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Busey Keeps their Customers at the Center
*Busey is a sponsor of the Mahomet Daily. The following piece is a part of that agreement. Since Busey first opened its doors nearly 150 years ago, the community-minded organization has made it a priority to provide service excellence in everything they do for their customers and community members. To ensure they are living their…
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Students geared up for Dawg Walk
Mahomet, Ill. – Mahomet-Seymour students in grade K-5 are ready to raise money for the 2016 Dawg Walk. The M-S PTO talked to students earlier this week about raising money for their school. Each year the M-S PTO uses the money raised at the Dawg Walk for to help elementary schools and for PTO activities,…
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Letter to the Editor: Why can’t construction crews begin after school starts?
JUST A THOUGHT: Perhaps those who are demolishing the houses and clearing away the debris across the street north of Sangamon Elementary School could wait until 8:30 each morning so the drop-off of students isn’t adversely impacted. This morning was dangerous! And perhaps they could curtail their activity during after-school pick-up as well. Signed: Antoinette…
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Kindergarten mom shares first day feelings
Agree to write an article about Kindergarten feels, she thought. It will be healing, she thought. (insert ugly cry here) “How are you doing, Mom?” -all the other kind parents at drop off “I’m excited for her, she’s going to do great!”-Me (the dirtiest, filthiest liar there ever was) What I know in my head:…
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Dawgapalooza scheduled for 9.2.2016
Dawgapalooza, an annual celebration to kick-off the football season will take place on September 2 in order to accommodate the Sangamon River Music Festival. The event, which runs from 4:30 to 7:15 p.m. features 15 inflatables, a tailgate cookout, and Bulldog apparel. The Mahomet-Seymour marching band and cheerleaders lead the crowd in pre-game cheers at…
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Day Trips: Kilgus Dairy Farm
While many family farms are being taken over by commercial organizations, the Kilgus family, which runs a dairy, pork and goat farm has its eyes set on staying small enough that the family members can manage the tasks on their own. “We’re not trying to manage all these employees,” Jenna Kilgus said. “We want to…
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Three Money Lessons for Your College Student
Ensure your child is prepared financially with these three money lessons from Busey. The best part is your student doesn’t have to pull an “all-nighter” to learn the basics. Class is in session. Let’s begin! Lesson #1: Budgeting 101 Draft a “real world” budget—especially if your student lives off-campus and is responsible for paying for…
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MSHS Marching Band ready to turn dreams into reality
The Mahomet-Seymour Marching Band is ready to turn dreams into reality. “Dreamscapes” will follow a young girl’s journey from a night-time routine into a nightmare where she loses her teddy bear to a jester-like character. MSHS Band Director, Michael Stevens came up with the idea in January when he was talking to a friend who…
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Day Trips: Grab Your Friends and Pedal Downtown Champaign
Have you ever dreamed of “cruising the strip” with 8 to 15 of your closest friends going a little over 2 mph? My guess is it’s not on your bucket list. But taking a 2 hour tour of downtown Champaign on the Slowride Pedal Tour may just be the best 2 hours you spend with…