The Village of Mahomet leaf pickup program will be extended until December 3. The leaf pickup program was scheduled to end on Friday, November 30th after area 5 pick-up is completed. However, the Village will make one final pass through all areas to collect any remaining leaves on December 3. All […]
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Christmas wishes come to life at Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch
In the magic of Christmas, there are few things more enchanting than eight tiny reindeer. And while Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch may not be home to Santa’s famous group, owners Mark and Julie Hardy have seen his patrons light up over the sight of their herd. “They’re just wonderful,” Mark said. […]
Middle Fork River Forest Preserve designated as International Dark Sky Park
The International Dark Sky Association has announced the accreditation of Middle Fork River Forest Preserve in Champaign County, Illinois, U.S., as an International Dark Sky Park, that state’s first such designation. The result caps a two-year effort to achieve the status in a collaboration between the Champaign County Forest Preserve District and […]
Lebeau works to create inclusive environment at Champaign Gymnastics Academy
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Paige Davis is an adaptable soon-to-be 5-year-old. She could be the poster child for the adage, “any port in a storm.” Davis has enjoyed her time in gymnastics, especially on the balance beam. “She loves to turn anything into a balance beam, like curbs, lines in […]
Village of Mahomet Board Agenda 11.27.2018
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The Magic of Christmas coming to Mahomet
Christmas (and Santa Clause) is coming to downtown Mahomet December 1 through 3. Local vendors have prepared a weekend of giving, holiday treats, kid’s activities, carolers and horse-drawn carriage rides. The American Legion 1015 will open their doors from ice cream, root beer floats, cherry cokes, popcorn and a jukebox […]
Craft Bazaar to raise money for local charities this weekend
Our Lady of the Lake will host its 15th annual Craft Bazaar December 1 from 2 to 6 p.m. and December 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event, which began as a way for parishioners to support each other, has become a way for the church to give […]
Lutheran Church of Mahomet Live Nativity December 2
The Mahomet Lutheran Church will present their annual Live Nativity on December 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the drive in front of the church. The nativity will include Mary, Joseph, Jesus, Shepards, Kings and angels. Live stock are also part of the event. “The camel is probably the most important […]
MSHS Boys Basketball 1-1 after first week
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Ryan Bosch had a memorable first game as the head coach of Mahomet-Seymour’s boys’ basketball team. His team presented him with an opening-day victory on Monday, 56-42, at Rantoul, but there weren’t as many highlights as the 14-point margin of victory might indicate. “It’s always nice […]
Thanksgiving Message: Give Thanks Away
By Jason Schifo Pastor at Community Evangelical Free Church A woman was traveling in the mountains and found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she happened to meet another traveler who was hungry, and the woman opened her bag to share the food she had with her. […]
