BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com It’s more than a backyard barbecue and a time to splash in the pool. Memorial Day is a moment to pause and remember those who sacrificed during their lifetimes to ensure that Americans continue to have the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution. Jason […]
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Board approves Benedict, Hill and Day/Questions new admin position process
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board on Monday unanimously approved the hires of Mahomet-Seymour High School Principal Chad Benedict, Middletown Elementary Assistant Principal Dustin Day and Marissa Hill, who will become Mahomet-Seymour’s first District Coordinator. But before approving Superintendent Lindsey Hall’s recommendations, board members Colleen Schultz, Meghan Hennesy and Ken Keefe questioned […]
Mahomet-Seymour raises meal prices, approves contract with Arbor Management
The Mahomet-Seymour School board voted unanimously Monday night to change aspects of how meals are provided to students. Per Illinois Code, the school district was required to competitively bid and award the food service management contract to the lowest bidder. Arbor Management was identified as the lowest responsible bidder at […]
Peace Meal seeking volunteers
Peace Meal is looking for delivery volunteers in the Mahomet area, particularly those who can volunteer as substitute drivers to fill in when the regular drivers are unavailable.
Classic Plumbing’s PLUMBER of the Month: Jen Tee
Each month, Classic Plumbing recognizes a community member who is giving back in extraordinary ways. Teachers are recognized during the month of May for their service to the community in Teacher Appreciation Month. This month, Tim Culver, owner of Classic Plumbing, recognizes Mahomet resident Jen Tee for the difference she’s […]
Mahomet Public Library introduces Teen Book Box
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com What will you read this summer? Maybe the Mahomet Public Library can help. In an effort to bridge the popular monthly subscription model some products use with the knowledge of the library staff, the Mahomet Public Library introduces the Teen Book Box program. Through registration for the […]
Losing the lead, but leading the heart: how Stutsman, Rodebaugh, Straub and Carr celebrate
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com It was the moment that junior high track and field athletes had worked for all season: crossing the finish line with a chance to move on to the IESA State meet. Of the hundreds who compete at IESA sectional meets, only dozens get to move on. To […]
“Frieda Mumm’s: Discovering Home” opens at Museum of the Grand Prairie Saturday
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com In every story told, there is more than meets the eye. The stories told and those that will be created at the Museum of the Grand Prairie’s upcoming exhibit: “Frieda Mumm’s Discovering Home” are no different. It’s not something museum curators will be there to talk about, […]
Mahomet Garage Sale Map
The following is a list of garage sales that have been submitted so far. To be included in the map, please email dani@mahometnews.com by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15. It is free to be included on the map thanks to: 1210 E Jeffery Dr. Saturday 8 am-1pm baby clothes […]
Lincoln Trail musicians perform at Orff Chapter Music Festival
Twenty-three Lincoln Trail students performed in the Heart of Illinois Orff Chapter Music Festival on Saturday, May 11 at the Center for Performing Arts in Normal. Music Instructors Sue Keeble (Lincoln Trail) and Jacob Beinborn (Middletown Prairie) had an amazing day creating music with students from all over Central Illinois for this annual […]