Category: Local
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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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MAYC Spring Break and Summer Registration Open
The Mahomet Area Youth Club has opened registration for spring break and summer programming. The clubhouse will be open for Spring Break from March 18 through March 22, then again for summer break from June 3 to August 9 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Youth between the ages of 6-18 are encouraged to attend.… Read more
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Maple Sugar Days Feb. 23 and March 2
There’s nothing like sitting down to breakfast with a plate of pancakes and some maple syrup. But making that syrup begins with a process that was first documented in North America by French explorer André Thévet in 1557. Today extracting sugar from maple trees isn’t something people think about; it’s just providing in the grocery… Read more
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Hunter named 2019-2020 principal at Lincoln Trail
The Mahomet-Seymour Board of Education of Education has announced the hiring of Megan Hunter as the new principal at Lincoln Trail Elementary School. She will be officially appointed at the February 11, 2019 Board of Education meeting, and starts her position on July 1, 2019. Hunter joined the Mahomet-Seymour School District as the Behavioral Specialist… Read more
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Civil Rights Panel to talk about Champaign County during 1968
Candy Foster is known throughout East Central Illinois for his velvet voice, contagious smile and his ability to get people out of their seats and onto the dance floor. But what many of his followers may not know is that he played a local role in the civil rights movement during the Vietnam War. “He… Read more
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MSHS Wrestling captures fifth consecutive IHSA 2A Regional title, DeMay breaks school dive record
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com All Mahomet-Seymour wrestling coach Rob Ledin needed to motivate his squad was to share how the regional seeds indicated a tough three-team competition. On paper, M-S was a scant four-point favorite entering Saturday’s Class 2A tournament at Urbana High School. With a margin that is anticipated to be close, every extra bonus… Read more
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MSHS Recognizes Students of the Fall Semester
The following high school students received the Student of the Semester Award for fall 2018. Freshmen Nick Traficante Student’s ambition(s) or dream(s): I want to go to college and possibly have a career in creative writing. I also would like to continue playing music. Additional Comments: Always be true to yourself. Don’t try to be… Read more
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Day Trip: Sugar Shack Antiques provides unique experience
There’s something lovely about being out in the country. Maybe it’s less traffic. Maybe it’s the fields. Maybe it’s the quiet. And maybe it’s the surprises. Visitors making their way to the Kickapoo State Recreation Area have noticed a little treasure at 9912 E 1980 North Rd just outside of Oakwood, in rural Vermilion County:… Read more
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Porter finishes master’s degree, ready to open private practice
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com As Courtney Porter reflects on the past, she still maintains the ability to look forward to the future. An interview with Porter one year ago would have been totally different than the one that took place last week. Twelve months ago, she was in the middle of her 10th year as an… Read more
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Closing and Cancellations
January 31, 2019 SchoolsMahomet-Seymour School District All God’s Children Preschool Programs Businesses Read more