Making small, healthy changes in everyday routine may seem overwhelming for some. But in 2011, when Kevin Wright realized he needed to decrease his cholesterol, he and his wife, Valerie made some small changes that have impacted their family and the Mahomet community in big ways. Valerie and Kevin began […]
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Why I won’t cut down the gnarly tree
I know there is a giant, gnarly, thorny tree in my front yard. I mean it’s right outside my front door. We named it the Jesus tree because there is a heart shaped scar on its trunk and very large thorns that looked like they would have been used to […]
Village officials meet to discuss the need for commercial growth in Mahomet
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees met with the Economic Development Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday to discuss growth in the Mahomet community, particularly related to the replacement of the current subdivision ordinance. The original ordinance was written in 1977, then revised in 1996. Currently, 7995 […]
Mountains are like cheerleaders
I grew up in Lafayette, Indiana. I was so ready to leave that town by the time I graduated from high school. There was literally nothing to do. People often talked of this magical little celery bog, and how it was so important to the environment. But all I knew […]
Mahomet Family’s Suggested Changes to Youth Hunting Become Law
Two pieces of legislation sponsored by State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) that give more flexibility to kids interested in hunting were signed into law by Governor Bruce Rauner August 7. Under House Bill 3674, which took effect upon being signed into law, anyone who has a youth hunting license may use […]
Joslin excited to return to Mahomet with Sidewalk Prophets
While many Mahomet residents are already excited about the return of Sidewalk Prophets to the Sangamon River Music Festival on August 29, bassist, and former Mahomet resident Cal Joslin is just excited to play in front of his hometown crowd. “The first time we played the Sangamon River Music Festival […]
Exploring the Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s
Scientists have long been interested in the idea that there is a connection between diabetes and the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Both conditions are on the rise. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri believe they may have found the connection between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. The answer lies […]
American Graphx to open storefront Saturday
After four years of doing business in Mahomet, American Graphx will open a storefront in the No Limit Fitness facility at 201 North Prairie View Road on Saturday. The store will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lee and Sarah Jones have run their screen printing, embroidery and […]
Koller named Cornbelt Fire Chief
It’s not every day that dreams come true. But on August 10 Mahomet resident John Koller will realize his lifelong dream as he begins his tenure as the Fire Chief of the Cornbelt Fire Protection District. Koller, who moved to Mahomet with his family when he became a fire marshal […]
Lake of the Woods covered bridge turns 50, public invited to ceremony
Mahomet residents are invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the covered bridge at Lake of the Woods on Monday, August 3 from 3 to 5 p.m.. The event will kick-off with a presentation entitled “The Covered Bridge at Lake of the Woods: Everything you wanted to know about it, […]
