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Taylor’s ReMax recognized as Business of the Year
Russ and Nick Taylor were recognized as the 2016 Business of the Year by the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce last week. The Taylor’s great grandparents moved to Mahomet from Southern Illinois in 1910 to pick corn by hand. Eventually, they farmed their own land, as did the Taylor’s grandparents and parents. Growing up in Mahomet,…
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Give Your Child a Healthy Mouth, A Healthy Start
As parents begin to think about building the perfect box or making cards with candies for Valentine’s Day class parties, it’s also important that they reevaluate how their children are taking care of their teeth on a daily basis. During February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness…
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MAYC hires new Executive Director, gets ready to move into new building
New leadership will bring big changes to the Mahomet Area Youth Club (MAYC) in 2017. Not only has the club hired a new Executive Director and appointed a new Board President, but the club is also looking to leave their current building at 601 E Franklin St. and occupy the former New Hope Church building…
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PALS Program bridges Ag education for Sangamon and MSHS
Although Mahomet-Seymour High School Agriculture students and Sangamon Elementary students are on different campuses, a 10-year partnership has brought the two groups together through the PALS (Partners in Active Learning) program. “It’s grown here because it’s been a good program,” Sangamon Principal Mark Cabutti said. “The teachers won’t give up their academic time if it’s…
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Joe Logan named 2016 Cornbelt Firefighter of the Year
Joe Logan was named the 2016 Cornbelt Firefighter of the Year at the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Monday night. Logan, who joined the Cornbelt team after a year of training in 2009 to help out in the community he grew up in, was chosen by his peers for the award. “This isn’t something…
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Op Ed: Sen. Rose explains his position on State budget crisis
Over the last three weeks, there has been intense conversation and numerous proposals in the Senate to get Illinois out of its fiscal mess. I support this much-needed discussion especially considering that by next July, Illinois’ bill backlog could reach $13.5 billion, nearly doubling in just one year. Several years ago, I proposed my own…
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Sidewalk Prophets to perform at Grace Church April 12
Concert season will kick-off with a special visit from Sidewalk Prophets at Grace Church on April 12. Sidewalk Prophets, who performed at the Sangamon River Music Festival in 2012 and 2015, return on the “Prodigal Tour,” a concert which “weave(s) the power of the Prodigal film with the live concert experience.” Selling over 500K albums,…
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ID Theft & Tax Refund Fraud
As Americans file tax returns to Uncle Sam, identity thieves are scheming to receive the refunds of thousands of identity theft victims. According to the Federal Trade Commission, tax identity theft has been the most common form of identity theft reported for the past five years. The experts at Busey want you to be informed…
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Mahomet Madness Friday
The Mahomet-Seymour boys basketball team will host the 11th annual MSHS Boys Basketball fundraiser, Mahomet Madness, this Friday, January 27. Inflatables and Field House games will begin at 4:45 PM. Children can purchase a $5.00 Bracelet with unlimited use at the door. Admission to the game is included. A pulled pork meal, including sandwich, chips,…
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Lake of the Woods Polar Plunge and 5K Donut Dash scheduled for Feb. 25
Bitter temperatures will not keep hundreds of Special Olympics supporters from jumping into the lake at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve on February 25. Participants can also participate in a 5K Donut Dash event where eating donuts actually helps your time. This is the only 5K around that not only tests your speed but your ability…