Owning a consignment shop is more than just a way to make money for Mahomet resident Reagan Merkle-Litteken, owner of All Things Kids, Inc. When Merkle-Litteken began the at-home consignment process in her home, she sold her children’s gently used clothes through Ebay or Craigslist so she would not have […]
Author: Dani Tietz
CCFPD begins reforestation project in Buffalo Trace
TheChampaign County Forest Preserve Natural Resources Department started a 14.5-acre reforestation project in the south portion of Buffalo Trace in February. The reforestation project is part of a plan to restore the 270-acre Buffalo Trace site. The Natural Resources Department studied historical soil maps, survey maps and aerial photos from […]
My T25 Focus
I began the very popular T25 workout over two weeks ago. Prior to Christmas break, I spent a few early mornings in a friend’s living room following the Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred program. With each woman wanting different results, we decided to go our separate ways. When January came to […]
Brown recaps 2013, Village sets vision for future: Part III
Mayor Patrick Brown sat down with the Daily in January to recap progress and share the collective vision for the future of Mahomet. As the Village begins to prepare for fiscal year 2014, we have decided to present his overview in a three part series which will focus on infrastructure […]
Brown recaps 2013, Village sets vision for future: Part II
Mayor Patrick Brown sat down with the Daily in January to recap progress and share the collective vision for the future of Mahomet. As the Village begins to prepare for fiscal year 2014, we have decided to present his overview in a three part series which will focus on infrastructure […]
Brown recaps 2013, Village sets vision for future: Part I
Mayor Patrick Brown sat down with the Daily in January to recap progress and share the collective vision for the future of Mahomet. As the Village begins to prepare for fiscal year 2014, we have decided to present his overview in a three part series which will focus on infrastructure […]
Board to consider golf cart discussion
Community members gathered at the Village Board study session Tuesday to present their arguments in favor of allowing low-speed vehicles and golf carts on public roadways. While Illinois law allows low-speed vehicles to travel on streets with a posted speed limit less than 30 miles per hour, it also leaves […]
Jones prepares for retirement
After 25 years with Fisher National Bank, Vice President of Operations in Mahomet, Shirley Jones will step back from her full-time position at the end of March to ease into retirement. “We couldn’t do this cold turkey,” President Mike Estes said. “We had to phase her out.” Jones and Estes […]
Walls will change, Character stays the same
When we purchased our home over two years ago, we immediately wanted to make some changes. The bi-level, boxed-in concept isn’t really our style. All the walls were different shades of white. All the brass fixtures reminded us of our childhood in the 90’s. But the core of the house […]
Trustees discuss water bills and snow removal
Small fluctuation in water bill prices can be expected throughout the year, but for some Mahomet residents, the increase in January’s bill caught them by surprise. Village board members discussed the increase with Village Receptionist Sara Toomer during the Village Study Session Tuesday. Toomer is responsible for billing and collection. […]