After 15 years in the floral business, there is nothing like adding a personal touch for florist Spring Pirtle. “I think the personal connection is important for me and the customer because, in general, people like to be remembered and to be acknowledged by our names,” she said. “I think […]
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Busey hosts breakfast meet and greet to discuss business along Main Street
Busey Bank, located at 312 E. Main St., hosted a breakfast for Main Street business owners Tuesday. After breakfast, owners listened to Mayor Sean Widener and Village Administrator Patrick Brown talk about their vision for Mahomet’s business growth, business owners also had a chance to share concerns with the two Village […]
Tips for SPRINGING into Fitness!
It’s that time of year again—the snow’s melting, the sun’s shining, and your thick sweaters are about to go into storage. It’s the perfect time to reignite your motivation and do something good for yourself by SPRINGING into something new with your fitness! Here are 10 simple tips to get […]
Protecting yourself against financial fraud
As the senior population in the United States continues to grow, so does the scope of financial crimes committed against it. In 2012, the Census Bureau estimated that 43 million Americans are over the age of 65. Over the next 40 years, the number of seniors is expected to double. […]
Mahomet-Seymour School District ranked 25th in Illinois by Niche.com
The Mahomet-Seymour School District was recognized for its excellence once again this year as niche.com ranked the district in the top 100 schools in Illinois. Niche.com, which ranks schools and school districts based on academics, health and safety, parent and student surveys, student culture, facilities and extracurricular activities, among others, […]
Credit scores have impact on future
It is important to check your credit rating at least once a year. Our nation’s credit reporting system is far from perfect, and that is why it is up to you to check the accuracy of your credit rating. More than two million people each year find mistakes in their […]
Foundation and businesses provide scholarships for MSHS seniors
The Mahomet-Seymour Educational Foundation and Mahomet businesses and organizations are once again partnering to provide thousands of dollars in scholarships to Mahomet-Seymour seniors this year. On Monday, seniors were granted access to over 20 local scholarship opportunities, and Scholarship Sponsor Lisa Martin said the list continues to grow. The Foundation […]
Difanis presents MAYC growth to Lions Club; Lions Club donates $5,000 to MAYC
The Mahomet Lions Club presented the Mahomet Area Youth Club with a $5,000 check on February 9. Long-time supporters of MAYC, the Lions club was interested to see how MAYC’s merger with the Mahomet-Seymour School District two years ago would continue to reach Mahomet’s youth, especially children with financial need, […]
RE/MAX Realty Associates welcomes Stacy LaCour to the Matt Difanis Team
Champaign, IL, March 9, 2015 – RE/MAX Realty Associates welcomes Stacy LaCour to the Matt Difanis team as a licensed real estate broker. Stacy obtained his Political Science degree from Georgetown University while serving in the United States Army. Following his six years of Army service, Stacy and his wife, […]
Sidewalk Prophets return to Sangamon River Music Festival
The Sangamon River Music Festival Committee is pleased to announce that award winning Christian Music artist, Sidewalk Prophets will return to the main music stage for the 2015 festival this August. The performance will begin at 11 a.m. on August 29th. Traditionally, the Christian Music Act takes the stage in […]
