Author: Dani Tietz
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Lake of the Woods covered bridge turns 50, public invited to ceremony
Mahomet residents are invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the covered bridge at Lake of the Woods on Monday, August 3 from 3 to 5 p.m.. The event will kick-off with a presentation entitled “The Covered Bridge at Lake of the Woods: Everything you wanted to know about it, but were afraid to ask,”… Read more
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Village, school distict, CIRBN to enter into four-year high speed internet agreement
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees are expected to vote on a four-year agreement which would permit the Central Illinois Regional Broadband Network (CIRBN) to lease fiber optic lines from the Mahomet-Seymour School District and the Village at Tuesday’s Village Board Meeting. CIRBN currently provides high speed internet service to the Village and school… Read more
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Mahomet-Seymour board looks at financial outlook
Despite decreased state and federal funding over the last four years with increased enrollment in the Mahomet-Seymour School District, Superintendent Rick Johnston and Chief School Business Official Trent Nuxoll reported significant financial gains during Monday night’s school board meeting. “The news isn’t good, but the news is that we are moving toward a sustainable, doable… Read more
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Day Trips: What’s Really Important
Although I am an extremely reflective person, I’ve never looked at my life quite like I have over the last seven days. With my oldest daughter going into high school, I have begun to take count of the time I have left in this house with these kids. When they were babies, our days were… Read more
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Support for Bunch goes a long way
Community support has been the backbone of Dani Bunch’s training since she was a seventh grade student at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School. Now, Bunch, who was named the Big 10 Female Athlete of the Year in 2014, needs continued support from the community as she trains to compete professionally. “I don’t think I would have… Read more
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Day Trip:Trying new things in Chicago
Being so close to Chicago, we take our kids to the windy city pretty much every year. This time, my oldest (14) suggested that we go to Chicago to visit the Shedd Aquarium. She loves the beluga whales and wanted to see the newborn dolphin (which we didn’t get to see). I was really hesitant… Read more
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Champion Fitness opens doors in Mahomet
Champion Fitness Physical Therapy will open its door to the Mahomet community Thursday during a Customer Appreciation Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will kick-off with the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce celebrating the business with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:45 a.m. Following the ribbon cutting, guests can enjoy lunch or register… Read more
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Day Trip: Family Friendly Lafayette, Indiana
[one_half] Directions This trip will take approximately 1.5 hours. *Please remember the time difference Take I-74 East until you get to Waynestown, Indiana, exit 25 (73 miles) Take IN-25 North to Northwestern Avenue (West Lafayette, IN) (20 miles) [/one_half] [one_half_last][/one_half_last] What You’ll Need An extra pair of clothes or swimsuit Towel Bug Spray Camera Cost Food… Read more
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Ellis to begin the weekend celebration at Walker’s Friday
Coming home is always a pleasure for musician Matt Ellis. “When I can, I like to go out for walks and drives, and just enjoy the peaceful feeling of the town,” Ellis said. A 2005 graduate of Mahomet-Seymour High School, Ellis now lives in Springfield where he enjoys writing and performing music. Ellis grew up… Read more
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Hearn learns trades with Education for Employment System
Conner Hearn, a Mahomet-Seymour High School senior, spent the first four weeks of his summer vacation with the Education for Employment System at Parkland College learning about trade jobs he could pursue after graduation. Hearn, who has studied and loves mechanics, decided to join the Summer Construction Education Program because he loves to work. “I… Read more