The beginning of the school year throws my family for a loop every year. The first day is great. The kids are up at 5 a.m., waiting with their backpacks on their backs and their hair nicely combed. They are ready to follow the rules, make new friends and learn […]
Other News
Burgwald Eye Center now accepting patients
Dr. Erik Burgwald, O.D. started seeing patients in his newly renovated location at Burgwald Eye Center in downtown Mahomet on August 4. The full-service eye center is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Burgwald […]
HOT LEMON WATER REDUX
Mmmm. Hot lemon water. I didn’t know about this miracle drink until my mid-20s. My sister and I lived together for 3 years during our 20s and during this time had very unhealthy eating habits. We were aware of our bad habits but only halfheartedly try to change them. We […]
Young BMX rider competes at National Level
Young BMX rider, Ryken Kirby is at it again this year. The Mahomet-Seymour third grade student, who competes at the BMX track in Farmer City every Saturday, kicked off 2014 competing at a national race in Louisville before heading to Pennsylvania at the beginning of July to rack up two […]
Three Mahomet residents help bring Mary Poppins to life
The mysteriously magical world of everyone’s favorite nanny, Mary Poppins, comes to Parkland Theatre this week. And three Mahomet residents, who grew up adoring Poppins’ playful wisdom, are excited to be part of the production. Seasoned performer, Kat Downs and newcomers Valerie and Ellie Hall play small, but impactful roles […]
Bunch seeks financial support for Olympic dream
Community support has been the backbone of Dani Bunch’s training since she was a seventh grade student at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School. Now, the Big 10 Female Athlete of the Year and Purdue University graduate needs support from her hometown family and friends as she begins to train for the […]
This Is Who I Am
From a young age I’ve had a pretty strong and personality. I’ve been known (not always in a positive way) for being outspoken, intensely structured, and overly-sensitive. As a child I was often referred to as “the bossy one” . . . a term which I admit, hurt my feelings. […]
Yost to be remembered as a brilliant friend
Some knew Jim Yost as a local business owner. Others were awed by the way he conquered long distance races. Some appreciated his support of the Mahomet Area Youth Club, Champaign West Rotary and the Presence Covenant Medical Center. And others loved to listen to him talk about the […]
M-S School District approves four-year teacher contract
The Mahomet-Seymour Board of Education approved a four-year teacher contract Monday night. Mahomet-Seymour Education Association leadership met with district leadership informally over five sessions in April and May to review shared worksheets and documentation on district financial data. After discussions to modify the language component of the contract, the negotiation […]
Middletown Prairie receives finishing touches
Preschool and kindergarten teachers became acquainted with their new spaces at Middletown Prairie Elementary School as Superintendent Rick Johnston took them on a tour of the building early last week. Teachers may be able to begin personalizing their classrooms as early as next week after crews spend the rest of […]
