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Construction on I-74/I-57 interchange begins Aug. 3
Traffic on I-74 west of Mahomet has seen construction for much of the summer. Beginning Aug. 3, traffic on I-74 east of Mahomet will also be under construction. A $32.6 million project to replace the I-74 bridges over the Canadian National Railroad yard and Market Street will kick off a series of projects that is…
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Mahomet-Seymour releases re-opening plan for 2020-21
Mahomet-Seymour released additional information, including their 2020-21 reopening plan Monday. Within the email Superintendent Lindsey Hall said, “Please know that there are parts of this plan that will be periodically updated to reflect changes and guidance that we receive from outside agencies such as the Champaign Urbana Public Health District. Please check back frequently to…
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Mahomet-Seymour 2020-21 Registration Information
The Mahomet-Seymour School District has opened 2020-21 registration. Parents were asked last week via email to decide if their child would attend school in-person or online. But parents are still required to visit Skyward to register their student, submit the proper forms and pay the registration fee associated with school and extracurricular activities. Registration is…
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Krannert Center of Performing Arts cancels fall 2020 in-person performances
Krannert Center of Performing Arts has canceled all public, in-person performances at the Center for fall 2020. The reduction in performances will provide additional space and time for safer, physically distanced university classes this fall in accordance with campus guidelines and the State of Illinois Phase 4 Reopening Plan. The decision made in close conversation…
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After 24 years as a Mahomet police officer, Dave Parsons will retire
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Before Dave Parsons’ professional career ever took flight, he headed in a different direction. After graduating from Mahomet-Seymour High School in1987, Parsons enrolled at the University of Illinois. “I was going to be a pilot,” he said. Parsons soon decided to stay grounded. “It hit me one day. ‘I don’t want…
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Izaiah Lusk wins Lake of the Woods Junior Open
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Izaiah Lusk shot a 77 on Thursday and was the champion in the boys’ 16-17-year-old age bracket at the annual Lake of the Woods Junior Open golf tournament. He was one of 12 challengers in the division. The runner-up was Matthew Erickson (78). Tanner Buehnerkemper (81) ended in third place. Jacob…
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Prayer gathering focuses on unity
Approximately 70 people gathered in the Mahomet Police Department parking lot to pray for first responders Monday evening. Pastor Jason Schifo of Community Evangelical Free Church Mahomet said it was time to pray for unity. Standing in the middle of a socially distanced circle, he didn’t have an agenda other than just to allow a…
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Hensley ready to work with coaches, schedules
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com High school athletes will soon have the chance to start competing. Depending on the sport, competitions could start within a matter of weeks. The Illinois High School Association unveiled a plan on Wednesday that allows all sports in the state to have a season, though many of the activities are shifting…
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En Route Boutique to move to Churchill Crossing Development
Mahomet’s Jennifer Wagner feels that it’s time for her business, En Route Fashion Boutique to offer something more to the community. En Route is expected to move from the west side of town at 401 W Oak St. to the Churchill Crossing Development on east IL-150 in the fall. In addition to En Route’s popular…
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Classic Plumbing PLUMBER of the Month: Haken Anderson and KJ Jackson
There’s always time to learn something new. That was especially true in March, April and May. Mahomet’s Haken Anderson learned how to sew, and how to make masks during the first months of the Illinois stay-at-home order. His classmate KJ Jackson spent part the better part of July learning how to put ribbon, hooks and…