BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com It doesn’t take much to give a child confidence. Often times, children build confidence through reaching a goal, feeling accepted and being independent. But, many times, opportunities for children with developmental disabilities to build confidence are not as abundant as the opportunities their peers have. Peoria […]
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Letter to the Editor: How do you put a price tag on Mahomet Area Youth Club?
I moved to Mahomet with my three children in the fall of 1989. As a single working-parent, it was sometimes difficult to support school and sport activities in person. That also meant that appropriate role models were not always present as well. I was delighted when the Don Moyer Boys […]
Opinion: Are there ways to keep and use Sangamon Elementary?
Before we begin here, let me tell you about what I am not: I am not a real estate agent, a mathematician, a public official who works with zoning or someone who fully understands taxes or what type of financial commitment it takes to run a building. Despite what some […]
Halloween fun for all ages at Hennesy Hallow
Editor’s Note: This article was written in 2017. Due to COVID-19, the Hennesy’s will not have their Halloween wheel out and will not be handing out candy. Decorations are up and everyone is welcome to drive by. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for the Hennesy family. While […]
Changes to 2017 Dawg Walk raise questions about future of fundraiser
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – Raising between $80,000 and $100,000 in a week’s time, the Dawg Walk has been a fundraiser that is envied by surrounding school districts. And for Mahomet-Seymour Elementary students, the Dawg Walk celebration, which includes a walk, dancing and popsicles, is one of the […]
7 Must-Dos in Estate Planning
An estate plan legally ensures your family is taken care of and your financial goals are met after you’re gone. But the majority of Americans—including those with families—aren’t prepared. According to LexisNexis, 64 percent of people don’t have a will and 55 percent of individuals with children don’t either. Whether […]
People Gas natural gas leaks affects private wells north of Mahomet
Mahomet Aquifer consumers were alerted to an underground natural gas leak six miles north of Mahomet through a press release from Spiros Law Friday. The press release comes a little over a week ahead of an informational meeting that will be hosted by Spiros Law at the Newcomb Township Hall […]
It’s a classic “He said, she said” situation
When I was 17 years old, I really liked this boy. He was about 6’3” tall, he had big ears and a really cute smile. And although I was a measly 5’9” with my basketball shoes on, I could beat him in basketball. This proves that not all tall […]
Mahomet: the town I moved to and the town I live in
Standing out in the heat of Friday, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for our town’s homecoming parade. Even though the sunshine made the chocolate candy melt before the kids could get it out of the wrapper, our town lined about a mile of street near downtown Mahomet for a […]
Keep the Mortgage or Pay Off the House?
As retirement approaches and you look for ways to save, eliminating your house payment can seem like an obvious choice. But is paying off your mortgage the right answer? Busey’s team of experts say… it depends. Consider your home equity as part of your retirement—and analyze it as such. For […]
