The Mahomet United Methodist Church (MUMC) will host its annual Rummage Sale from June 6-8. The sale will run from 4 to 7 p.m. June 6, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7 and 8 a.m. to noon June 8. MUMC’s sale typically includes household items, books, toys, clothes, misc. furniture […]
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To Plant or Not to Plant: That is the Question
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – For many farmers in East Central Illinois, decision time is drawing near. In a typical weather pattern, farmers throughout Champaign and Vermilion counties have completed planting their crops and are waiting for the summer heat to kick in as the calendar year turns to […]
Save the Date: Harlem Wizards coming to Mahomet
The Mahomet-Seymour Marching Band will host a fundraiser featuring the World Famous Harlem Wizards on Sunday, September 29 in the Mahomet-Seymour High School gymnasium. This action-packed event that the whole family can enjoy will feature the oohs and aahs created by the talented Wizards as they face off against local […]
Mahomet Public Library Summer Programs
The Mahomet Public Library offers summer programs for children of all ages and abilities throughout June and July. Check out what is coming up! The Mahomet Public Library will continue their regularly scheduled storytimes throughout the summer months: Baby Storytime (0-2 years): Tuesdays, 9:30-9:50am Toddler Storytime (2-3.5 years): Wednesdays, 9:30-9:50am Preschool Storytime […]
Touch a Truck with MPRD Saturday
Does your child want to touch a truck? From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday (June 8), children will be able to climb into, on and around police cars, firetrucks, tractors, snowplows, and other construction vehicles during the Mahomet Parks and Recreation’s Touch a Truck event at Barber Park. […]
Ladies Night Out June 6
Local women are invited to the annual Ladies Night Out event on June 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lake of the Woods Pavilion. Tickets include dinner, wine, beer, dessert, shopping and raffles. Tickets can be purchased online for $20 or for $25 at the door.
Classic Plumbing PLUMBER of the Month Tyler Laroe
Tyler LaRoe has been named the Classic PLUMBER of the Month. Tim Culver, owner of Classic Plumbing wants to honor those who give back to their community in extraordinary ways. BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com In life, there are the consumers and the doers. Mahomet teenager Tyler Laroe has always been a […]
IDOT Construction on Prospect Bridge to begin next week
CHAMPAIGN — The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that repairs to the bridge that carries Prospect Avenue over Interstate 74 in Champaign will begin Monday, June 3. The project involves making repairs to the bridge and replacing the bridge deck and will begin with placing protective shielding under the bridge […]
Property tax bills go out, delayed funds mean M-S board will vote on Tax Anticipation Warrants
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – Champaign County property owners can expect their property tax bills to arrive within the next few days. According to the Champaign County Clerk’s office, bills will be mailed out May 30 and May 31, and are already available to view on the Champaign County […]
Dean finishes 50th year as educator
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.comFifty years. Five decades. Half a century. No matter how it’s viewed, Harold Dean’s teaching tenure has encompassed a significant time period. Officially, Dean retired as a full-time teacher 13 years ago. His time off didn’t last long. And, he has yet to stop. “The person who was […]