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After rare diagnoses, Make-A-Wish gives Bailey Nunn hope
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The first telltale sign was an insatiable thirst for water. When Mahomet teen-ager Bailey Nunn’s craving didn’t pass, his mom scheduled an appointment with his pediatrician. “It was very extreme,” Tonya Nunn said. “He would wake up multiple times through the night because he was so thirsty.” It was more than…
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Pumpkin Painting Competition for Mahomet Youth
Feldkamps West, Sam’s Club and the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce are hosting a pumpkin painting competition for children in Pre-K through 6th grade. Feldkamps provided pumpkins that were available for pick-up on Oct. 8 and 9, but painted pumpkins can be submitted by any child interested in competing until 10 p.m. on Oct. 23. Photos…
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Spooky Trail and fall decor at Lake of the Woods
The Champaign County Forest Preserve has found a way to make the fall season special when many traditions have been canceled or modified due to COVID-19. With a focus of getting people outside, CCFPD has created a Halloween and fall experience at the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve with fall decor and a Spooky…
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Treats on Tables at Sangamon on Main Oct. 31
Sangamon on Main will host a walk-through Treats on Tables event on Oct. 31 from 10 a.m .to 4 p.m. Children in costumes accompanied by an adult are encouraged to come to Sangamon on Main to grab a treat in this socially distanced Halloween Event. Face coverings are required.
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Book or Treat at Mahomet Public Library on Oct. 31
The Mahomet Public Library will host Book or Treat on Oct. 31 from 1 to 5 p.m. The library staff encourages children to stop by the library for a goodie bag and a free book from our Youth Librarian, Maura Stutzman. Stutzman will be in costume as other are encouraged (but not required) to do…
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Virtual Halloween Bingo on Oct. 30
First State Bank of Forrest in Mahomet will host Halloween Bingo on Oct. 30. In order to follow CUPHD guidelines, Hallowen Bingo has been moved to a virtual event that will feature celebrity callers from Lincoln Trail and Middletown Prairie, goodie bags and an hour of family fun. This community event is free, but donations…
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Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens to be dressed in pink for breast cancer awareness
It seems that COVID-19 is the one disease everyone is talking about in 2020. But the Champaign County American Cancer Society knows that other diseases, including breast cancer, continue to threaten people’s lives, too. While the group cannot host their annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event at Meadowbrook Park due to COVID restrictions, they…
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Yes to Forests Committee to host virtual event on CCFPD referendum
The Champaign County Forest Preserve’s Yes to Forests Committee will host a virtual presentation about the Forest Preserves tax referendum on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. on Facebook. The group will explain more about the Nov. ballot question, the district’s finances and hy a tax referendum is needed for the upkeep and maintenance of the…
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McCoy, Ross, Lagacy, Minick and Heaton pick up wins in LeRoy
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Sophomore Kiera McCoy won two events on Friday (Oct. 9), leading Mahomet-Seymour to an 89-43 dual-meet victory over St. Thomas More in a girls’ swimming meet at the LeRoy Replex. McCoy was triumphant in the 200-yard individual medley as well as the 100-yard butterfly. She also picked up points for a…
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Josh Anderson and Corbin Sebens win Lake of the Woods Better Ball Tournament
Josh Anderson and Corbin Sebens overcame a 2-stroke deficit on Sunday to win first place in the 2-man Better Ball Tournament at Lake of the Woods. In Saturday’s first round, they fired a 64 and trailed Tim Hoss Jr. and Brandon Haveman by two shots. However, their 64 on Sunday gave them a 128 and…