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Want to help break a book domino record?
The Mahomet Public Library needs the help of all hands-on June 28 from 12:30 to 2 as they attempt to break the Illinois’ record for longest book domino line. The current record is held by Farmington Public Library. Mahomet’s library director, John Howard, worked in Farmington before taking his current position. Under his leadership, Farmington…
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Mahomet will discuss future of marijuana within Village limits
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – A new state law doesn’t necessarily mean a new amount of tolerance in area communities. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who was elected earlier this year, signed a bill on Tuesday that will legalize marijuana (up to one ounce per person for adults 21 and older) in the state effective…
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Illinois becomes 11th state in US to legalize recreational marijuana
CHICAGO- Illinois on Tuesday became the 11th state to legalize the use of recreational marijuana (HB 1438) for persons over 21 years of age. While the use of recreational marijuana continues to be illegal under federal law, Illinois residents will be able to purchase and possess up to 30 grams of cannabis flower or 5…
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Commentary: Am I Asking the Wrong Question
BY DEB BRAUNIG When do you become too old to dream big dreams? The obvious answer is never. Dreaming is safe. Dreaming doesn’t cost anything. Dreaming takes little energy. Dreaming requires no teamwork. So . . . that means I’m asking the wrong question. Maybe the real question is . . . when do you…
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MSHS spring athletes earn area honors
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com For the recently completed high school spring-sport season, seven Mahomet-Seymour athletes – covering four sports – received All-Area first-team accolades on honor squads chosen by The News-Gazette. One Bulldog coach also received recognition as the area’s top coach in her sport. Additionally, eight Bulldogs were named first-team all-Apollo Conference in the…
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Let’s Take a Hike: Horsetails at Riverbend Forest Preserve
Mahomet, Ill. – There’s much to be said for being under a tree canopy or brushing your fingertips on top of grasses that are waist high. CCFPD’s Riverbend Forest Preserve is known for its lakes created after sand and gravel mining were complete. But surrounding the lakes, which are trails that wind through the prairie…
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Village of Mahomet intends to purchase 5 parcels near downtown Mahomet
Mahomet, Ill. – The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees announced its intent to purchase property to the east of the Village of Mahomet Administration Building, after an executive session on June 18. The properties currently known as 511 E. Main St., 107 S. Jefferson St., 507 E. Main St., 201 S. Jefferson St. and…
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Keefe proposes M-S policy change to open communication
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Newly-elected board member Ken Keefe presented suggested policy changes that would allow for various channels of communication between the public and the board. Currently, board policy 2:240 states, “Anyone may propose new policies, changes to existing policies, or elimination of existing policies. Staff suggestions should be processed through the Superintendent.…
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M-S Policy Committee reviews upcoming changes
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour School Board members Meghan Hennesy and Lori Larson will make up the board’s policy committee, which held its first open meeting Wednesday morning. Led by Superintendent Lindsey Hall, the meeting began with an overview of recommended PRESS Updates. The full board will be made aware of the updates at the…
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Day Trips: Goosecreek Blueberries opens for the summer
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Picking a handful of blueberries may seem like a pastime of summer’s past, but Goosecreek Blueberries located just outside of Monticello opened this morning with parents, toddlers, and teenagers combing rows and rows of blueberry plants. In its third year selling you-pick blueberries, Goosecreek Blueberries opens for three to five days…