Despite the fact that I hate aging, I love to write about getting older; I don’t know why.
Whenever I travel somewhere, I really get caught up in the feel of the place.
Rather than buying T-shirts with a state name on them, I buy historical books so I know some of what happened there.
I had a nice conversation with a Morton resident who has some ideas that could add some historical value to this newspaper.
Matt Nance of Morton, a self-proclaimed history enthusiast, called me a couple of weeks ago interested in encouraging the Morton Times-News to launch a series of historical pieces relating to the village. His ideas were simple, but also interesting.
The Morton Community Foundation recently hosted a 1950s fundraising event called “Shake, Rattle and Roll” at Mike Murphy Ford. It’s amazing how many poodle skirts, bowling shirts, saddle shoes and letterman jackets came out of the closet for this event. While the theme suggested a step back in time, the MCF is always looking to the future of Morton and how we can serve this community and make it better.
Disregarded? In one ear and out the other? The editors of this newspaper recently chided Mortonites for lack of attention/interest/response to the mayor’s annual state-of-the-village presentation. As I read it, the editorial contended that the mayors annual speeches are packed with facts and useful information about village business, but are disregarded except for “hot button” items that some folks oppose or favor.
Ah, summer is almost here. It is time to release ourselves into the great outdoors. The students, free from the confines of an educational environment, are undoubtedly enjoying that time off. Unfotunately, some are taking far too much advantage of their free time. Just ask anyone at the Morton Police Department.
It is time for me to address an issue that has been very unpopular with a few Mortonites the past few weeks that led to hours on the phone and several e-mail responses.
I watched a love affair unfold online during the Valentine’s Day weekend that left me feeling less loved.
Amidst a budget deficit ... a bright spot emerges.
Morton might finally have that grocery store that was so heavily desired during 2008’s liquor ordinance debates.
And, Morton Mayor Norm Durflinger is “thrilled to death.”
Bob Riffle approached John LaMere to thank him for heading up efforts after a transition parent roundtable Friday night. The two, along with about 20 other parents, are still in the early phases of developing a path for the future of their children with developmental disabilities.
It was a prediction that, perhaps, Libby’s would have rather I not make.
But, I did.
I spent Wednesday morning at Jefferson Elementary School with two classes of fifth graders who had a bone to pick ...
Nathan Domenighini, the barely shaving editor of this newspaper, before absconding the state last week for a vacation on the sweltering coast of Alabama, suggested I write a column for the Morton Times-News ...
In my nearly three years as editor of a newspaper in this town called Morton, I have never made the mistake I have weekly nightmares about ...
Do you know about the new water tower being built in town? Well, what would you think if a pumpkin could be painted on it?
From the Pumpkin Festival to the school district, I have a lot to discuss today.
It is not often residents take an overwhelmingly supportive stance regarding a nearly $4 million facility. But, it seems readers are rather satisfied with the cost of the new Morton firehouse...
Several months ago, I was asked to think about writing a column on an alleged hate crime involving a gay student at a local high school...
Ossami Lake Homeowner’s Association president Todd Curtis can sit and relax in his newly remodeled sun room in his house that overlooks the entire body of water.
The lake over which he presides is a beautiful, privately-owned oasis located just off North Morton Avenue...
Last week, I found myself driving back from a meeting on the north side of Peoria with a gas tank drifting towards empty.
Ten years ago, in this type of situation, I would have simply pulled off the road and filled my tank at the nearest station. Now, I know better. Now, I know how powerful my dollars are, how great their impact can be and how important a decision it is each and every time I spend one. Now, I pass on by that nearby station and wait to “fill ‘er up” in Morton...
