As I drove through the streets of Hancock last week, I felt a surge of pride. This community will be celebrating 150 years of existence this weekend and there is so much to be thankful for and appreciate. We are a very strong, caring community. Not large in population, but huge in people who consider it home. We have had ups and downs. We have had tragedies and … [Read more...] about Celebrating a big milestone
Nazarian granted bail and Conditional Release
Jessica Nazarian appeared before Judge Stephanie Beckman via zoom at a bail condition hearing on June 21. Nazarian has been in jail since being charged with three felony counts related to a stabbing at Divine House on February 13, 2022. Bail was initially set at $500,000 unconditional, and $250,000 conditional. The defense attorney for Nazarian requested a reduction of bail, … [Read more...] about Nazarian granted bail and Conditional Release
Mayor officially designates July 4th Celebration
Hancock Mayor Bruce Malo made it official at the very end of the city council meeting on June 13. July 1-4 will be designated as a celebration and 150th anniversary in the City of Hancock. That is a good thing since nearly all the Personnel reports centered around preparing for that long weekend. City Clerk Jodi Bedel along with councilman Annette Kratz serve on the 150th … [Read more...] about Mayor officially designates July 4th Celebration
The wait is over… Just Chillin’ opens Thursday in Morris
Community rumblings for over 18 months about a business coming to Morris and serving the popular Bridgeman’s Ice Cream and being located on the west side of the tracks, the wait is finally over. The soft opening for Just Chillin’ will be held on Thursday, June 16, at 23 West Seventh Street, in Morris, right next to Image Xperts. Of course, since the rumblings began, Just … [Read more...] about The wait is over… Just Chillin’ opens Thursday in Morris
Graduating and moving on to the next chapter
Our oldest grandchild, and only grandson, graduated from high school last week. Tristyn Erdman was a member of the 2022 Class of Zimmerman High School. We were not able to attend the graduation ceremony, which in my opinion is so unfair, but we watched the live-stream broadcast. All I could think about as he walked across the stage is how he is stepping into the … [Read more...] about Graduating and moving on to the next chapter
Homestead grand opening this weekend
The Homestead of Morris will be celebrating their official Grand Opening on June 16, 17 and 18. It will include samples, door prizes, food and great deals. The business is now totally complete and therefore, they want to celebrate with a grand opening. The Homestead opened for business on July 19, 2021 and has been working to get everything ready for this grand opening. … [Read more...] about Homestead grand opening this weekend
Final schedule released for Hancock celebration
The final schedule of events has been released for the Hancock 150th Anniversary Celebration which will be held July 1, 2, 3 and 4. The theme for the weekend is “As we live - we grow” 1972-2022. The community will be celebrating and welcoming home so many people who helped the community live and grow. The Hancock High School Alumni are encouraged to gather in groups on … [Read more...] about Final schedule released for Hancock celebration
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City of Morris is cleaning up and making plans after the big storm
“We are getting it figured out,” is how Morris City Manager Blaine Hill described the aftermath of a major storm on May 12. “The storm response was awesome, which is the number one thing that we plan for.” Hill brought up the storm and resulting damage at the City Council meeting on May 24. He told the council members that everyone was surprised at the extent of the storm … [Read more...] about City of Morris is cleaning up and making plans after the big storm
The end of another school year
We have reached the end of another regular school year. When I refer to it as ‘regular’ I mean that there was no pandemic involved or Government closures. While there was still concern over Covid-19, school was held as usual, except for the many snow storms. With the end of the school year, we have another group of graduates. Young people who have big plans and also big … [Read more...] about The end of another school year
