Neighbors
May 24, 2012 - 5:01 p.m.
Dawn Gossman has dreamed of owning her own greenhouse for over a decade, and that dream became a reality on April 28 when they opened their business.
May 24, 2012 - 5:00 p.m.
Sales associates at RE/MAX Top Properties, Morris recently received special recognition from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois region for their sales success in 2011. They have been named to membership in honorary clubs, each recognizing an important level of achievement in sales production.
May 24, 2012 - 4:59 p.m.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced that BP North America Inc. has agreed to pay an $8 million penalty and invest more than $400 million to install state-of-the-art pollution controls and cut emissions from BP’s petroleum refinery in Whiting, Ind.
May 24, 2012 - 7:00 a.m.
Students at Seneca Grade School participated in a “My Favorite Teacher” essay during Teacher Appreciation Week.
May 24, 2012 - 6:59 a.m.
Tonya Leigh Starnes and Nikolas Franklin McKinney announce their engagement and upcoming wedding on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate in Joliet.
May 24, 2012 - 6:58 a.m.
Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers has announced its schedule of free diabetes education programs for June.
May 24, 2012 - 6:57 a.m.
The Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District is again offering rain barrels for sale to the public.
May 24, 2012 - 6:56 a.m.
CHARLESTON — Lauren Gallick of Morris was recognized April 28 at Eastern Illinois University as a 2012 Distinguished Senior.
May 24, 2012 - 6:55 a.m.
SHOREWOOD — Eddie Korosa will start his Polka Party at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood.
May 24, 2012 - 6:54 a.m.
CHANNAHON — Minooka Community High School will host two summer sewing camps this summer for children between the ages of 9 and 12.
May 23, 2012 - 3:00 p.m.
Employees at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center were honored Friday evening for their years of service and dedication. A total of 92 employees were recognized at the hospital’s annual service awards dinner.
May 23, 2012 - 2:59 p.m.
Cargill has awarded college scholarships to two local students. Brandon Cook of Mazon and Perry Harlow of Kinsman, 2012 graduates of Seneca High School, will each receive a $1,000 scholarship for next school year.
May 23, 2012 - 7:00 a.m.
The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2012 of Immaculate Conception School in Morris was held during a 7 p.m. Liturgy on Thursday, May 17.
May 23, 2012 - 6:59 a.m.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Kulof of Morris celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, which was Monday, May 21, 2012, with a transatlantic cruise and European vacation.
May 23, 2012 - 6:58 a.m.
Jaclyn Andreatta, Brandon Cook, and Brittney Madison are valedictorians from the Seneca High School Class of 2012.
May 23, 2012 - 6:57 a.m.
Kendall-Grundy Community Action has funds available for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program and is taking applications, but time is running out.
May 23, 2012 - 6:56 a.m.
CHANNAHON — Channahon Township is hosting beginner-level Tai Chi classes Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at 25461 S. Fryer St. in Channahon.
May 23, 2012 - 6:55 a.m.
James Gretencord, a Morris Community High School student, was recently named 2012 Grundy Area Vocational Center Building Trades Tradesman of the Year.
May 23, 2012 - 6:54 a.m.
NEWARK — Each year, the students in Newark High School’s computer graphics class have the opportunity to contribute designs for the buttons that will be sold during Fourth of July activities.
May 22, 2012 - 5:00 p.m.•By Julie Buck — Executive Director
The month of May always seems bittersweet. On the sad side, churches have services to read their annual memorial book, we prepare for the Memorial Day parade and observance, and the Foundation prepares a list of gifts we’ve received over the past year in memory of loved ones.
May 22, 2012 - 4:59 p.m.
Wayne Aardsma has joined Silver Cross Hospital as Vice President of Managed Care where he will manage Silver Cross’ relationships with managed care organizations, HMOs and insurance companies while evaluating opportunities for the hospital with the new healthcare reform laws.
May 22, 2012 - 7:00 a.m.
The Wendy’s Cruisers will have a free car cruise through downtown Morris on Friday, June 29.
May 22, 2012 - 6:59 a.m.
Illinois Wesleyan University recently released its Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2011-12 school year.
May 22, 2012 - 6:58 a.m.
Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers has announced its schedule of childbirth and family classes for June.
May 22, 2012 - 6:57 a.m.
Several musicians and singers were selected to perform as part of the Fox Valley Music Festival on Sunday, April 29 and Monday, April 30 at East Aurora High School.
