Author: Dani Tietz

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Friendships formed through Girls on the Run

BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Typically, when runners cross the finish line, there is someone waiting to share in the excitement.  Many times, though, training for a running event is a solo undertaking, involving time spent making gains to ultimately reach a goal. When 60 third- through fifth-grade girls at Lincoln Trail […]

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Mother steps forward to explain candy incident

BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com EDITOR’S NOTE: In order to protect the child(ren) involved in this situation, names will not be used. Information for this article has come from the mother of a child involved in Monday’s candy incident and her identity has been independently verified. Information about an incident involving a […]

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Mahomet-Seymour receives “Commendable” on Illinois Report Card

BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet-Seymour School District received a “Commendable” designation on the Illinois Report Card, which was released on Oct. 30. Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education gives schools summative designations based on data provided. Schools receive Exemplary School, Commendable School, Underperforming School, and Lowest-Performing School designations.  […]