The Mahomet-Seymour School Board will meet on August 5, 2019. The agenda states that meeting will be held in closed session at Middletown Prairie Elementary, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with open session including public comment first. [pdf-embedder url=”https://mahometdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Mahomet-Seymour-School-Board-August-5-Meeting-Packet.pdf” title=”Mahomet-Seymour School Board August 5 Meeting Packet”]
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Commentary: Christians are God’s messengers, not God’s editors
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Antique Ford Day in St. Joseph, IL
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Skinner learns a few lessons in Arthur, Ill.
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Baldwin Bytes to help people with technology needs
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Group presents petition requesting guidelines to Mahomet Music Festival Committee
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