May 22, 2012 - 6:56 a.m.
Greg Struck, who won the Morris Police Benevolent Society award, was mistakenly omitted from the article about the Morris Community High School senior scholarship awards ceremony that appeared in the Thursday, May 17 edition of the Herald. Struck’s honor was presented by Officer Steven Huetteman of the Morris Police Department.
May 22, 2012 - 6:55 a.m.
MINOOKA — Ellis House and Equestrian Center hosts a K’Nex education series on the fourth Thursday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m., including May 24.
May 22, 2012 - 6:54 a.m.
The Morris VFW Post will sponsor a fishing derby on Wednesday, May 23 at Gebhard Woods State Park in Morris for the Manteno Veterans’ Home, weather permitting.
May 22, 2012 - 6:53 a.m.
SHOREWOOD — The Fun Tymers will bring their humor, music and fun from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 25, at the opening of a Patio Party at The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood.
May 22, 2012 - 6:52 a.m.
JOLIET — Summer camp registration is underway at the Greater Joliet Area YMCA, 749 Houbolt Road, Joliet.
May 21, 2012 - 3:00 p.m.
During National Hospital Week, Silver Cross Hospital honored employees who reached milestones of five to 50 years of service.
May 21, 2012 - 2:59 p.m.
Parkhurst to work in administrative services
May 19, 2012 - 7:00 a.m.
EFFINGHAM, Ill. — Grundy County Association for Home and Community Education members Ginny Bellamy, Kay Bonneur, Yvonne Canik, Ruth O’Hara and Patricia Buchholtz attended the IAFCE state conference in Effingham from March 27 to Mark 29.
May 19, 2012 - 6:59 a.m.
Effort yields 80 units of blood
May 19, 2012 - 6:58 a.m.
SHOREWOOD — Country western singer Christine Stapleton will entertain her audience as she performs classic songs by Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Road.
May 19, 2012 - 6:57 a.m.
NEWARK — Obert K. Viland of Newark will celebrate his 100th birthday on Monday, May 21, 2012.
May 19, 2012 - 6:56 a.m.
SENECA — Frieda Ellis of Seneca will celebrate her 95th birthday on Friday, May 25.
May 18, 2012 - 5:14 p.m.
Exelon Corporation has recognized employee Michael Hayworth of Morris with a merit award for his volunteer service with Grundy Area Public Action to Deliver Sustenance (P.A.D.S.). The volunteer recognition is part of the company’s annual Energy for the Community Volunteer Awards and comes with a $5,000 cash grant to the organization in Hayworth’s honor.
May 18, 2012 - 5:12 p.m.
Workforce Services Division of Will County has announced the June schedule of its Mobile Workforce Center.
May 18, 2012 - 2:00 p.m.
First Christian, First Baptist plan Bible schools; FOFCA sets camp
May 18, 2012 - 1:59 p.m.
Free children’s clothing will be available from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 19, at White Oak School in Morris.
May 18, 2012 - 1:58 p.m.
Michele Rempel, M.A., Mediavine Marketing’s social media and web development expert, will clarify how to best use Twitter in your job search.
May 18, 2012 - 12:12 p.m.
Morris Community High School District 101 is accepting applications to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Board Secretary Damon Sloan.
May 18, 2012 - 7:00 a.m.
MINOOKA — During the recent dinner/meeting of the Minooka Federated Woman’s Club at Cookie’s Restaurant, Jeannie Flannery conducted the installation of officers Marti Leo, recording secretary, and Jean Jun, treasurer.
May 18, 2012 - 6:59 a.m.
Older Americans Month is celebrated each May to honor and recognize older Americans for the contributions they make to our families, communities and society. Since 1963, it has been a proud tradition across the nation to celebrate and acknowledge these efforts.
May 18, 2012 - 6:58 a.m.
The family of Morris resident Julie Bien invites friends and family to a reception in honor of her 90th birthday.
May 18, 2012 - 6:57 a.m.
The next regular monthly meeting of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Grundy County will be held Saturday, May 19 at 10 a.m. at the John Martin Steele VFW Post 6049, 309 McKinley Street, Morris.
May 18, 2012 - 6:56 a.m.
The next Junk in the Trunk sale is Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind Wendy’s on Route 47 in Morris.
May 18, 2012 - 6:55 a.m.
Immaculate Conception School in Morris will hold an open house on Sunday, May 20 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to honor two of its teachers.
