Author: Dani Tietz
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Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund from Busey Bank
*Busey Bank is a sponsor of the Mahomet Daily. The following content is provided under that agreement. A tax refund is more than just extra cash in your pocket—it provides a nice opportunity to make an impact on your financial well-being. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), nearly half of all taxpayers will receive… Read more
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Zumba Gold brings Bridle Brook residents to life
Dances like the jitterbug, swing, square dancing and the twist may be generations behind the American Culture. But for residents at the Bridle Brook Assisted Living facility, the “olden days” when they flooded the dance floor on Friday nights is just a Zumba Gold class away. Mahomet resident, Kristina Robinson, a certified Zumba instructor, who… Read more
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Mahomet ranked #1 on happiest places to live in Illinois by Zippia
Zippia.com has named Mahomet as the #1 “Happiest Places in the Prairie State.” Zippia.com, a site that helps people find careers and provides job search information, collected data on residents who have insurance, own a home and have a job to establish the list of 10 towns where people should be happiest based off of… Read more
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MSHS Ag Day set for May 7
The Mahomet-Seymour High School Ag Department invites Mahomet residents of all ages to Ag Day on May 7th. The annual event will run from 9 to 11 a.m. behind Mahomet-Seymour High School near the greenhouse and football field. The University of Illinois will bring Birds of Prey for visitors to learn about. There will also… Read more
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Where to find peace when you’re not sure
It seems that in the moment, tragedy is all around me. Not in a way where I am experiencing it, but it seems that nearly everyone I talk to has received or is waiting on news that drastically changes your life. The kind of news that makes your heart and bones ache and you’re not… Read more
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MSHS Plant Sale in May
The Mahomet-Seymour Ag Supply and Greenhouse classes invite the Mahomet community to their sixth annual plant sale on May 4, 11 and 18th . All proceeds from the plant sale go to student scholarships and educational resources. [gview file="https://mahometnews.com/newmd/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Plant-Sale-Flyer2.xps%22] Read more
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Spring Tea at Life Community Church on April 9
Life Community Church invites Mahomet women to a special Spring Tea on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We just wanted to reach out to the women of Mahomet,” Christine Augustine said. “That’s where our heart is; to expand this so that’s it’s not just a church event, but a community event.” Augustine used to… Read more
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Coach Bails Running to host two running programs this summer
Beginning a running program may be difficult. Running a marathon may seem impossible. But RRCA and USATF Certified Running Coaches Joe and Kelly Bails, of Coach Bails Running LLC., want to make the process of both feats obtainable for both new and seasoned runners. The Bails, who have trained runners for a combined 28 years,… Read more
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Relay for Life scheduled for May 7
The battle against cancer is not something cancer patients face alone. Whether patients have family and friends by their side, receive cards and packages from loved ones or get financial help through fundraisers, many Mahomet residents who have fought against cancer have relied heavily on their support team to see them through. Each year, nearly… Read more
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Funeral arrangements for Prather
Visitation for Matthew Prather will be from 3 to 8 pm, Monday, March 28 at First Christian Church on Staley and Curtis Road in Champaign. The funeral will be at 10 am Tuesday, March 29 at First Christian Church. Read more