By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com After a year of reconstruction and renovation, the pond and waterfall area at Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden is nearly ready to re-open. Tuesday was devoted to the laying of approximately 8,000 square feet of sod that will surround the one-half acre pond. A private re-dedication for […]
Month: August 2019
3 Disciplines Illinois State Triathlon Championships Sept. 22
Mahomet, Ill. – The 3 Disciplines Illinois State Triathlon Championships will return to the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Over 250 athletes are expected to over Mahomet to run, bike and swim in the second of three triathlons scheduled for the area. “The first […]
2019 Fall Mahomet Community Garage Sale: Call for Listings
The 2019 Fall Mahomet Community Garage Sales are scheduled for September 13-14. The Mahomet Daily will produce a free online and print garage sale guide. Listings for the online guide can be received until September 11 at 5 p.m., but to be included in the print map, listings have to […]
M-S PTO answers questions about finances
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet-Seymour PTO opened up its board meeting Thursday night to community members after Mahomet residents Sunny McMurry and Lisa Frerichs took to social media questioning the organization’s financial practices. McMurry contacted the PTO earlier this summer with questions about the percentage of money that goes […]
Village of Mahomet Special Meeting and Study Session 8.13.2019
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. on August 13 in the Village Administration Building. [pdf-embedder url=”https://mahometdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Village-of-Mahomet-Special-Board-Meeting-8.12.2019.pdf” title=”Village of Mahomet Special Board Meeting 8.12.2019″] [pdf-embedder url=”https://mahometdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Village-of-Mahomet-Board-Study-Session-8.12.2019.pdf” title=”Village of Mahomet Board Study Session 8.12.2019″]
Sangamon Valley Public Water District looking for Utility & Grounds Maintenance Workers
The Sangamon Valley Public Water District is teaming up with Express Employment professionals for a Pop–Up Job Fair on Thursday, August 15th from 4-7 PM . They are looking for experienced Utility & Grounds Maintenance Workers! Anyone interested should stop by next Thursday, or apply online through the link here: www.ziprecruiter.com/jobs/specialized-recruiting-group-8a9888f4/utility-worker-1e7f6f53
Commentary: Looking at the ingredients that cause violence
BY JASON SCHIFO Last year my wife was away on a missions trip, and my son needed to make treats for his student ministry night. My wife had sent him a tried and true recipe for S’more‘s bars, a real winner in every setting. As he set himself to the […]
Homer Soda Festival will relocate to Mahomet, Farmer’s Market become year-round event
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Homer Soda Fest is being revived. In Mahomet. An event which began in 2012, but is on hiatus this year, will resume in 2020 at the Mahomet-Seymour High School parking lot on the south side of the building. A committee of about 10 persons will […]
Mahomet-Seymour School Board discusses decision making
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – Members of the Mahomet-Seymour School board gathered on Aug. 5 for a closed session to complete a self-evaluation and to discuss litigation. Prior to going into the private meeting, board members discussed how the board should move forward in talks between open […]
Mahomet-Seymour School Board Policy Committee Agenda 8.12.2019
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board Policy Committee will meet at 10:30 a.m. on August 12, 2019 in the Middletown Prairie Elementary Board Room. [pdf id=315954]