I thought it would be a piece of cake to go a day without my cell phone but I really missed it. On July 2 our family gathered at our daughter’s camper and spent the day on the lake. I had my phone along on the pontoon but when we came in I put it in a safe place in the camper while we ate and chatted. Later, on our way home, I realized that I didn’t have my phone. I had left … [Read more...] about A day without my cell phone
County mural to be unveiled during Makers Art Festival Saturday
If you like art or history, you will enjoy a special event planned for Morris on Saturday, July 10. The Makers Art Festival will be taking place that day featuring art classes and demonstrations, music at East Side Park, STEAM kits for kids at the library and the unveiling of a beautiful mural in the museum. The mural at the museum was painted last month by Tony Stafki … [Read more...] about County mural to be unveiled during Makers Art Festival Saturday
“Welcome Back” for the 4th of July
“Welcome Back” is a very fitting theme for the Hancock July Fourth celebration which is planned for Saturday, July 3rd this year. The theme was selected as the community welcomes back family get togethers, visiting with friends and just participating with others in activities on a large scale. The community will also be welcoming back all of the regular events held for the … [Read more...] about “Welcome Back” for the 4th of July
Melberg to meet with City Manager privately to decide fate of Morris Floral building
Chris Melberg, owner of Morris Floral in Morris, has agreed to meet privately with City Manager Blaine Hill to come up with an agreement about the future of his building. Melberg was present at the city council meeting on June 8 expressing some frustration and seeking advice about what to do in regard to the building. The City of Morris has been in contact with Melberg about … [Read more...] about Melberg to meet with City Manager privately to decide fate of Morris Floral building
Jim Riley turns 81, Jim Riley & Sons Construction turns 51
One year after two big milestones in Jim Riley’s life, he will be able to celebrate.Covid-19 put restrictions on any type of celebration last year but Jim, Kirk and Kevin Riley of Jim Riley and Sons feel it is just as good to remember and celebrate a year later. Jim started the business in 1970 and sold it to his sons Kevin and Kirk in 1994. Jim recalls the last fifty years … [Read more...] about Jim Riley turns 81, Jim Riley & Sons Construction turns 51
