Bitterly cold winter temperatures draw hundreds of people to the Lake of the Woods every February. While spectators may call them crazy, they, lined up with their friends and often in costumes, call themselves plungers. But they are also there for one cause, to raise money for the Special Olympics […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Foundation Bash tickets on sale, event March 9 at City Center
The Mahomet-Seymour Schools Foundation will celebrate their mission of providing educational resources to the Mahomet-Seymour Schools during their annual Bulldog Bash fundraiser on March 9. The annual fundraiser will once again be held at the City Center, located at 503. S. Chestnut St. from 6 p.m. to midnight. Entertainment will be provided […]
Benedict’s apparel business fills need in Mahomet community
Growing a business often takes a lot of time. But for Becky Benedict, a second-grade teacher at Sangamon Elementary School and mother to three children, growing a business making custom designed apparel has been a success that is last on her list. “Between my family and kids at school, this […]
All God’s Children Garage Sale January 27
If the mid-winter weather has you longing for a good garage sale, you don’t have to wait around until spring. All God’s Children Preschool’s annual garage sale is this Saturday, January 27, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The garage sale is the preschool’s only fundraiser. For about 15 years, money from the […]
Mahomet-Seymour Educators experience poverty simulation
It’s hard to understand another’s walk in life unless you’ve walked in their shoes. On Jan. 4, the day before students arrived back at school, Mahomet-Seymour teachers, grades K-8, spent a few hours in a poverty simulation hosted by the Mahomet-Seymour School District. K-5 teachers met at Lincoln Trail for […]
Mahomet Public Library Valentine Bingo Registration Opens Jan. 19
The Mahomet Public Library will host the very popular Valentine Bingo on February 8 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. With great prizes and food–and even better company–adults of all ages are invited to join the library staff for the annual Mahomet tradition. Participants will have a chance to win fabulous […]
Bice records first original song, to work as intern for Sidewalk Prophets
Catching a professional break at 20 years old isn’t something many college students experience. But, Mahomet-Seymour graduate Leah Bice is beginning to experience the fruits of her ‘break.’ It all began in the spring of 2017. A second-year communications student at Parkland College, Bice was asked to record her original […]
B.L.A.S.T. Session 3 registration begins tonight
Registration for Sangamon and Lincoln Trail MAYC B.L.A.S.T. Session 3 begins at 6 p.m. on January 17. [gview file=”https://mahometdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BLAST-Brochure-Session-3-2018.pdf”]
Mahomet Madness scheduled for Feb. 9
The Mahomet-Seymour boys basketball team will host the 12th annual MSHS Boys Basketball fundraiser, Mahomet Madness, on February 9. 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 […]
Mahomet youth participate in “Into the Woods” at 51 Main
Mahomet youth participated in the Sounds of Music Studio’s production of “Into the Woods” at 51 Main this weekend. Back row: Izzy Gonzales, Maya Lee, Jen Bartlett, Mallory Birkbichler, Samantha Hamilton Front row: Max Bartlett, Tucker Loven, Abby Loven, Nicolina Di Girolamo
