R.S. Jones Restaurant on Merrick Avenue. more

Richard Lawrence of Merrick, a former Nassau County Family Court judge, longtime legal counsel to a state senator, and well-respected, well-loved community activist, died suddenly on April 21 of complications from a bone-marrow transplant. He was 66. more

More than 600 people dressed in costumes of all kinds walked up and down Merrick Avenue this Halloween, making this year's annual costume parade sponsored by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce and the Merrick Herald the biggest to date. What's N Store was a contributor to the event. more

Thousands of local folks thronged Merrick Avenue last Saturday and Sunday for the annual Fall Fest, sponsored by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce. At this year's festival, there was a little something for everyone, from carnival rides to crafts to fire demonstrations to pony rides and a petting zoo. Additionally, there was entertainment at the Town of Hempstead Showmobile throughout the weekend. And in the middle of it all, the Merrick Herald had a booth, staffed by Merrick Herald Accountant Executive Ilene Dixel, Senior Editor Scott Brinton, and reporter Sari Zeidler and Nancy Hiler. more