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Village to make final pass to collect leaves on December 3
The Village of Mahomet leaf pickup program will be extended until December 3. The leaf pickup program was scheduled to end on Friday, November 30th after area 5 pick-up is completed. However, the Village will make one final pass through all areas to collect any remaining leaves on December 3. All leaves regardless of areas must…
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MSJHS 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball captures 4A IESA Sectional Title
The Mahomet-Seymour Girls’ Basketball team captured the seventh-grade 4A IESA Sectional title by defeating Effingham 32-29 in overtime Wednesday. The Bulldogs will face Chatham Glenwood at Bollingbrook Brooks Middle School at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Rose passes legislation that gives first ever independent enforcement power to IDNR to deal with natural gas companies who pollute water supplies
Springfield, IL – The protection of the local water supply will be strengthened under legislation sponsored by State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and passed by the Senate Nov. 28. Senate Bill 3549 will give, for the first time, full jurisdictional authority to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to regulate natural gas pipelines and…
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MSHS Girls’ Basketball drops home Apollo Conference opener
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s girls’ basketball team lost its home opener, which was also its Apollo Conference opener, on Monday against Mount Zion. The visiting Braves built a 19-13 lead after one quarter en route to a 58-41 triumph. The Bulldogs are 3-2 overall. Mount Zion is 4-3. Maddy Wade led M-S with nine…
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Christmas wishes come to life at Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch
In the magic of Christmas, there are few things more enchanting than eight tiny reindeer. And while Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch may not be home to Santa’s famous group, owners Mark and Julie Hardy have seen his patrons light up over the sight of their herd. “They’re just wonderful,” Mark said. “They’re extremely friendly. Wherever I…
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Middle Fork River Forest Preserve designated as International Dark Sky Park
The International Dark Sky Association has announced the accreditation of Middle Fork River Forest Preserve in Champaign County, Illinois, U.S., as an International Dark Sky Park, that state’s first such designation. The result caps a two-year effort to achieve the status in a collaboration between the Champaign County Forest Preserve District and the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society. “As…
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Classic Plumbing PLUMBER of the Month: Ike Hatter
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Chances are you’ve seen Ike Hatter. There’s probably a pretty good chance you’ve spoken with him as well. You just might not know his name. Hatter is one of the more active bell ringers that serve annually for the Salvation Army. From mid-November until December 24, they are manning the red…
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Tribute Quartet to perform at First United Methodist Church of Urbana
GMA Dove award nominated Tribute Quartet is scheduled to make their first ever appearance in Urbana, IL! Tribute Quartet will be in concert at First United Methodist Church of Urbana, 304 S. Race St., Urbana, IL on Saturday, December 1st at 6:00 pm! Doors will open at 5:00. This gifted group provides the perfect blend…
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Lebeau works to create inclusive environment at Champaign Gymnastics Academy
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Paige Davis is an adaptable soon-to-be 5-year-old. She could be the poster child for the adage, “any port in a storm.” Davis has enjoyed her time in gymnastics, especially on the balance beam. “She loves to turn anything into a balance beam, like curbs, lines in the parking lot, or folded…
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Village of Mahomet Board Agenda 11.27.2018
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