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“Foundation of Family” found at Pain and Victory Gym
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com A gym should include weights, some machines and probably loud music. But at Josh Cook’s Pain and Victory Gym, located in Mahomet at 203 E. Adams, Bay #3, you’re going to also find something more. The whole concept began with family. “I couldn’t find a gym to train at,” Josh said.…
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Mahomet-Seymour Back to School: Bus Safety Tips
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Returning to school can be an exciting time for many children and parents. But with extra vehicles on the roads, including school buses, it is important to remember Illinois State Law when approaching school zones and buses. In a school zone: When approaching a school zone between the hours of 7…
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Road Construction announcements for week of Aug. 19
Stark Excavating will set up traffic control along portions of Oak Creek, Amy Drive and Jennifer Court beginning Monday, Aug. 19. The project will start with removal of one lane at all locations on Tuesday. When Amy Dr (west curve) is complete, they will move to Jeffery Dr. at Amy Dr. When Oak Creek is…
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Water feature at Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden to open soon
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com After a year of reconstruction and renovation, the pond and waterfall area at Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden is nearly ready to re-open. Tuesday was devoted to the laying of approximately 8,000 square feet of sod that will surround the one-half acre pond. A private re-dedication for local donors is scheduled for…
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3 Disciplines Illinois State Triathlon Championships Sept. 22
Mahomet, Ill. – The 3 Disciplines Illinois State Triathlon Championships will return to the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Over 250 athletes are expected to over Mahomet to run, bike and swim in the second of three triathlons scheduled for the area. “The first year brought over 120 competitors…
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2019 Fall Mahomet Community Garage Sale: Call for Listings
The 2019 Fall Mahomet Community Garage Sales are scheduled for September 13-14. The Mahomet Daily will produce a free online and print garage sale guide. Listings for the online guide can be received until September 11 at 5 p.m., but to be included in the print map, listings have to be received by September 8…
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M-S PTO answers questions about finances
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet-Seymour PTO opened up its board meeting Thursday night to community members after Mahomet residents Sunny McMurry and Lisa Frerichs took to social media questioning the organization’s financial practices. McMurry contacted the PTO earlier this summer with questions about the percentage of money that goes back to the schools from…
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Village of Mahomet Special Meeting and Study Session 8.13.2019
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. on August 13 in the Village Administration Building. [pdf-embedder url="https://mahometnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Village-of-Mahomet-Special-Board-Meeting-8.12.2019.pdf" title="Village of Mahomet Special Board Meeting 8.12.2019"] [pdf-embedder url="https://mahometnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Village-of-Mahomet-Board-Study-Session-8.12.2019.pdf" title="Village of Mahomet Board Study Session 8.12.2019"]
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Sangamon Valley Public Water District looking for Utility & Grounds Maintenance Workers
The Sangamon Valley Public Water District is teaming up with Express Employment professionals for a Pop–Up Job Fair on Thursday, August 15th from 4-7 PM . They are looking for experienced Utility & Grounds Maintenance Workers! Anyone interested should stop by next Thursday, or apply online through the link here: www.ziprecruiter.com/jobs/specialized-recruiting-group-8a9888f4/utility-worker-1e7f6f53
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Commentary: Looking at the ingredients that cause violence
BY JASON SCHIFO Last year my wife was away on a missions trip, and my son needed to make treats for his student ministry night. My wife had sent him a tried and true recipe for S’more‘s bars, a real winner in every setting. As he set himself to the task of making them, he…