There’s nothing like sitting down to breakfast with a plate of pancakes and some maple syrup. But making that syrup begins with a process that was first documented in North America by French explorer André Thévet in 1557. Today extracting sugar from maple trees isn’t something people think about; it’s […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Board of Education of Education has announced the hiring of Megan Hunter as the new principal at Lincoln Trail Elementary School. She will be officially appointed at the February 11, 2019 Board of Education meeting, and starts her position on July 1, 2019. Hunter joined the Mahomet-Seymour School […]
Candy Foster is known throughout East Central Illinois for his velvet voice, contagious smile and his ability to get people out of their seats and onto the dance floor. But what many of his followers may not know is that he played a local role in the civil rights movement […]
There’s something lovely about being out in the country. Maybe it’s less traffic. Maybe it’s the fields. Maybe it’s the quiet. And maybe it’s the surprises. Visitors making their way to the Kickapoo State Recreation Area have noticed a little treasure at 9912 E 1980 North Rd just outside of […]
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The Mahomet-Seymour boys basketball team will host the 13th annual MSHS Boys’ Basketball fundraiser, Mahomet Madness, on February 1. Inflatables and Field House games will begin at 4:45 PM. Children can purchase a $5.00 Bracelet with unlimited use at the door. Admission to the game is included. A pulled pork […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve wants you to know more about local owl species. A few spots are still open for the February 1 “Owl Prowl” from 6 to 7:30 at the Museum of the Grand Prairie. During the event, Jennifer Wick will introduce guests to local species, such as […]
When Rob Dalhaus graduated from St. Joseph-Ogden High School in 2007, he just knew he wanted to help people. “I had this idea in college, and I know it’s kind of cliche, but I want to help people,” Dalhaus said. But after graduating from Wabash College, in Crawfordsville, Ind., with […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Board of Education and the Village of Mahomet will hold a Joint Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Board Conference Room at Middletown Prairie at 7:00 PM.
Registration for the Mahomet-Seymour Fast Pitch Association summer league will be open until January 31. The following registration form can be downloaded and mailed to MSFPA, 1426 Caro Ct, Mahomet, IL 61853.
