Author: Dani Tietz

With spring and summer right around the corner, many homeowners or prospective homeowners are thinking about upcoming trends, summer projects around the house and lawn care. What many people may not think about, though, is the abundance of local vendors who can not only provide services but the expertise to local homeowners. To showcase vendors,… Read more

Community Evangelical Free Church of Mahomet JOIN US AS WE TRAVEL TO THE CROSS PASSOVER DINNER 3/29, 6:30pm Take part in a traditional Jewish Passover meal with a specific purpose of pointing us to Jesus Christ. No cost to attend. Register by calling: 217-586-5165 Potluck dinner to follow the Passover service. GOOD FRIDAY 3/30, 6:00-8:30pm There is nothing… Read more

The Cornbelt Fire Department was present at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School on March 28 at 2:20 p.m. MSJHS Principal Heather Landrus detected a gas odor in the front office. Upon arrival, Cornbelt Fire Department Chief John Koller determined that the odor was contained to the front office and that students did not need to be… Read more

The Mahomet-Seymour School Board approved a contract to purchase classroom smartboards from Pace Systems and sound system, audio/visual, video conferencing, and configuration for the gym and boardroom from Zeller Digital for Middletown Prairie Elementary on March 14, 2018. [gview file="https://mahometnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Meeting_Packet-1.pdf%22] Read more

The Mahomet-Seymour School Board approved a contract with Green-Up Landscaping not to exceed $75,000 to provide and install playground equipment at Middletown Prairie Elementary on March 14, 2018. [gview file="https://mahometnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Meeting_Packet-1.pdf%22] Read more

Registration for Session 4 of the Mahomet Area Youth Club's B.L.A.S.T. program opens March 28 for Sangamon and Lincoln Trail Elementary Schools. Registration for Sangamon begins at 6 p.m. and Lincoln Trail begins at 7 p.m. Students at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High can register for B.L.A.S.T. classes beginning March 29 at 6 p.m. [gview file="https://mahometnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/BLAST-Brochure-Session-4-2018.pdf%22] [gview… Read more

The homebuilding process just became a little easier with Cramer Custom Homes. Owner Jeff Cramer, who has been building custom homes in the Mahomet area for 15 years, opened a downtown Mahomet showroom at the beginning of March. “We’ve needed to get a showroom for a while, but it’s a big expense,” he said. “But… Read more

The Mahomet-Seymour School Board approved a contract with Illini Supply not to exceed $350,000 to provide classroom furniture for Middletown Prairie Elementary on March 14, 2018. [gview file="https://mahometnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Meeting_Packet-1.pdf%22] Read more

According to Mahomet-Seymour School District Lindsey Hall, the back end of bus #7 clipped a car at the intersection of Division and State Street at approximately 8 a.m. on March 26. Hall said the bus showed no signs of damage, and that she is unsure of the extent of the damage of the car at… Read more

The Mahomet-Seymour School District has been notified that Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Justin Franzen has resigned his position. Franzen will become the Assistant principal and Athletic/Activities Director at St. Joe-Odgen High School at the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year. Read more