Photos and Article by Emily Janauski The Mahomet Daily and Mahomet Citizen share articles on a weekly basis. Building a sense of community, developing relationships and gaining confidence, the Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School’s Community Action Program and the high school’s Interact Club provide unmatched volunteer service projects for students. “It’s […]
Author: Emily Jankauski
Subdivision plans leave residents looking to village for ‘more consideration’
Article by Emily Jankauski The Mahomet Daily and Mahomet Citizen share articles on a weekly basis. The Plan and Zoning Commission, which advises the village of Mahomet’s board of trustees, held a public hearing on Tuesday and discussed a resolution to establish a large-scale residential development of 56.2 acres of […]
FFA Dinner and Dessert Auction benefits student leadership opportunities
Photo and Article by Emily Jankauski Each week the Mahomet Daily and Mahomet Citizen share articles. Smiles and laughter filled the room in a crowd of both young and old during Sunday’s third annual Dinner and Dessert Auction in the commons area at Mahomet-Seymour High School. “This is the first time […]
Village board approves engineering work, permit fees
Article by Emily Jankauski, Mahomet Citizen The village of Mahomet’s board of trustees Tuesday approved a resolution to authorize a professional services agreement with Springfield-based engineering consultant Hanson Professional Services Inc. The cost of creating plans to construct an at-grade railroad crossing on South Mahomet Road are not to exceed $143,600. […]
Plunging for a purpose: Community rallies behind Special Olympics
Photo and Article by Emily Jankauski: Students and teachers of Fisher High School were all smiles as they jumped into the lake water. Each plunger raised $100 for Special Olympics Illinois Region I before jumping into the chilly water at Lake of the Woods. Darting to the water with no intentions of […]
Village Staff recommends 5 cent water rate increase
By Emily Jankauski The village of Mahomet’s water/wastewater department recommended to the board of trustees raising water rates 5 cents per 100 gallons of water used effective May 1. The board reviews water rates, wastewater rates and connection fees annually. The average monthly bill for residents, which is based on estimated […]
A tower of strength: Madeleine McNulty’s legacy of joy leaves impression with students
Article and Photo by: Emily Jankauski Competing for the Mahomet Area Magic, Madeleine McNulty (top left) often enjoyed seeing her teammates win over herself. Her mother, Dawn McNulty said she exhibited a ‘spirit of enthusiasm and positivity.’ Twisting and twirling her way through life’s obstacles, Madeleine McNulty will be honored […]
STEPing out of the classroom: M-S special-education students get involved in area businesses
Article and Photo by: Emily Jankauski Kelsie Briggs (left) and Kara Januzik often use ‘the force’ in their daily references to all things Star Wars when Januzik arrives for her hour-long shift at Salon 105, where she sweeps, vacuums and wipes items down as part of the Student Transition Experience […]
It’s no easy decision about snow days
By: Emily Jankauski Photo: The Village of Mahomet has certainly seen its fair share of snow this winter. Main Street was covered in a blanket of white during one to three inches of snowfall received on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. The Mahomet Daily and Mahomet Citizen share one article every […]
Qualifying for state: M-S chess team competes in first-ever IHSA sectional
The Mahomet Daily and Mahomet Citizen share stories on a weekly basis. By Emily Jankauski Photo by Eric Potter: The Mahomet-Seymour High School chess team competed in its first-ever Illinois High School Association state sectional competition securing a place on the Peoria Civic Center’s floor for the upcoming February IHSA state finals. […]
