Author: Dani Tietz

*Dr. Kassem is a sponsor of the Mahomet Daily. Whether parents and children or ready or not, it’s time to begin to think about all those things that need to be done before school starts. There are school supplies to buy, it’s time to make sure school clothes fit and of course, you actually have… Read more

“Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly-sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.” -Kathleen Kelly, “You’ve Got Mail” Every time I watch “You’ve Got Mail” and I hear Kathleen Kelly (played by Meg Ryan) say this,… Read more

The last thing anyone wants to do on a hot, summer day such as this (where there isn’t a cloud in the sky and the heat index is 105 degrees) is go out to a muddy field to remove tassels from corn. But today, there are brave teenage kids out in those fields, removing tassels… Read more

Do I wish I had done more as a kid than play sports? Yes, I do. As an adult I’ve learned that I have so many more interests and talents than dribbling a basketball or swinging a bat. But, there are also many, many lessons I learned as an athlete that are applicable in nearly… Read more

Summer means pools, picnics and relaxation. It’s also the perfect time for a mid-year financial checkup. If you’ve fallen behind on your goals, Busey can help you get back on track. Here are a few tips from their experts:   Rethink big goals. See if you’re on track for saving for retirement, college and major… Read more

With lush green fields that seem to go on and on forever, white water rafting may not even be on your radar as an East Central Illinois resident. As a Mahomet resident with the Sangamon River running not a quarter-mile from my home, rafting is something I thought was only available in a tube down… Read more

Aviators. Retro. Flip. Sport. During the spring and summer months, consumer spend hours trying to figure out what shape of sunglasses will best reflect their personality and offer a little shade during the summer months. While sunglasses do add flare to your favorite outfit, there is more to their purpose than offering shade to your… Read more

For many Americans, a dental hygienist asking, “Do you floss?” can be the most uncomfortable question of a routine dental visit. Maybe your gums are bleeding. Maybe you flossed once or twice after your last dental exam. Maybe you don’t even know where to find floss in the pharmacy. We all know that there is… Read more

The local unit of Sea Cadets, SPC Justin O. Penrod Division, honored Vietnam soldiers during the opening ceremony for “The Wall That Heals,” the visiting Vietnam memorial in Mahomet at Lake of the Woods Thursday night. During the ceremony, the cadets escorted Vietnam veterans as the veterans placed a wreath to honor those who perished.… Read more

The Wall That Heals, a 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will come to Lake of the Woods from June 23 to 26. The wall, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. designed to travel to cities throughout the United States, was unveiled on Veterans Day 1996. The project was… Read more