Restoration Urban Ministries (RUM) will bring neighbors together with a “20th Anniversary Block Party for Restoration” on June 29 from 2 to 7 p.m. “This is a thank you to the community for supporting us, and a celebration that God has brought us through another year,” said Assistant Director Kim […]
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Chamber updates website
The Mahomet Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced a new website design which offers Mahomet businesses and community members new freedoms to interact. When Theresa Berry joined the Chamber of Commerce staff in 2008, the board decided it was time to look into changing the website content and designed. Alongside […]
Village protests Champaign County Zoning Board
Disagreements between the Sangamon Valley Public Water District (SVPWD) and the Village of Mahomet started when the District was formed in 1966, and that dispute still runs deep today. SVPWD was founded by the Parnell family when the Village voted against developing the area north of the Village limits in […]
Exercise helps Glenwood residents
Dr. Ryan Armetta of Armetta Chiropractic spends a half-hour each Tuesday reaching out to members of The Glenwood through exercise. As a student intern at Logan College of Chiropractic University, Armetta worked in assisted living homes. As a business owner in Mahomet, Armetta reached out to the Glenwood and Bridle […]
Grandad and grandson have a special relationship
Chuck Neil has a special relationship with his six-year-old grandson, Noah. “He loves to see granddad,” Neil said. Neil said he and his wife tried to do the things they needed to do to instill kindness into their children. “He is very helpful when my daughter brings the two of […]
Family time is an important part of being a dad
Although Paul Sieber spent much of his time providing for his family through farming and pastoral work, he realizes the benefits of spending time with his children. When Sieber married his longtime friend, Martha in 1943, they worked on his family farm before moving to work on a farm for […]
Art Camp gives students ways to express themselves
Over the last five years, the Junior High School Fine Arts Camp at the Lutheran Church of Mahomet has grown to include boys and girls throughout the Mahomet community. In 2008, Director of Music and Arts Ministry Kat Downs met with other church leaders to address the need for junior […]
Salt and Light raises money through can-less food drive
Donation cans for the Salt and Light can-less food drive can be found at JT Walker’s and Twist and Shout Dance and Cheer through June 30. Salt and Light is a nonprofit organization based in Champaign, which help those in need in Champaign County with food, clothing, financial assistance, financial […]
Fisher National Bank growing with the Mahomet community
After thirteen years in the Mahomet community, Fisher National Bank has been recognized for the financial work within their business and their community involvement. Fisher National Bank was recognized in December as the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce 2012 Business of the Year. “We really made the commitment to allocate most […]
MUMC pastors brought congregation together
While church doors were open when Pastors Glen Bocox and Jeremiah Thompson came to the Mahomet United Methodist Church (MUMC), the two have worked to open the hearts and minds of the congregation over their stay. Sunday will be the last sermon for both Bocox and Thompson as they have […]
