Category: Local
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Closings and Cancellations 1.12.2019
Here are the cancellations for 1.12.2019. This list will be updated throughout the day. If you know of any closings or cancellations not on the list, please email dani@mahometnews.com. FitTek will be closing at Noon today Sangamon River Bend Forest Preserve will remain closed today. Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve is open, but the… Read more
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Super Blood Wolf Moon Jan. 20, viewing at Staerkel Planetarium
Staerkel Planetarium will join the CU Astronomical Society in making telescopes available to the public for the Sunday, Jan. 20 eclipse starting at 9 p.m., weather-permitting. Read more
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Bunch named to M-S Education Foundation Hall of Fame
2009 Mahomet-Seymour Graduate Dani Bunch has been named to the 2019 Mahomet-Seymour Education Foundation Hall of Fame. Read more
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Rose sworn in during the Illinois Senate Inauguration
State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) was sworn into office Jan. 9 at the Statehouse during the Illinois Senate Inauguration. Read more
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Bulldogs fall short in tough contests
The MSHS girls’ battled back from a seven-point deficit after one quarter in Mount Zion to carry a three-point lead into the final frame, before falling 59-50. Read more
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Sunny Acres Road Construction to begin in April
Road construction on Sunny Acres Road between IL 150 and South Mahomet Road is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2019. Read more
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Ruff Dayz doggie daycare and boarding ready to play
Tim and Lacy Belangee open Ruff Dayz Doggie Daycare on Lake of the Woods Road in Mahomet. Read more
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Shedd Aquarium announces free days for January, February
The Shedd Aquarium is changing that for Illinois residents in January and February by offering free admission to Illinois residents for 25 days. Read more
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Handlin named to 2019 M-S Education Foundation Hall of Fame
Bob Handlin will be one of four inductees in the 2019 Mahomet-Seymour Education Foundation Hall of Fame to be presented at the fall 2019 Homecoming football game. Read more
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Full moon hike at Homer Lake offers new perspective
On Jan. 17 and 19, Homer Lake Forest Preserve will open its gates for an annual January full moon hike from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Read more