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Upgrades happening to Eastwood Shopping Center
The process of remodeling the exterior of the Eastwood Shopping Center began this week. “We’re making upgrades because the reality is this building still looks like it’s in the 1970’s,” Eastwood Shopping Center Manager Alex Amatyleon said. “This is the one area in Mahomet where people come to shop.” With several tenants who have been… Read more
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Myerscough takes Grand Champion Steer for second year in a row
Mahomet Seymour FFA member Megan Myerscough won grand champion steer for the second year in a row at the Section FFA fair on July 1. Read more
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Some Mahomet homeschool families to begin Classical Conversations curriculum in fall
Mahomet families seeking information about a home-centered education movement called Classical Conversations met at the Mahomet Public Library Wednesday. Mahomet resident Julie Baker, who initiated the idea implementing Classical Conversations into the Mahomet homeshool community, said about 10 families have committed to the program. Classical Conversations was developed in 1997 by Leigh Bortins. Bortins, who… Read more
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Excavating Mysteries of the Past: The Nine Gal Tavern
I love a mystery. As an archaeologist, it’s this interest in discovering the unknown that keeps me digging. The potential for discovery – the artifact or feature that might be hiding just under that next trowel-scrape of soil – is exhilarating, and the information learned from everyday objects is invaluable. Unlike the old Jahr Hardware… Read more
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“Food” cast makes appearance in Mahomet
A muddy soybean field with a clouded sunset behind the makeshift shed set served as ideal conditions for crews filming the independent film “Food” near Crowley Road Tuesday night. The movie, written by Director Daryl Wein and Zoe Lister-Jones, follows a single mother (Lister-Jones) on a mission to find out the cause of her son’s… Read more
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Mahomet Specialty Clinic to provide specialty care in the Mahomet area
Gibson Area Hospital’s newest branch, the Mahomet Specialty Clinic, opened its doors at 1504 Patton Drive last week. Bringing specialties such as orthopedics, plastic surgery and sports medicine to a convenient location was a focus of Gibson City Hospital as they serve 57 area codes. “At least if we are here, our patients can come… Read more
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Taste the Rainbow! The Benefits of Colorful Foods & Salads this Summer.
You’ve been told your whole life to eat fruits and veggies, and for good reason. Studies show that eating fruits and veggies actually helps you live longer! Researchers have found that eating seven or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day could decrease your chances of death from any cause by nearly 42%. WOW!… Read more
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Mahomet youth perform in “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” this weekend
Three Mahomet youth, Sydney Brown, Kenny Pauley and Evan Forbes, are involved in the Champaign Urbana Theatre Company’s (CUTC) production of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” at Parkland College this weekend. Set in Oregon in 1850, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” follows Millie, a young bride, who plans to marry off her six rowdy brothers-in-law… Read more
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Board not interested in smoke ban in parks yet; MPRD seeks to increase athletic facility fee
Mahomet Parks and Recreation Director Dan Waldinger presented the possibility of “Smoke Free Parks” and an increase in athletic field reservation fees to Village Board members Tuesday night. The Champaign Public Health Department asked officials in Champaign, Urbana, Mahomet, Rantoul, Savoy and the Champaign County Forest Preserve to consider the concept of smoke free parks.… Read more
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Sievers finds joy in giving back to Mahomet
When Andy Sievers and his wife, Lauren, moved to Mahomet they planned to stay for two years. Now, 27 years later, Sievers is a staple in the Mahomet community. The couple, both Indiana transplants, decided to buy a house in Mahomet nearly two years after moving to Central Illinois. Initially living in Urbana, Andy enjoyed… Read more