Full Throttle is ready to get Mahomet residents dancing as they open up Uncle Buck’s Sports Bar holiday entertainment on Sat. from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. After 12 years together, Full Throttle comes into every gig with over 100 cover songs from Eric Clapton, CCR, BB King, Aerosmith, The Rolling […]
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School board approves technology upgrades, listens to English honors program proposal
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board approved funds for phase two and three of smart board purchases at Sangamon Elementary in 2014. In years past, the Mahomet-Seymour Foundation and the Mahomet-Seymour PTO have supplied money for these fixed assets. The school board approved the use of $30,000 in Champaign County sales tax […]
Mahomet-Seymour students raise over $10,000 to send to Gifford
After tornadoes destroyed homes in Washington and Gifford, IL on Nov. 17, Mahomet-Seymour students returned to school on Mon. full of stories, questions and fear. Administrators and teachers within the Mahomet-Seymour School District were not only ready and available to listen to student’s concerns, but gave them the creative guidance […]
Mother and daughter perform in “Miracle on 34th Street”
Setting obtainable yearly goals is not just something Penny Moisson wants to teach her daughter, Lizzie. Penny also wants to show Lizzie how to obtain her goals each year, and that she will be right there beside her as they work together. “Zig Ziglar said, ‘If you aim at nothing, […]
MAYC continues to see benefits of merger
In December of 2012, the Mahomet Area Youth Club (MAYC) served nearly 20 kids in the Mahomet community. After a merger with the Mahomet-Seymour School District in the spring of 2013, MAYC sought to broaden their scope of services to students in the Mahomet area by offering after school childcare […]
The Mahomet-Seymour School District to see facility upgrades over four years
When Superintendent Rick Johnston presented the 15 to 20-year facility plan for the Mahomet-Seymour schools to board members on Dec. 4, he stressed that long-term planning is only feasible with maintainable short-term goals. This backward planning strategy was applied in Johnston’s presentation where he proposed grade levels K-2 and 6-8 […]
Sweet Adventures: Wrap yourself in holiday magic
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I was seated at my desk this morning, slowly waking up to the day with a cup of coffee. I was happily looking at the lights glowing on our tree, checking off the ever present to-do list in my mind when I bolted out of mychair ~ Myarticleforthepaperisduetomorrow!! […]
Village Board listens to staff suggestions for improvements
Public Works Director Gary LaForge presented pros and cons of hiring an in-house engineering tech to the Village board Tuesday. Mayor Patrick Brown and LaForge have identified an in-house consultant to be an asset to the Village as the position would help with the workload, but also save the Village […]
School board gets glimpse at district’s proposed 20-year plan
Superintendent Rick Johnston shared a proposed 20-year facility outlook for the Mahomet-Seymour School District with board members on Dec. 4. The plan, which reflects input from staff, administration, school board and community members, bonding consultants and specialized committees, also included a proposed 5-year upgrade and maintenance plan for the current […]
Busey Bank supports Mahomet Community during the holiday season
In addition to putting up decorations and participating in “Light Up Mahomet,” Busey Bank at 312 E Main St. has a number of way they foster a spirit of giving during the holiday season. Busey Bank has hosted a hat and mitten tree for over 20 years. As employees and […]
