Author: Press Release
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Letter to the Editor: Onken writes in support of Keefe
I have been paying close attention to the Mahomet-Seymour school board race and am delighted that we have so many great candidates from which to choose this year. I have two children in the district and I care very deeply about the long-term success of our schools. That’s why I strongly support Ken Keefe for… Read more
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Commentary: Keefe looks to be a school board member that engages with community
As a candidate for the Mahomet-Seymour school board, I have been thinking a lot lately about how I would serve on the board. It is an important question that each candidate board member must consider carefully. As part of my process, I’ve been speaking with board members, both past and present, discussing ideas with my… Read more
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Commentary: Raver, Henrichs, Park and Tompkins share insight on school board role
The Mahomet-Seymour school board election is just a few weeks away which makes this a good time to discuss how the board operates and what their role is. It is important to note that the role of the school board is not to be involved in all day to day operations at the schools. These duties… Read more
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Commentary: Hennesy, Schultz, Cebulski and Keefe share their story
The following piece was submitted by Meghan Hennesy, Colleen Schultz, Julie Cebulski and Ken Keefe: four candidates for the Mahomet-Seymour School Board. The other candidates include Jenny Park, Jeremy Henrichs, Jason Tompkins and Lance Raver. The following opinions and statements are not those of the Mahomet Daily or it’s parent company Sangamon Currents, LLC. Sangamon… Read more
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Free “Give Kids a Smile Day” at Parkland College Feb. 17
Parkland College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic will host a free “Give Kids a Smile Day” dental clinic for youths ages 1–17 Saturday, Feb. 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Room L148. Treatment provided will consist of dental exams and cleanings, fluoride treatments, and educational activities for children. No appointment is needed. “Give Kids a… Read more
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Mahomet Aquifer Task Force concludes its work, issues recommendations
Springfield, IL – The Mahomet Aquifer Task Force released its final report to the Illinois General Assembly and Governor this week, outlining a plan to address the ongoing issue of maintaining clean drinking water from the Mahomet Aquifer. The report identifies potential and current contamination threats to the water quality, suggests what actions should be… Read more
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School Shooting Heroes Honored as 2018 NFF Gold Medal Co-Recipients
NEW YORK – The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame presented its prestigious Gold Medal to former football players Aaron Feis (posthumously) and Jason Seaman on December 4 in recognition of their exceptional heroism in the face of extreme adversity. The late Aaron Feis, who was represented by his wife Melissa, and Jason Seaman both placed their… Read more
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Rose passes legislation that gives first ever independent enforcement power to IDNR to deal with natural gas companies who pollute water supplies
Springfield, IL – The protection of the local water supply will be strengthened under legislation sponsored by State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and passed by the Senate Nov. 28. Senate Bill 3549 will give, for the first time, full jurisdictional authority to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to regulate natural gas pipelines and… Read more
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Middle Fork River Forest Preserve designated as International Dark Sky Park
The International Dark Sky Association has announced the accreditation of Middle Fork River Forest Preserve in Champaign County, Illinois, U.S., as an International Dark Sky Park, that state’s first such designation. The result caps a two-year effort to achieve the status in a collaboration between the Champaign County Forest Preserve District and the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society. “As… Read more
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2018 Madrigal Dinner December 8 and 9
The Mahomet-Seymour High School Madrigal Singers will continue a tradition in the Community of Mahomet by presenting the 36th annual “Madrigal Dinner,” performances depicting a Christmas celebration in a castle setting during the Renaissance. Elaborate decorations, ornate costumes of the period, humor, and beautiful music combine to provide a very entertaining evening to start the… Read more