Category: Local
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2019 Mahomet Diamond Dog Tournament
The Mahomet Diamond Dogs will host their 14th annual 9U and 10U baseball tournament at 13 Acres Park on June 8 and 9. Tournament play will consist of eight teams in pool play beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday morning. A Home Run Derby will take place from 2:15-4 p.m. on Saturday also. Sunday's games will… Read more
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Heroes from Home: Harold and Bev Schroeder
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com This is one of a continuing series the Mahomet Daily will publish about ordinary men and women from the community who have done or accomplished extraordinary things in their lifetimes. We encourage readers to submit nominations for other deserving individuals who warrant consideration. We are delighted to tell the stories of these… Read more
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Gary and Trudy Matthews travel back in time in 1931 Ford Model A
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com Life is a journey for Gary Matthews, and his latest trip was another in a long line of adventures. He and his wife, Trudy, caught the traveling bug decades ago. Now in their 80s, they are not slowing down. They are the Mahomet couple who traveled – by car – to South… Read more
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Area students named on Parkland College Dean’s List
In honor of their outstanding scholastic achievement, the following students have been named to the Parkland College Dean’s List for spring 2019. To make the list, students must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 grade scale for the semester in which they are being honored. Students who earn less than 12… Read more
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Illinois gas tax, vehicle registration fees and parking tax among those to be increased under new bills
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Pending approval by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinoisans could see several tax increases, which will pay for a $45 billion infrastructure project known as “Rebuild Illinois.” The “Rebuild Illinois” capital bill, which has passed in the Illinois House and Senate, will rebuild roads, bridges, public schools and university buildings throughout the state. Funding… Read more
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Mahomet Summer Lunch Program Serves a Need
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com For many children, summer is a no-worry time. There’s plenty to do, plenty of sleep and plenty of food. But there are children, even within Mahomet, who wonder if they will have enough to eat when school is not in session. The Mahomet Summer Lunch program, which has been run annually by… Read more
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2019 Mahomet Vacation Bible Schools
Mahomet area Vacation Bible Schools begin next week! If a listing is missing, please email dani@mahometnews.com. Those later in the summer will be updated when information becomes available. Community Evangelical Free Church of Mahomet: June 10-13 What will be the “mane event” at the start of your summer? How about joining the Community Evangelical Free… Read more
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MUMC Rummage Sale June 6-8
The Mahomet United Methodist Church (MUMC) will host its annual Rummage Sale from June 6-8. The sale will run from 4 to 7 p.m. June 6, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7 and 8 a.m. to noon June 8. MUMC’s sale typically includes household items, books, toys, clothes, misc. furniture and sporting/outdoor items. There will… Read more
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To Plant or Not to Plant: That is the Question
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – For many farmers in East Central Illinois, decision time is drawing near. In a typical weather pattern, farmers throughout Champaign and Vermilion counties have completed planting their crops and are waiting for the summer heat to kick in as the calendar year turns to June. But this spring, unusually… Read more
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Save the Date: Harlem Wizards coming to Mahomet
The Mahomet-Seymour Marching Band will host a fundraiser featuring the World Famous Harlem Wizards on Sunday, September 29 in the Mahomet-Seymour High School gymnasium. This action-packed event that the whole family can enjoy will feature the oohs and aahs created by the talented Wizards as they face off against local celebrities. The fundraiser will support… Read more