BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Should Illinois give the power to local school districts to decide if they will allow administrators, faculty or staff in their building to be armed? The topic, which is once again being brought up by Mercer County School District 404 in rural western Illinois, will be voted […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com It’s not enough for four Champaign County seniors to stand outside the fire. These young men aren’t just waiting with senior fever for graduation day. They aren’t hoping that there is something to do after school. They aren’t just waiting for the right opportunity. Heritage’s Keegan Painter, […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com A lot can change in 25 years: hairstyles, styles of jeans, locations of organizations, the use of telephones and smartphones. But there are certain community characteristics that may always stay the same. That’s where the Mahomet Area Youth Club finds itself, having served the Mahomet community by […]
Honoring America’s Veterans is something the Mahomet community prides itself on each year. In its 15th year, the Mahomet Christian Church will host their Living Flag Presentation Nov. 1, 2 and 3, 2019. Each year, the church members create a service to honor and remember what the men and women […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The development of land within the Village of Mahomet has been on the minds of residents lately. Some see the benefit of the continued expansion of Mahomet, both commercially and residentially. Some residents long for the small-town feel that was evident just a few years ago while […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve is looking for input from the Champaign County community as it looks to update its strategic plan. In order to gather vital insight from residents, the CCFPD will host two public meetings in October. The District is looking for input that helps them develop a […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com It’s fall. Nostalgia is in the air. And Lincoln Trail Elementary is bringing back traditions that span generations in their first annual fall festival scheduled for October 29. “We at Lincoln Trail feel strongly about families being welcome at our school,” Principal Meghan Hunter said. “This is […]
Halloween is here! And with all the excitement, we want to remind Mahomet drivers to be extra vigilant while children are going to house-to-house looking for their favorite candies. Here are a few tips: Make sure your headlights, windshield wipers, turn signals, brakes and tires are properly working so you […]
The glow of a pumpkin on a doorstep is enough to make anyone smile. But hundreds of glowing pumpkins placed near the forest in rural Mahomet is something that draws crowds from miles away each year. After the pumpkin buying season dies down, the Crowley family invites friends and family […]
Grace Church will host their annual Harvest Party from 6 to 8 p.m. on October 30. The family-fun event features a variety of games and experiences for all ages. Children can dress up and receive candy, grab some food and jump in bounce houses. A family photo booth will also […]
