Christopherd Merrett News Today

Olive Hill, a hamlet situated on Tygarts Creek in the Appalachian foothills, has two Family Dollar locations and four Dollar General stores in and immediately surrounding the town.

Chris Merrett, IIRA director at WIU, has been named dean of innovation and economic development & special adviser to the president for innovation.

Christopher D. Merrett, longtime director of the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) at Western Illinois University, has been named dean of innovation and economic development, as well as special adviser to the president for innovation, at WIU.