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  • Photographs are a family affair for the Yost family

    Dani Tietz

    Life is full of little moments and big moments; funny moments and profound moments. Sometimes those moments just come and go. And other times, we can capture them through pictures. Seymour resident Judy Yost is passing her love for moments onto her two grandchildren, kindergartner Alli Yost and sophomore Cora Strigotte. Judy has been submitting… Read more

  • Hoffman leaves MAYC, takes job at Habitat for Humanity

    Dani Tietz

    Mahomet Area Youth Club’s Executive Director Chad Hoffman will leave his position with the club after two years with the organization. Hoffman’s last day with MAYC will be March 24. Hoffman has accepted a position as the Executive Director of Habitat of Humanity in Champaign. “Chad’s leadership and direction has positioned MAYC for future growth… Read more

  • Classic Plumbing P.L.U.M.B.E.R. of the Month: Collin Rath

    Dani Tietz

    For Mahomet-Seymour volleyball and basketball fans, the newly added Jumbotron in the Mahomet-Seymour gymnasium is something that adds a little flair to each competition throughout the regular season. But for Mahomet-Seymour freshmen Collin Rath, the Jumbotron is almost a dream come true. Rath, a student on the autism spectrum, has always loved electronics, technology and… Read more

  • MAYC Spring Break and Summer Registration Open

    Dani Tietz

    The Mahomet Area Youth Club has opened registration for spring break and summer programming. The clubhouse will be open for Spring Break from March 18 through March 22, then again for summer break from June 3 to August 9 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Youth between the ages of 6-18 are encouraged to attend.… Read more

  • Maple Sugar Days Feb. 23 and March 2

    Dani Tietz

    There’s nothing like sitting down to breakfast with a plate of pancakes and some maple syrup. But making that syrup begins with a process that was first documented in North America by French explorer André Thévet in 1557. Today extracting sugar from maple trees isn’t something people think about; it’s just providing in the grocery… Read more

  • Hunter named 2019-2020 principal at Lincoln Trail

    Dani Tietz

    The Mahomet-Seymour Board of Education of Education has announced the hiring of Megan Hunter as the new principal at Lincoln Trail Elementary School. She will be officially appointed at the February 11, 2019 Board of Education meeting, and starts her position on July 1, 2019. Hunter joined the Mahomet-Seymour School District as the Behavioral Specialist… Read more

  • Civil Rights Panel to talk about Champaign County during 1968

    Dani Tietz

    Candy Foster is known throughout East Central Illinois for his velvet voice, contagious smile and his ability to get people out of their seats and onto the dance floor. But what many of his followers may not know is that he played a local role in the civil rights movement during the Vietnam War. “He… Read more

  • Day Trip: Sugar Shack Antiques provides unique experience

    Dani Tietz

    There’s something lovely about being out in the country. Maybe it’s less traffic. Maybe it’s the fields. Maybe it’s the quiet. And maybe it’s the surprises. Visitors making their way to the Kickapoo State Recreation Area have noticed a little treasure at 9912 E 1980 North Rd just outside of Oakwood, in rural Vermilion County:… Read more

  • Closing and Cancellations

    Dani Tietz

    January 31, 2019 SchoolsMahomet-Seymour School District All God’s Children Preschool Programs Businesses Read more

  • M-S Madness to be held on Friday

    Dani Tietz

    The Mahomet-Seymour boys basketball team will host the 13th annual MSHS Boys’ Basketball fundraiser, Mahomet Madness, on February 1. Inflatables and Field House games will begin at 4:45 PM. Children can purchase a $5.00 Bracelet with unlimited use at the door. Admission to the game is included. A pulled pork meal, including sandwich, chips, drink… Read more