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 […]
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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. […]
200 new Illinois laws in 2017
SPRINGFIELD – As citizens throughout the state of Illinois ring in the New Year, nearly 200 laws will take effect. A significant number of the new laws target crime, make changes to the criminal justice system, seek to assist law enforcement, and advance safety provisions for Illinois motorists. Criminal justice […]
Let’s wait for the spirit of Christmas to return, shall we?
There are 333 days until next Christmas. And while you’re probably still feeling a bit of residual glow from the 25th, my guess is that some holiday decorations are already taken down, most of the presents are unwrapped and you’re digging through leftovers. My friends and I talked a lot […]
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 […]
Did you hear the song? Did you act?
I won’t lie. I have a guilty pleasure at Christmas-time that I refuse to give up no matter how much my kids tease me, and that is the Andy Williams Christmas album. Oh, come on, you know the one… “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year There’ll be much mistltoeing, […]
Six residents announce Mahomet-Seymour School Board Candidacy
Six Mahomet residents have filed as candidates for the Mahomet-Seymour School Board election, which will be held on April 4, 2017. Incumbents Merle Giles and Board President Max McComb will seek re-election for a four-year term. Lance Raver, who was appointed to the board in 2016, looks to finish out […]