BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com As the Mahomet-Seymour School Board prepared to open new business, IL Senator Chapin Rose came to the meeting to let them know that $400,000 of tax money from the State of Illinois will be given to the school district to renovate the Mahomet-Seymour Fieldhouse if the district […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour High School students in the Spanish program know what a difference change can make. Prior to winter break, the group raised $1000.18 for Mission Roatan by collecting change in used water bottles during lunch. Mission Roatan began in 2006 as a non-profit seeking to raise money […]
Mahomet-Seymour color guard coach Kari Marino wanted to create memories for her team. Their IDTA (Illinois Drill Team Association) State Championship win on Saturday did just that. The 24-member color guard squad placed first at the 2020 IDTA Class AA Colorguard State Finals. Other accolades include the second place Lyrical […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Adele didn’t mind that John Perkins didn’t dance. “We used to go to a place where they had dancing to records,” Adele said. “Just like a neighborhood tavern. “That’s where we met, but he didn’t dance.” “I still don’t,” John said. It was 1943, and young men […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Seventy-four years ago, Danny met Norma. “He was a neighbor and a friend of my niece and nephew, who are about my age,” Norma said. “I met him through them. But the year was 1945, and most of the men Danny’s age were ready to serve in […]
Local Taxing Districts are voting on support for an extension of the East Mahomet TIF District, which was established in 2000. Many constituents have questions about TIF Districts. Here are the Top 10 Things That You Need To Know About TIFs. * Unless specified, the information provided refers mostly to […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Something special is happening on the Mahomet-Seymour High School speech team. Teenage students are finding a place where they can use their voices. Savannah Smith decided to get involved in Speech her sophomore year because a few friends told her about the fun they had during the […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Color Guard is ready to showcase their routines at the Illinois Drill Team Association Championships on Saturday in Springfield. Rissa Habaradas and Lexi Mohr attended the Mattoon IDTA Regional on Feb. 2, placing first and second respectively. Both qualified for IDTA State. The entire color guard place first […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet Public Library Board voted unanimously Monday night to support the 12-year East Mahomet TIF extension. In order for a TIF district to be extended beyond its initial 23-year life, all taxing bodies must agree to the extension, and it must be approved by the State […]
Something sweet is about to happen, and it has nothing to do with sending flowers to your love. When the temperatures drop below freezing overnight, and warm up to the 40’s during the day, it’s maple sugar season. With warmer temperatures forecasted in mid-Feburary, conditions might be ideal to begin […]
