By Will Payne Here in Mahomet, the leaves are beginning to change, and the weather is getting a little cooler. Although the fun days of summer are behind us, Halloween is coming very soon! Luckily for citizens throughout the Mahomet area, there are several fun activities for both kids and […]
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Mother steps forward to explain candy incident
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com EDITOR’S NOTE: In order to protect the child(ren) involved in this situation, names will not be used. Information for this article has come from the mother of a child involved in Monday’s candy incident and her identity has been independently verified. Information about an incident involving a […]
Investigation reveals needle in candy not obtained while trick or treating
Mahomet-Seymour Superintendent Lindsey Hall released a statement Tuesday morning saying that the investigation into the needle found in a child’s candy was not obtained while trick or treating. The investigation which is now complete, according to Hall, reveals that there is no continuing threat or danger to other students. ” […]
Needle found in Halloween candy, Metzler provides tips to check candy
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Update: 11.5.2019 Mahomet-Seymour Superintendent Lindsey Hall released a statement Tuesday morning saying that the investigation into the needle found in a child’s candy was not obtained while trick or treating. The investigation which is now complete, according to Hall, reveals that there is no continuing threat or danger to […]
Mt. Vernon Trunk or Treat Event Oct. 26
The Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, located at 2201 County Road 900 East in Champaign will host a Truck or Treat, Hayrack and Weenie Roast on October 26 at 3 p.m.
Lincoln Trail to host Fall Festival
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com It’s fall. Nostalgia is in the air. And Lincoln Trail Elementary is bringing back traditions that span generations in their first annual fall festival scheduled for October 29. “We at Lincoln Trail feel strongly about families being welcome at our school,” Principal Meghan Hunter said. “This is […]
Mahomet Trick or Treat Hours
The Village of Mahomet has designated 6 to 8 p.m. for trick-or-treating on October 31. Rain or shine.
Halloween Parades at Lincoln Trail and Middletown
Middletown Prairie Elementary Middletown Prairie Elementary will host a costume parade on October 31. Students will walk along the north side of the building on the “racetrack.” The parking lot will be blocked off from the roundabout up to the school Parents can park on the east or west side […]
Watching for trick-or-treaters on Halloween
Halloween is here! And with all the excitement, we want to remind Mahomet drivers to be extra vigilant while children are going to house-to-house looking for their favorite candies. Here are a few tips: Make sure your headlights, windshield wipers, turn signals, brakes and tires are properly working so you […]
Crowley Pumpkin Glow Oct. 29-31
The glow of a pumpkin on a doorstep is enough to make anyone smile. But hundreds of glowing pumpkins placed near the forest in rural Mahomet is something that draws crowds from miles away each year. After the pumpkin buying season dies down, the Crowley family invites friends and family […]