This piece first appeared in the Mahomet Citizen on March 8, 2011. Raising pigs is a full-time profession. But owning a pig sign has a lifetime privilege for Bill and Barbara Herriott of Seymour. The Herriott family has farmed land just south of Mahomet for generations. After returning from the […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Bill Herriott Obituary
Seymour, IL – William Howard “Bill” Herriott, 86, entered eternal rest on Christmas morning, Monday, December 25, 2017. Born on August 3, 1931 in Champaign County to Harold and Gretchen Herriott, Bill began playing the piano at the age of eight. Two years later his parents bought him the grand […]
Christmas Tree Drop-Off at Lake of the Woods
The Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve will accept Christmas Trees for recycling December 26 through January 15. Some of the trees are chipped for mulch, but others place in the lake to be used as artificial habitat for aquatic species, especially fish. The trees provide protection, food and shade for […]
A Thank You Letter From John Scott
John Scott and his wife, Mary, run the soup kitchen at Candlewood. He shared this letter with the Mahomet Daily after a group of Mahomet residents dropped off presents to fill an immediate Christmas need. The Community Evangelical Free Church dropped off presents for a 5-year old and 1-year old […]
Gonzalez nominated for Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders
A Mahomet-Seymour High School junior has been nominated to represent the state of Illinois at the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders next June. Rebecca Gonzalez received her nomination letter from John C Mather, Ph.D.the winner of the Nobel Prize in physics and the science director of the National […]
Unique public policy experience hosted by Rose for area high school students
Nearly 70 high school students from 26 high schools across State Sen. Chapin Rose’s (R-Mahomet) 51st Senate District participated in a unique, hands-on experience in public policy, state government, and leadership on Dec. 8, as part of Rose’s Youth Advisory Council. Rose hosted the all-day Youth Advisory Council in Decatur […]
Allison’s fourth grade class celebrates Christmas Around the World
Unlike Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July, Christmas is one of the few holidays many nations and cultures share. Lincoln Trail Kara Allison takes advantage of this fact by pairing her expository writing unit with a chance to give students the opportunity to present through Hands Around the World each […]
Kroner celebrates 50 years as a journalist
A lot can change in 50 years. From writing on paper to a typewriter, from editing on a computer to laying out a publication, Fred Kroner has seen a lot in his 50 years as a journalist. But one thing hasn’t changed: Fred Kroner still loves to write. Kroner’s story […]
Mahomet-Seymour Senior recognized as Illinois State Scholars
70 Mahomet-Seymour Seniors received recognition as Illinois State Scholars for the 2018-2019 school year. Students received the honor by performing in the top one-half of their high school class at the end of the third semester prior to graduation and/or score at or above the 95th percentile on ACT or SAT. […]
Mahomet Christmas Eve Church Schedule
Community Evangelical Free Church: December 24: 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., December 25, 9 a.m. First Baptist Church: 10:45 am worship service and an 11 pm Candlelight service Grace Church: Christmas Eve Service 6 p.m. Life Community Church: morning service at 10:00 a.m. and a Candlelight Service at 4:00 p.m Lutheran Church of Mahomet: 9 a.m. Communion Worship, […]
