Author: Dani Tietz
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John and Adele Perkins reminisce on 75-years of marriage
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Adele didn’t mind that John Perkins didn’t dance. “We used to go to a place where they had dancing to records,” Adele said. “Just like a neighborhood tavern. “That’s where we met, but he didn’t dance.” “I still don’t,” John said. It was 1943, and young men and women looked for a… Read more
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Tharps to celebrate 73-years of marriage
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Seventy-four years ago, Danny met Norma. “He was a neighbor and a friend of my niece and nephew, who are about my age,” Norma said. “I met him through them. But the year was 1945, and most of the men Danny’s age were ready to serve in the military. Danny enlisted in… Read more
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Top 10 Things You Need to Know About TIF Districts
Local Taxing Districts are voting on support for an extension of the East Mahomet TIF District, which was established in 2000. Many constituents have questions about TIF Districts. Here are the Top 10 Things That You Need To Know About TIFs. * Unless specified, the information provided refers mostly to TIF districts within the State… Read more
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Mahomet-Seymour Speech team is more than performing
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Something special is happening on the Mahomet-Seymour High School speech team. Teenage students are finding a place where they can use their voices. Savannah Smith decided to get involved in Speech her sophomore year because a few friends told her about the fun they had during the 2018-19 season. “I have also… Read more
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Mahomet Public Library shows support for TIF extension
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet Public Library Board voted unanimously Monday night to support the 12-year East Mahomet TIF extension. In order for a TIF district to be extended beyond its initial 23-year life, all taxing bodies must agree to the extension, and it must be approved by the State Legislature. The vote for support… Read more
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Maple Sugar Days around Central Illinois
Something sweet is about to happen, and it has nothing to do with sending flowers to your love. When the temperatures drop below freezing overnight, and warm up to the 40’s during the day, it’s maple sugar season. With warmer temperatures forecasted in mid-Feburary, conditions might be ideal to begin harvest, which usually lasts around… Read more
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Mahomet-Seymour Speech team to perform in Mahomet on Feb. 13
The Mahomet-Seymour Speech Team finished their season at the IHSA Regional Tournament in Normal on Feb. 8. Eleven Mahomet students competed in 13 events at the tournament, with 10 events advancing to the final round of competition. All eleven students received honors in their individual events: Savannah Smith (6th place Impromptu Speaking), Averhy Sanborn (5th place Prose… Read more
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Mahomet-Seymour FFA Dinner and Dessert Auction on March 1
The Mahomet-Seymour FFA program will host its annual Dinner and Dessert Auction at Mahomet-Seymour High School on March 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The money raised at the Dessert and Dinner Auction will be used to help curb the expenses the FFA program has to cover each year. FFA members participate in a variety of agricultural… Read more