Merriam Hotels

 Merriam Woods woman seriously injured in car crash near Branson
A Merriam Woods woman was seriously injured in a car crash around 1:40 p.m. today, just five miles west of Branson, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.
 In brief | Influx of cats extends adoption event
MERRIAM | Influx of cats extends adoption event A new batch of 41 cats at Animal Haven has prompted the no-kill shelter to extend a summer adoption program for an additional week.
 The Throw-In: "Original?" MLS owes even bigger debt to 96ers
“Original.” Merriam-Webster defines it as “a person of fresh initiative or inventive capacity.” Levi’s says it’s “the blue jean that started it all.” Werther’s says it’s “the world’s favorite caramel.”
 Merriam boutique offers name brands at discount prices
Erin Russell enjoyed hunting for the best in name-brand clothing at area discount stores. But when some of those name brands became harder to find, she didn’t sit around grumbling about the loss. She set out to do something about it for shoppers like herself.