Bitter temperatures will not keep hundreds of Special Olympics supporters from jumping into the lake at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve on February 25. Participants can also participate in a 5K Donut Dash event where eating donuts actually helps your time. This is the only 5K around that not only tests […]
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Driving out darkness in the bathroom
I came to the conclusion about three years ago that people want two things in life: 1) everyone wants to belong (to be loved, accepted and have a place) and 2) that everyone wants to be heard (implying that also means they have a voice). Take one of these two […]
Find Bargains and Help Raise Money for AGC Preschool
If the mid-winter weather has you longing for a good garage sale, you don’t have to wait around until spring. All God’s Children Preschool’s annual garage sale is this Saturday, January 28, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The garage sale is the preschool’s only fundraiser. For about 15 years, money from the […]
M-S District rolls out new website and app
The Mahomet-Seymour School District launched a new website and app early this morning in order to better communicate with the community. The district’s website had become out-dated as technology and website viewing habits drastically changed in recent years. Now, with a clean, responsive design and an app that can push […]
Coaches vs. Cancer Feb. 3
The Mahomet-Seymour basketball program will compete with one goal in mind on February 3: to combat cancer. The 9th Annual Hoopin’ for a Cure event will begin at 6 p.m. as the MSHS girls team hosts IVC and the boys program will host U-High at 7:30. Both JV teams […]
MPRD to host Daddy/Daughter Dance
The Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department will roll out the red carpet as they host a Daddy/Daughter Dance on February 18 at 6 p.m. at the Lake of the Pavilion. Event Coordinator Denise Reynolds said, “We saw the need and decided a Daddy Daughter Dance was a perfect event for […]
My Daughter Did Not Make the Musical: Why I Create An Environment Where She Fails
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 […]
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 […]
