Author: Dani Tietz

Economics students at Mahomet-Seymour High School not only learned how to run a business by selling cookies during the fall semester, but raised over $2,900 that they donated to Operation Christmas Child last week. “Once all the numbers were added up, and we saw how much we made, we realized that’s a lot of gifts,”… Read more

Nearly a year after beginning an evaluation to gauge how the Mahomet Public Library might better serve patrons, the library staff has begun to implement a three-year plan to improve library products and services. With the support of community leaders, the Mahomet Public Library received 871 completed surveys, representing 6.9% of the library’s district. Forty-four… Read more

While saying goodbye to a friendly face is always hard, the Mahomet Public Library welcomes Colorado native Neal Schlein as the new Youth Services Librarian this week. Schlein replaces Kim Oslawski, who finished her last week at the Mahomet Public Library before Thanksgiving in order to prepare for her first child due in January. “It’s… Read more

After a year and a half battling cancer, there is only one thing Sara Deyoung wants others to know about the disease: “always get a second opinion.” Deyoung began training for an 80-mile relay with her friends in 2012. She thought her “soul-sucking fatigue” was just part of the training, but she was also concerned… Read more

Busey Bank Mahomet has toy Boxes for two organizations to collect toys for chidlren’s gifts for Christmas.  One is from Toys For Tots, and the other is a collection by It Takes a Village. People can drop off their toys for these organizations at the bank. Our hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday… Read more

  Many who have grown-up in Mahomet remember the community coming together downtown during Christmas. And the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce is ready to bring that joyous feel back to Main Street as they present Village Christmas December 5, 6 and 7. “Growing up in Mahomet, I remember the Christmas Walk and how much fun… Read more

The Museum of the Grand Prairie, located in the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve will host their annual To Grandmother’s House We Go Event on December 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. Guests can make, wrap and take home presents and ornaments for their family and friends. This program is free, but registration is… Read more

Founding sponsors of Middletown Prairie Elementary’s Hometown Community Proud Playground met with the Mahomet-Seymour School Board Monday night to present their donation. Sponsors include Fisher National Bank, The Mahomet-Seymour Educational Foundation, Mahomet Chamber of Commerce and the Mahomet IGA.   Read more