Author: Dani Tietz

The Mahomet Chamber of Commerce and six area businesses are ready to begin the holiday season with warmth and cheer during the 2013 Samplings of the Season on Sun. from 12 to 4 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $5 each at all banks in Mahomet. Tickets can be purchased the day of… Read more

New York Times Bestselling author Aaron Reynolds helped Lincoln Trail kick of Celebrate Reading week Friday as he spoke to students about the components of writing a mystery. After reviewing past author visits which included poetry, nonfiction, fiction and storytelling, Remedial Reading teacher Kathy Rowell and Librarian Kathy Bennett chose Reynolds because Lincoln Trail students… Read more

So, what are the terms of the bill that was passed by Congress and signed by the President Last month? “All bark, and no bite!” Similar to August 2011, Congress and the President waited until the final minutes of the 11th hour to pass a bill yesterday to extend the Treasury’s borrowing authority through February… Read more

The Mahomet-Seymour PTO approved the 2013-2014 budget last night. The M-S PTO board has also committed to budget transparency both at meetings and on their website. Teachers and parents gathered at the monthly meeting to discuss solutions for Science Day, Dawg Walk t-shirts and Back to School night. In the discussion which started with teachers… Read more

Before Mahomet residents sit down to eat the turkey, mashed potatoes and pies, the Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department will give them a chance to stretch their legs in the 2013 Turkey Trot. “It’s the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving day with friends and family,” said MPRD Director Dan Waldinger. “The best part… Read more

Shirley Stelbrink of Learning Alliance Company joined Village of Mahomet board and staff in a goal planning session Tuesday night. Stelbrink will also facilitate discussion on Nov. 19 and Nov. 25. After interpreting results from a group poll, Mayor Patrick Brown said while direction from the board to the staff was unclear in the past,… Read more

The Mahomet-Seymour PTO has teamed with local Kollege Town representative Joe Essex to provide Bulldog Spirit Wear. A wide-variety of Bulldog t-shirts, sweatshirts, polos, fleece and blankets will be available to order through Nov. 20. The Nov. 20 deadline guarantees delivery by Christmas. All apparel sales help raise money for the M-S PTO to put… Read more

As 2013 athletic programs through the Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department come to a close, MPRD has begun the annual sponsorship drive for 2014. “During this time of year it’s easy to be thankful,” MPRD Parks and Recreation Director Dan Waldinger said. “We can’t thank our sponsors enough.  Our sponsors really make a difference in… Read more

The Mahomet-Seymour PTO invites community members to the board meeting Thursday night at the Lincoln Trail Library to discuss reoccurring hot topics PTO board members often hear. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. PTO President Penny Moisson said while the floor is open for questions, some topics may include Dawg Walk t-shirts, Science Day or… Read more