Good morning, Wausau.

Schult’s Country Inn on Church Avenue in Merrill, a local fixture since 1936, is closing as owners Lee and Diane Pfaff retire after one final Friday fish fry this week; Lee plans to spend more time in his garden while Diane continues hairstyling.

Matt Kaudy has assumed the role of President and CEO at CoVantage Credit Union, succeeding Charlie Zanayed as the fourth chief in 73 years.

He brings over 20 years of credit union leadership experience and plans to work closely with members and employees for future community growth.

Knowlton House Distillery in Mosinee is converting milk sugar from whey into cocktails for June Dairy Month.

The distillery works with more than 90 local farms to supply ingredients for gin and vodka creations (such as a summer Strawberry Caprese Gin Sour) and plans to introduce dairy whiskey later.

SmartAsset's study ranks Wisconsin as the eighth-best state for drivers based on road safety and cost factors, finding 0.8 auto fatalities per 100 million miles and 71% of highways in good condition (with vehicle operations costing about $11,000 a year).

Marathon County Public Library will host a series of book clubs in July — events include discussions of titles like 'The Names' and 'French Braid' at various branches; readers are encouraged to read the selected books before meetings.

Three Riverside Elementary School students won top honors today in the Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Essay Contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation in Marathon County – the winners, Escher Brown, Raygen Heinzen, and Thea Gauss, were awarded cash prizes for their essays on healthy soil.

Wings Over Wausau Airshow

Daytime and evening events — Wausau Downtown Airport — Admission details to be confirmed — Experience thrilling aerial displays and family-friendly fun in Wisconsin's aviation celebration.

Jazz on the River Concert Series

Sundays, Jul 19 – Aug 16 — Kickbusch Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant series of free jazz concerts along the scenic river in Wausau.