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Rooted in Morton: Community, Connection, and Service with John Cirilli

What makes a small town more than just a place to live? It’s the people who pour their hearts into it. In this episode of Morton Muse & News, we sit down with John Cirilli—a lifelong Morton advocate, local banker, and dedicated com...

March 18, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 5 • 44:37

The Heart of Morton: JoLynn Weiler on Volunteering, Community, and Making a Difference

Ever thought about volunteering but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe you’re curious about the impact volunteers have on Morton? In this episode of Morton MUSE & News, I sit down with the incredible JoLynn Weiler—lifelong Morton...

March 06, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 4 • 1:00:38

Johnson’s Floral – 74 Years of Community, Family, and Flowers

Since 1952, Johnson’s Floral has been a cornerstone of Morton, providing beautiful floral arrangements for life’s most meaningful moments. In this episode, we sit down with Paul Grethey, third-generation owner, to talk about the h...

January 31, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 3 • 50:18

Part II of Turning Grief into Gratitude: Tom Van Ness on Loss, Community, and Healing

*****Part IIIn this heartfelt and deeply moving episode of Morton Muse & News, we sit down with Tom Van Ness as he shares his incredible journey of resilience, healing, and finding purpose after the devastating loss of his wife...

January 23, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 2 • 43:31

Part 1 of Turning Grief into Gratitude: Tom Van Ness on Loss, Community, and Healing

In this heartfelt and deeply moving episode of Morton Muse & News, we sit down with Tom Van Ness as he shares his incredible journey of resilience, healing, and finding purpose after the devastating loss of his wife.Tom’s st...

January 22, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 1 • 39:55

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I listened to your podcast on Johnson Floral. My father delivered flowers for them for over 10 years retiring in 2014 at 82 years old. He loved his job there any missed working there until he died last June.

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