Andrew White did what a lot of students in the Mahomet Seymour High School class of 2004 did. He left his hometown to attend college. But the lure of family and the opportunities in Mahomet brought the now Doctor White back 10 years later. “Mahomet is a great area to […]
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Bah Humbug Productions presents “The Snow Queen and the Goblin” this weekend
Snow may not be on the ground in Central Illinois, but Bah Humbug Productions is ready to bring chill to the holiday season as they present “The Snow Queen and the Goblin” at Parkland College Theatre December 18, 19 and 20. Based off the story by Hans Christian Andersen, Martha […]
Living Flag to honor Veterans
In the 10 years since its Mahomet area debut, the Living Flag project, a community service of Mahomet Christian Church, has grown steadily. This year’s presentations will be Saturday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 9 at 7 pm. The show features a different theme […]
Mahomet-Seymour High School makes Chicago Sun Times top 50 high school list
In a report released by the Chicago Sun Times, Mahomet-Seymour High School is once again in the top 50 Illinois High Schools. Based on state achievement test scores, MSHS moved up six spots to 28th in Illinois after being ranked 34th in 2013. In 2011 the high school was ranked […]
Prathers open Twice the Ice machine in Eastwood Shopping Center
Purchasing fresh, purified, affordable ice and water has just become more convenient for Mahomet residents. Earlier this week, Sandy and Daren Prather of Bulldog Ice, LLC installed a Twice the Ice Machine on the south side of the Eastwood Shopping Center. The Prathers, who have been a part of the […]
MSHS graduation location moved to Krannert
Sitting through a Mahomet-Seymour High School graduation ceremony will be more comfortable for this year’s graduating class. After years of fielding complaints of sound quality, cramped and uncomfortable seating and scorching heat, the Mahomet-Seymour School Board voted to move the graduation ceremony to the Krannert Center Monday. Cheek said the […]
ATLAS program gives students needed life skills
Mahomet-Seymour ATLAS program joined in partnership with the Mahomet Area Youth Club over the summer in order to offer students in the Adult Transition Living & Advocacy Skills program a venue to learn life skills in a “real-life environment.” The ATLAS program began as the Young Adult Program at Mahomet-Seymour […]
Ferdinand continues education to understand new healthcare laws, helps make Mahomet Insurance Center a one-stop shop
Understanding new healthcare laws, policies and options set forth by the Affordable Healthcare Act may be daunting to some. But for Mahomet Insurance Centre Owner Lyn Ferdinand, the process of understanding the healthcare marketplace is another way she can serve the growing Mahomet community. Over the last decade, Ferdinand and […]
Fittek opens doors to community this weekend
Since the early 1990’s Fittek has been more than just a place to walk on a treadmill. From the very beginning, owner Linn Schweig developed a professional team focused on providing individualized and group training that focused on all aspects of clients’ health. Now, almost 25 years later, Fittek continues […]
Her grades are a product of curiosity
I’ve been teaching myself how to promote a conference. As with all things in my life, I’m not entirely sure what venues to use or if I’m using those opportunities correctly, but nevertheless, I just make educated guesses on what may work and what may not. It seemed pretty obvious […]