Life Community Church invites Mahomet women to a special holiday Christmas Tea on December 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. “We just wanted to reach out to the women of Mahomet,” Christine Augustine said. “That’s where our heart is; to expand this so that’s it’s not just a church event, […]
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Chamber brings old-time Christmas feel back to Mahomet
Many who have grown-up in Mahomet remember the community coming together downtown during Christmas. And the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce is ready to bring that joyous feel back to Main Street as they present Village Christmas December 5, 6 and 7. “Growing up in Mahomet, I remember the Christmas […]
To Grandmother’s House We Go
The Museum of the Grand Prairie, located in the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve will host their annual To Grandmother’s House We Go Event on December 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. Guests can make, wrap and take home presents and ornaments for their family and friends. This program […]
Mahomet United Methodist Church Cookie Walk
The Mahomet United Methodist Church will host a Cookie Walk on December 13 from 9 a.m. until they sellout. The fundraiser, which supports local and international organizations, is run by the United Methodist Women. Guests are invited to purchase a cookie box to stuff with a variety of home baked Christmas […]
Bridle Brook residents sell holiday crafts to raise money for activities
Marilyn Brown, Bridle Brook resident, said she enjoys crafting. It is something she has done all her life. And Mahomet area residents can own a piece of her creations this holiday season, or any other time thanks to the Crafters Club at Bridle Brook. Bridle Brook Assisted Living community, 1505 […]
Hometown Proud Playground becomes a reality
Founding sponsors of Middletown Prairie Elementary’s Hometown Community Proud Playground met with the Mahomet-Seymour School Board Monday night to present their donation. Sponsors include Fisher National Bank, The Mahomet-Seymour Educational Foundation, Mahomet Chamber of Commerce and the Mahomet IGA.
Former Mahomet resident named twelfth President of the University of Florida
Former Mahomet resident W. Kent Fuchs appointed as the twelfth president of the University of Florida by the Florida Board of Governors last week. Fuchs (pronounced fox) lived in Mahomet with his wife, Linda, from 1985 to 1996 when he worked as a professor in the Department of Electrical and […]
MSHS Drama Club to perform “It’s a Wonderful Life” this weekend
The Mahomet-Seymour Drama drama club will perform “It’s a Wonderful Life” Nov. 6 through 9. Shows run at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and also at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets will be on sale at the door.
Bringing dental practice back to Central Illinois was important for Andrew White
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 […]
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 […]
