BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com October 31st felt a little more like Christmas than Halloween for many Mahomet residents. When they woke up, rain had saturated the ground. But by the time late morning rolled around, the ground was covered with more than an inch of snow. The snow may melt by […]
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Cornbelt Fire Open House Event on October 10
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com During Fire Safety Week, and throughout the month of October, volunteers at the Cornbelt Fire Department wants to educate all ages of the Mahomet community on fire safety and prevention. Through an annual open house event, the Mahomet community is invited to tour the station, view […]
Ambulance stationed at the Cornbelt Fire Department will help reduce response times
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com Speed is important for athletes participating in a foot race. Not so much for motorists driving on the interstate. Speed is paramount in importance, too, for medics dealing with emergency situations. The response time in Mahomet got faster as of 7 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 11. A […]
Patten named Cornbelt Firefighter of 2018
Patten, who has been named the 2018 Cornbelt Firefighter of the year, joined in 2016 after serving in the United States Marines.