Purchasing fresh, purified, affordable ice and water has just become more convenient for Mahomet residents. Earlier this week, Sandy and Daren Prather of Bulldog Ice, LLC installed a Twice the Ice Machine on the south side of the Eastwood Shopping Center. The Prathers, who have been a part of the […]
Month: October 2014
MSHS graduation location moved to Krannert
Sitting through a Mahomet-Seymour High School graduation ceremony will be more comfortable for this year’s graduating class. After years of fielding complaints of sound quality, cramped and uncomfortable seating and scorching heat, the Mahomet-Seymour School Board voted to move the graduation ceremony to the Krannert Center Monday. Cheek said the […]
ATLAS program gives students needed life skills
Mahomet-Seymour ATLAS program joined in partnership with the Mahomet Area Youth Club over the summer in order to offer students in the Adult Transition Living & Advocacy Skills program a venue to learn life skills in a “real-life environment.” The ATLAS program began as the Young Adult Program at Mahomet-Seymour […]
Ferdinand continues education to understand new healthcare laws, helps make Mahomet Insurance Center a one-stop shop
Understanding new healthcare laws, policies and options set forth by the Affordable Healthcare Act may be daunting to some. But for Mahomet Insurance Centre Owner Lyn Ferdinand, the process of understanding the healthcare marketplace is another way she can serve the growing Mahomet community. Over the last decade, Ferdinand and […]
Fittek opens doors to community this weekend
Since the early 1990’s Fittek has been more than just a place to walk on a treadmill. From the very beginning, owner Linn Schweig developed a professional team focused on providing individualized and group training that focused on all aspects of clients’ health. Now, almost 25 years later, Fittek continues […]
Her grades are a product of curiosity
I’ve been teaching myself how to promote a conference. As with all things in my life, I’m not entirely sure what venues to use or if I’m using those opportunities correctly, but nevertheless, I just make educated guesses on what may work and what may not. It seemed pretty obvious […]
MSHS AgStore partners with Prairieland Feeds to offer more products
An innovative partnership between Mahomet Seymour’s FFA and a local agribusiness means real life experience for high school students and low prices for community members. On October 15, the Mahomet Seymour Ag Supply Store, will start partnering with Priarieland Feeds of Savoy, said Jennifer Wherley, MSHS Agriculture teacher and FFA […]
Paula Martin celebrates 100 years today
Today is a big day for Paula Martin. She was greeted by friends and staff at the Bridle Brook community with breakfast and a song for her 100th birthday this morning. Martin will also celebrate with her family at Bridle Brook tonight. Bridle Brook staff member Revae Applegate said that […]
Berger helps to rescue humpback whale, will air on ABC Saturday
Researching seals and sea lions or rescuing humpback whales may not even be on the radar for many Mahomet youth, but 1998 Mahomet-Seymour graduate Ryan Berger is living out his dream on a team of researchers for Point Blue Conservation Science on the Farallon Islands off the coast of California. […]