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Police Department launches sex offender registry site
The Mahomet Police Department joined 5,000 law enforcement agencies with the launch of a new sex offender registration and public notification website this week. Offender Watch is a citizen-friendly, easy to use website that enables citizens to search for potentially dangerous sex offenders and predators, which may be in close proximity to their homes, places… Read more
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Reduce the risk of serious injury with mouthguards
Mahomet Family Dentistry is a sponsor of the Mahomet Daily. This information is part of that agreement. Your child’s pearly whites didn’t just come overnight. From the time they were born, you waited for their first tooth to come in. You celebrated with your child when they lost their first tooth. And your eyes sparkled… Read more
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Homecoming Parade Map
The Mahomet community is invited to celebrate the Mahomet-Seymour Homecoming with a parade on 9.16.2016. The parade will begin at the high school, go south on Division Street, east on Main Street, north of Jefferson and west on State Street. The parade begins at 2 p.m. Read more
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7 Ways to Get Smart About Credit
Busey is a sponsor of the Mahomet Daily. The following information is provided as part of that agreement. From paying for college and financing a home to buying gifts for the holidays—every financial goal shapes your credit. However, a survey by the American Bankers Association (ABA) reveals that over 56 percent of U.S. adults do not know… Read more
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Day Trips: Crowley Pumpkin Patch has great crop
After a few years with minimal production due to growing conditions, the Crowley Pumpkin Patch is happy to announce an abundant and diverse crop for the 2016 fall season. With flood conditions, the Crowleys were only able to harvest enough pumpkins for their annual Crowley Pumpkin Glow in 2014 and 2015. Visitors will be able… Read more
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DIY Wood Wall Tutorial
I’m not someone who has an idea and waits around for someone else to do it. So, last fall when I wanted to add a little something to my kitchen/dining room area, I came up with an idea and figured out how to do it on my own. Pallet walls are a big thing these… Read more
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Busey Keeps their Customers at the Center
*Busey is a sponsor of the Mahomet Daily. The following piece is a part of that agreement. Since Busey first opened its doors nearly 150 years ago, the community-minded organization has made it a priority to provide service excellence in everything they do for their customers and community members. To ensure they are living their… Read more
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Letter to the Editor: Why can’t construction crews begin after school starts?
JUST A THOUGHT: Perhaps those who are demolishing the houses and clearing away the debris across the street north of Sangamon Elementary School could wait until 8:30 each morning so the drop-off of students isn’t adversely impacted. This morning was dangerous! And perhaps they could curtail their activity during after-school pick-up as well. Signed: Antoinette… Read more
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Kindergarten mom shares first day feelings
Agree to write an article about Kindergarten feels, she thought. It will be healing, she thought. (insert ugly cry here) “How are you doing, Mom?” -all the other kind parents at drop off “I’m excited for her, she’s going to do great!”-Me (the dirtiest, filthiest liar there ever was) What I know in my head:… Read more
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Dawgapalooza scheduled for 9.2.2016
Dawgapalooza, an annual celebration to kick-off the football season will take place on September 2 in order to accommodate the Sangamon River Music Festival. The event, which runs from 4:30 to 7:15 p.m. features 15 inflatables, a tailgate cookout, and Bulldog apparel. The Mahomet-Seymour marching band and cheerleaders lead the crowd in pre-game cheers at… Read more