Author: Brogan Hennesy

Christie Clinic helped the Mahomet Daily provide photos of the 2021 Mahomet Area Youth Club 5K. Brogan Hennesy took the pictures. To view the entire gallery, visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/August-7-Half-Marathon/. Read more

Christie Clinic helped the Mahomet Daily provide photos of the 2021 Mahomet Area Youth Club 5K. Brogan Hennesy took the pictures. To view the entire gallery, visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/August-6-MAYC-5k/. Read more

By Brogan Hennesy During the week of Thanksgiving, 10-year-old Mackenzie Bonham and her family drove to Atlanta to compete for the title of Little Miss of America, put on by American Pageants. Though competing nationally was a change of scenery, Mackenzie loves the stage, and felt at ease the entire time.  “The process of the… Read more

By Brogan Hennesy It is simple acts of kindness that make an impact in the world. Even a smile can spread positivity. Ten-year old Mackenzie Bonham is an example of how compassion and positivity goes a long way, even throughout the nation. The Lincoln Trail student was crowned Little Miss Fisher Fair Queen in 2018,… Read more

By Brogan Hennesy During these difficult times, we have all found ways to make due with the situation, and used various coping methods. Some have a newfound enjoyment for walking, while others start cooking, reading, or a new hobby.  For the Pride Family, their 30-day trip in an RV gave them light after a long… Read more

By Brogan Hennesy Mahomet-Seymour, as well as the rest of the world, have made hard sacrifices during the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic. Changes and cancellation have made life difficult to navigate. The Mahomet-Seymour Marching Band had to cancel their competitive season. For a time, there was only hope that the band could even connect with each… Read more

By Brogan Hennesy The Lake of the Woods Golf Course will reopen on May 1.  Golfers will be able to play the 18 hole course for walking only; no carts will be provided.  A tee-time is required, and there are no walk-ons permitted.  With this, the Forest Preserve has issued rules to remain operational: Pro… Read more

By Brogan Hennesy Allerton Park and Retreat Center will reopen to the public on Monday, May 4. Guests will be able to visit from 8:00 am until sunset.  With the reopening, Allerton has put safety precautions into place in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The guidelines are as follows: The Visitor Center, Greenhouse… Read more

BY BROGAN HENNESY The past few weeks have been a new and surreal experience for me, and probably any other kids. It is the month of April, and I haven’t been back to school for over a month. I am not allowed to see my friends. And most of all, I haven’t had a schedule… Read more