By Will Payne Whether it is helping people out of a burning building, treating the injured or sick, or even helping a cat come down from a tree top, firefighters are essential members of society. This notion is no different in our local community, as the Cornbelt Fire Department has […]
To no one’s surprise, during 2021 TikTok was the most visited site on the internet around the world. The plethora of content creators on the app have made some of the funniest and interesting videos over the past year, and the Mahomet Public Library decided to hop in on the […]
By William Payne Coming back from the war overseas, veterans across the country struggle, at times, to adapt back to life in the United States. Many of these veterans who recently served in Iraq or Afghanistan deal with PTSD and need ways to cope with their anxiety. Raised in Mahomet, […]
Have you ever been overwhelmed with all that’s on your plate? Struggling to fit in time to shop for groceries or knock out some chores. Well Mahomet’s Tara Varndell has the solution for you! Varndell recently started a business called “The Task Tackler” which provides a litany of services for […]
By Will Payne Here in Mahomet, the leaves are beginning to change, and the weather is getting a little cooler. Although the fun days of summer are behind us, Halloween is coming very soon! Luckily for citizens throughout the Mahomet area, there are several fun activities for both kids and […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Community Schools Board met on Monday to discuss their regular agenda ahead of the 2021-22 school year. One of the lively topics of debate right now in the community is if students and teachers will be required to wear masks during the school day. The board announced they […]
By William Payne A person being one of a kind in a large group doesn’t happen too often. However, Mahomet’s John Howard clearly fit that description after accepting his most recent job. When taking over for Lynn Schmit as Mahomet Public Library Director in November of 2018, Howard was a […]
By Will Payne After a virtual competition during the summer of 2020, the Mahomet Area Youth Club is back this year hosting the 26th annual Run Mahomet. There will be an in-person 5k Run on August 6th and a Half Marathon on August 7th. The 5k Run (approximately 3.1 mile […]
By Will Payne Recently the Mahomet-Seymour School District held Bulldog Blueprint meetings in an effort to improve the educational experiences of students and teachers throughout the area. The first meeting was held on April 22, the second took place on June 8, and the third, fourth and fifth are planned for […]
Editor’s Note: This article was first published on June 9, 2021. The plans for the MAARC Center have not be finalized or funded. At this point, only the land has been purchased by the Village. The language in this article has been updated to reflect the potential for the MAARC […]
