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Christie Clinic Photos: Mahomet Pie Eating Contest
This photo album of the Mahomet Pie Eating Contest is brought to you by Christie Clinic. . Photos were taken by Ethan Bice. To view the entire album visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/2022-Mahomet-Pie-Eating-Contest/.
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Christie Clinic Photos: 2022 Mahomet-Seymour Lineman Challenge
This photo album of the Mahomet-Seymour Lineman Challenge is brought to you by Christie Clinic. . Photos were taken by Brogan Hennesy. To view the entire album visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/Mahomet-Seymour-Friday-Night-Lights-2022.
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CCFPD to enhance stargazing amenities at International Dark Sky Park
Penfield, IL – The Champaign County Forest Preserve District (CCFPD) was awarded $294,000 in grantfunding by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Open Space Land Acquisition andDevelopment (OSLAD) Grant Program to support the construction of a dark sky trail and amenities at MiddleFork River Forest Preserve in Penfield, Illinois. Middle Fork is the largest…
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New three-digit suicide prevention hotline 988 launches to help with mental health crisis
Finding support in a mental health crisis is now easier with a national network of more than 200 crisis centers which can be accessed by dialing 988. The three-digit, nationwide phone number will direct callers and texters to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline where healthcare professionals will be available to help. Veterans can press…
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Second-quarter PAC reports show donations made to Bulldog Blueprint committee
Second-quarter political action committee (PAC) reports from the Illinois State Board of Elections show donation and expenses behind work the Citizens for Bulldog Blueprint did in support of the 2022 Mahomet-Seymour School District referendum. The committee self-reported $8,000 in donations and $7,305.30 in expenses from its date of organization with the state on March 30…
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I-57 resurfacing begins July 18
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that resurfacing of Interstate 57 in northern Champaign County begins July 18. The work zone will extend 7 miles from Thomasboro to Rantoul in both directions and includes the south ramps at the Rantoul interchange (exit 250). One lane in each direction will remain open. Resurfacing of I-57 from…
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Lake of the Woods Golf Course takes steps to reduce emissions
Mahomet, IL – Lake of the Woods Golf Course has replaced their fossil-fuel-powered fleet with a five-year lease of 60 Club Car Tempo Lithium-ION series golf carts from Battery Specialists + Golf Cars in Champaign. The Club Car Tempo is an electric cart that features auto-breaking, flip windshields and dual USB ports. A two week…
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Christie Clinic Photos: Mahomet Public Library Book Dominoes
This photo album of the Mahomet Public Library’s attempt to break the State Book Domino record is brought to you by Christie Clinic. . The library set a record in 2019, with 1165 books. In 2022, they broke that record with 1651 books. Photos were taken by Brogan Hennesy. To view the entire album visit…
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Christie Clinic Photos: Mahomet Auto Fest
This photo album of Mahomet Auto Fest is brought to you by Christie Clinic. Photos were taken by Brogan Hennesy. To view the entire album visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/Mahomet-Auto-Fest-2022/.
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Closure of South Mahomet Road to continue indefinitely
The closure of South Mahomet Road and 425E is being extended indefinitely. In order to construct a railroad crossing that will connect South Mahomet Road through the Mahomet-Seymour School District’s property, connecting the south side of Mahomet to the east, South Mahomet Road will be closed from Littlefield Lane around the 425E bend. from 425E…