Country music hit maker Eric Paslay will headline this year’s Saturday night line-up at the Sangamon River Music Festival. Paslay stormed onto the scene as a performer just recently, and has seen major success with his single “Friday Night” and “Song About a Girl.” His current single “She Don’t Love […]
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Remembering Tom Meachum
Our friend Tom Meachum passed away this morning after fighting cancer for two years. Tom was very active in the community, volunteering time with the Mahomet Lions Club, at the Museum of the Grand Prairie and the Mahomet United Methodist Church, among other places.This story was published in 2013 when […]
Video gaming issue brought back to Trustees
Opposition to an ordinance that would allow video game terminals within Village limits breathed a sigh of relief as Trustees voted down a motion to include the ordinance regular board agenda next week. Trustee Bill Oliger made a motion to include the ordinance in next week’s regular agenda, and Trustee […]
Relay for Life returns to Mahomet
The battle against cancer is not something cancer patients face alone. Whether patients have family and friends by their side, receive cards and packages from loved ones or get financial help through fundraisers, many Mahomet residents who have fought against cancer have relied heavily on their support team to see […]
Sangamon students show their heart
Kindergarten through second grade students had a busy day Wednesday as students from Middletown Prairie Elementary traveled to Sangamon Elementary to preview the second grade musical, and Sangamon students dressed up for a good cause. Classes of second grade students performed their concert, Sangamon Pops, directed by Music Teacher Sue […]
Sangamon students show their heart
Kindergarten through second grade students had a busy day Wednesday as students from Middletown Prairie Elementary traveled to Sangamon Elementary to preview the second grade musical, and Sangamon students dressed up for a good cause. Classes of second grade students performed their concert, Sangamon Pops, directed by Music Teacher Sue […]
Making Friends with Herbs
[gview file=”https://mahometdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/makingfriendswithherbs.pdf”] Thank you to Liza at <a href=”http://www.prairiegardens.com/” target=”_blank”>Prairie Gardens </a>for submitting this helpful handout! The weather is perfect for getting that garden started! Visit Prairie Gardens for all your gardening needs, and don’t be afraid to ask their experts questions!
Health Benefits of Gardening for People with Alzheimer’s
Gardening offers health benefits for people of all ages. But for older adults who live with Alzheimer’s disease, the benefits are even greater. Gardening can reduce the anxiety and agitation that often leads people with Alzheimer’s to wander. Planting and working in a garden can also boost the self-esteem of […]
Yes, You ARE In Control | Tips for Staying Healthy When Dining Out!
One of the most common questions I receive from clients is “How can I be sure that I make good choices and continue to eat healthy when I’m on the go or enjoying a meal out with friends?” And it’s a great question because items that appear to be healthy […]
Lincoln Trail students enjoy Hands Around the World
Lincoln Trail students dusted off their passports for a globe hopping trip that took them to 22 different countries, but still had them home by suppertime. In today’s school-wide cultural event, HANDS Around the World, classrooms were transformed into countries and a volunteer governors taught students about that country’s people […]