Author: Isabella Zarate

By Isabella Zarate After 25 years Sandy Osborne decided it was time to retire.  Osborne had been with the Champaign County Museum of the Grand Prarie for nearly three decades. In that time, she remained in a part-time position as the Museum’s Education Program Specialist. In this role, Osborne worked on a variety of things… Read more

By Isabella Zarate When it comes to writing Ekta Garg is a jack of all trades.  With years of writing experience, time as a freelance editor, seats in short story judging competitions, and now a published book, “Words and stories have always been a part of my life,” Garg shared. At a young age, Garg… Read more

By Isabella Zarate The holiday season is upon us, and with that comes a multitude of Christmas lights.  As homeowners adorn trees and hang lights, the Champaign County Forest Preserve will also create their very own light display. Glowing lights will illuminate the night for the first “Night Lights in the Garden” at Mabery Gelvin… Read more

By Isabella Zarate A group of students from Mahomet-Seymour Lincoln Trail Elementary has teamed up to selflessly serve members of their community.  The Youth Leadership Club (YLC) along with students from Dana Martin’s 5th-grade class set a goal to raise $6,000 for people in need.  Collected funds “would be used to cover rent, utility bills,… Read more

By Isabella Zarate The Mahomet-Seymour Music Booster Organization is raising money to support music education throughout the school district. The students, along with choral director Nicole Kuglich have been hard at work anticipating the fundraiser.  According to Kuglich, it will be “a fun family musical event.” Students from MSHS are expected to present their rendition… Read more

By Isabella Zarate Bee fans and honey lovers get excited. There is a new business coming to Mahomet. In what started out as a hobby, Jessica Trefzger and her husband, John, moved from practicing sustainable living to providing the tools and resources consumers need to join the movement through their new business “Maple Street Garden.”… Read more

By Isabella Zarate If you are a theatre fan, or even just looking for a fun night out, you are in luck! This November, the Monticello Theatre Association will present Death and Taxes. The play which is written by Pat Cook will be shown five times throughout the month, so you have plenty of chances… Read more