I came to the conclusion about three years ago that people want two things in life: 1) everyone wants to belong (to be loved, accepted and have a place) and 2) that everyone wants to be heard (implying that also means they have a voice). Take one of these two […]
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Find Bargains and Help Raise Money for AGC Preschool
If the mid-winter weather has you longing for a good garage sale, you don’t have to wait around until spring. All God’s Children Preschool’s annual garage sale is this Saturday, January 28, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The garage sale is the preschool’s only fundraiser. For about 15 years, money from the […]
M-S District rolls out new website and app
The Mahomet-Seymour School District launched a new website and app early this morning in order to better communicate with the community. The district’s website had become out-dated as technology and website viewing habits drastically changed in recent years. Now, with a clean, responsive design and an app that can push […]
Coaches vs. Cancer Feb. 3
The Mahomet-Seymour basketball program will compete with one goal in mind on February 3: to combat cancer. The 9th Annual Hoopin’ for a Cure event will begin at 6 p.m. as the MSHS girls team hosts IVC and the boys program will host U-High at 7:30. Both JV teams […]
MPRD to host Daddy/Daughter Dance
The Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department will roll out the red carpet as they host a Daddy/Daughter Dance on February 18 at 6 p.m. at the Lake of the Pavilion. Event Coordinator Denise Reynolds said, “We saw the need and decided a Daddy Daughter Dance was a perfect event for […]
My Daughter Did Not Make the Musical: Why I Create An Environment Where She Fails
My daughter found out she did not make the cast of Grease at Mahomet-Seymour High School last night. It wasn’t a surprise when her name wasn’t on the list of nearly 70 cast members, but still, being part of the team is something she really wanted to do. Her interest […]
Nazarene Church to host Rhythm Dukes Saturday
The Mahomet Church of the Nazarene invites the Mahomet community to join them for a night of winter fun as the Rhythm Dukes perform soft rock favorites beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Looking for ways to reach and provide for the Mahomet community, the congregation decided to offer entertainment […]
Top Financial Concerns Among Generations
Whether you’re a baby boomer saving for retirement or a millennial paying off debt, a common concern—no matter the generation—is money. Finances are the top cause of stress for 38 percent of boomers, 46 percent of Generation Xers and 51 percent of millennials—according to a survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Busey shares […]
It’s been a year since I did not become a better person
I don’t believe in starting over anymore. I don’t promise myself that I’ll start working out on Mondays. I don’t believe that when my birthday rolls around, I’ll gain insight or wisdom overnight. And I don’t believe that as 2016 turns into 2017, I will magically become some person who […]
New Year’s Eve Guide
New Year’s Eve Free Ride Home For the past 27 years, Tatman’s Towing has provided free rides on New Year’s Eve. With this service, partygoers who find themselves too impaired to drive can find themselves home safely. When: This service runs from 7pm New Year’s Eve to 3am New Year’s Day. […]
