The Glenwood Assisted & Supportive Living Communities of Mahomet will open their doors to trick-or-treaters on Saturday October 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. “They look forward to being able to see them in their costumes, having the come out and being in their costumes. That means a lot to […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Burgwald’s annual Trunk or Treat October 25
Trick-or-Treaters can double or triple their Halloween haul as they travel down Main Street in downtown Mahomet on October 25. Burgwald Eye Center‘s annual Trunk or Treat event brings together Mahomet businesses who are happy to put candies and treats in bags as children in costumes travel from decorated trunk […]
Shults to bring stories of Peoria State Hospital to Mahomet
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Founded by the Illinois General Assemly in 1895, the Peoria State Hospital, also known as the Bartonville State Hospital or Illinois Asylum for the Incurable Insane was a psychiatic hospital that closed its doors in 1973. Patients diagnosed as “incurable” were housed in Illinois’ premiere mental health […]
What to do with leftover Halloween candy
Candy. Bags and bags of candy. And maybe one more bag of candy depending on how long the kids stay out trick-or-treating. Your kids will come home Monday night, spread the candy out on the floor, sort it by type and then trade with their siblings so they have what […]
Prairie Stories at Museum of Grand Prairie Saturday
Go back in time and experience what life was like in nineteenth-century east-central Illinois at Prairie Stories at the Museum of the Grand Prairie from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 14. The day begins with artisan demonstrations (including blacksmithing featuring renowned blacksmiths from Colonial Williamsburg) and outdoor cooking. […]
Mahomet teenagers invite community to Disney’s “Frozen Jr.”
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Temperatures outside may still be roaring, the CUTC’s Penguin Project‘s production of Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” is sure to provide relief at the end of September. After working on the show for four months, Mahomet’s Preston Hodges, Andrew Moseley, Cecilia Taylor, Kara Januzik and Izzy Gonzalez are […]
Mahomet Public Library to host adult book club
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – The Mahomet Public Library is expanding its programming to include more options for adults. Alongside Adult Craft Connection events, a Business and Professional Book Club will meet every other month beginning on Sept. 26, 2019 and a Tuesday Night Book Club for adults […]
Mahomet-Seymour Ag Supply Store Mum Sale
The Mahomet-Seymour Ag Supply Store is kicking off their fall mum sale. Orders for an 8″x6″ container of burgundy/red, yellow, purple, bronze/orange or white will be $7 each. The shades will vary. Mums should be available for pickup at Mahomet-Seymour High School by Sept. 20, but orders have to be […]
Mahomet-Seymour to host soccer invitational Saturday
The Mahomet-Seymour soccer team will host their annual invitational soccer tournament on August 31 at the Middletown Soccer Field. Game 1 will feature the Bulldogs as they take on Mt. Zion at 9 a.m. Normal West will play against Washington in Game 2 at 11 a.m. At 2 p.m. the […]
Class of 1969 gathers for 50th anniversary
The Mahomet-Seymour Class of 1969 held their 50th class reunion during the Mahomet Music Festival Weekend. The group visited Mahomet-Seymour High School. Back row L to R: Dave Sherman, Doug Turner, Mike Dillow, 3rd Row L toR: Gail Rusk Walker, Charlene Hitchens Roush, Dale Mayol, Jim Rayburn, Denny Hatcher, Mark […]