BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The first five years of a child’s life are important. “Experiences and interactions during this age shape children’s social and emotional health, school readiness, and fundamental life skills,” Mahomet Public Library’s Maura Stutzman said. In order to meet the need of both children and parents of young […]
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A love of music: Larson’s story of growing with friends
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Incoming freshmen always have a lot of choices to make. Mahomet-Seymour’s William Larson was no different. Four years ago, Larson had to decide if he wanted to put down the french horn or if he would continue on with band, which would require him to switch to […]
Mahomet community rallying around four-year-old Addiana Montiel
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com October 31st felt a little more like Christmas than Halloween for many Mahomet residents. When they woke up, rain had saturated the ground. But by the time late morning rolled around, the ground was covered with more than an inch of snow. The snow may melt by […]
M-S Superintendent Contract addendum extends goal-setting deadline
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Fulfilling contracts per the terms of the contract was the topic of discussion at the Mahomet-Seymour School Board’s Special Board meeting Monday night. All seven board members were present to discuss the need to establish 2019-20 goals for Superintendent Lindsey Hall, who was not in attendance. The […]
Mahomet-Seymour Veterans’ Day Ceremonies
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour High School student council will host a Veteran’s Day breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 11. A shuttle bus from Our Lady of the Lake parking lot to the high school will be available beginning at 7:15 a.m. Mahomet-Seymour High School Mahomet-Seymour High School student […]
Homeschool discussion ongoing for Mahomet-Seymour School Board
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet-Seymour School Board is continuing the conversation about what it looks like for the district to allow nonpublic school students to participate in extra-curricular activities. The topic was first brought to the M-S policy committee on Sept. 30 by Board Member Colleen Schultz. With instructions to […]
Ameren Illinois celebrates National Energy Awareness Month with Lincoln Trail Students
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Students at Lincoln Trail Elementary School got an inside look at energy conservation from electric and natural gas safety from Ameren Illinois earlier this month. Each year, Ameren Illinois celebrates National Energy Awareness month by giving energy conservation presentations to fourth- and fifth-grade students throughout its service […]
Baldwin Bytes to raffle off $850 PC, proceeds to benefit Mahomet Stingers
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Mahomet’s custom computer repair and support team, Baldwin Bytes, is excited to announce a ribbon-cutting ceremony, open house and raffle that will benefit the Mahomet Stingers on Nov. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is in conjunction with Tutor Doctor’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. The duo is […]
Classic Plumbing PLUMBER of the Month: Kailey Breedlove
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Each month, Tim Culver, owner of Classic Plumbing recognizes a community member who is giving back in extraordinary ways. Culver believes that there is always something good happening in every community, and that there are ordinary people behind each good deed. These stories are meant to capture the essence […]
Tutor Doctor to open in Mahomet
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com After two years serving Champaign County students with at-home tutoring, Tutor Doctor has announced it will open its first storefront at Sangamon on Main. Since 2017, franchise owners Stephanie and Tom Hess have focused on one-to-one tutoring services designed to help students of all ages with any […]