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  • Top 10 Things You Need to Know About TIF Districts

    Dani Tietz

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    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

  • Makayla Rosenbery commits to play basketball at Lincoln Christian College

    Fred Kroner

    *graphic from Mahomet-Seymour Girls’ Basketball Facebook Page By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com Makayla Rosenbery’s journey in basketball has been assisted by those who believed in her as well as those who didn’t. The supporters were coaches and family, especially her mother, Melody Rosenbery. They provided technical guidance and emotional support. Included in the other group are those… Read more

  • Coleman’s 26-points pull Bulldogs over Urbana

    Fred Kroner

    BY FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com The Bulldogs made more than half of their shots and overcame a first-quarter deficit to rally past Urbana 76-52 on Tuesday in the M-S gymnasium. The win was the fifth in a row and the fifth consecutive game where Grant Coleman was the team’s top scorer. Coleman tallied 26 points against the… Read more

  • Mahomet-Seymour girls’ basketball drop non-conference game to Danville

    Fred Kroner

    By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Savannah Orgeron made a team-high 16 points, but M-S was unable to hold onto a halftime lead and dropped a 65-45 decision to visiting Danville on Monday in a non-conference girls’ basketball game. Orgeron has led the team in scoring in four of the last six games. The Bulldogs led 31-30… Read more

  • Mahomet-Seymour Speech team is more than performing

    Dani Tietz

    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

  • Lincoln Trail succeeds at Science Olympiad tournament

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    The Lincoln Trail Science Olympiad team brought 16 medals from 10 of the total 12 events home to Mahomet-Seymour after participating in a tournament in Arlington Heights Saturday. The 36 fourth and fifth-grade students have prepared for two events each with an Event Mentor during practices since November. Students could choose from A is for… Read more

  • Mahomet-Seymour Color Guard headed to IDTA State Competition

    Dani Tietz

    The Mahomet-Seymour Color Guard is ready to showcase their routines at the Illinois Drill Team Association Championships on Saturday in Springfield. Rissa Habaradas and Lexi Mohr attended the Mattoon IDTA Regional on Feb. 2, placing first and second respectively. Both qualified for IDTA State. The entire color guard place first in their Lyrical Flag and… Read more

  • Mahomet Public Library shows support for TIF extension

    Dani Tietz

    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

  • East Mahomet TIF Reports 2000-2019

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  • Maple Sugar Days around Central Illinois

    Dani Tietz

    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