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Coach Bails Running to host two running programs this summer
Beginning a running program may be difficult. Running a marathon may seem impossible. But RRCA and USATF Certified Running Coaches Joe and Kelly Bails, of Coach Bails Running LLC., want to make the process of both feats obtainable for both new and seasoned runners. The Bails, who have trained runners for a combined 28 years,…
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Relay for Life scheduled for May 7
The battle against cancer is not something cancer patients face alone. Whether patients have family and friends by their side, receive cards and packages from loved ones or get financial help through fundraisers, many Mahomet residents who have fought against cancer have relied heavily on their support team to see them through. Each year, nearly…
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Obituary for Matthew Prather
Matthew Daren Prather, age 18, of Mahomet, Illinois peacefully passed away from natural causes related to a cardiac episode at his home on March 24, 2016. He was born on November 30, 1997 in Champaign, Illinois. He was a senior at Mahomet-Seymour High School, where he was a member of the soccer team, football team,…
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Funeral arrangements for Prather
Visitation for Matthew Prather will be from 3 to 8 pm, Monday, March 28 at First Christian Church on Staley and Curtis Road in Champaign. The funeral will be at 10 am Tuesday, March 29 at First Christian Church.
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MSHS student-athlete found unresponsive at home
Matthew Prather, a student-athlete at Mahomet-Seymour High School, passed away in his home Thursday night. An autopsy is scheduled for today. Prather was a punter and a kicker for the Mahomet-Seymour Football team, but was best known for his smile, dimples and warm personality. MSHS Principal Shannon Cheek said all students will be notified during…
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Bulldog Bash to raise money for educational needs
The Mahomet-Seymour Schools Foundation will celebrate 20 years of providing educational resources to the Mahomet-Seymour Schools during their annual Bulldog Bash fundraiser on May 13. This year’s fundraiser will include a casual dinner buffet alongside a live and silent auction beginning at 6 p.m. Last year’s silent auction included over 90 items. Central Illinois’ favorite…
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Uncle Kracker, Phil Vassar to headline Sangamon River Music Festival
The Sangamon River Music Festival Committee announced Uncle Kracker and Phil Vasser as the 2016 festival headlines Monday. Uncle Kracker will perform at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, August 26 and Phil Vasser will perform at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, August 27. Uncle Kracker His 2000 major label debut, Double Wide, fittingly went double-platinum and yielded #1…
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Foundation and businesses provide scholarships for MSHS seniors
The Mahomet-Seymour Educational Foundation and Mahomet businesses and organizations are once again partnering to provide thousands of dollars in scholarships to Mahomet-Seymour seniors this year. Seniors were granted access to over local scholarship opportunities nearly two weeks ago, and the Foundation and the High School will continue to collect scholarship opportunities through the end of…
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Happy Runners and Working Out
I haven’t written about my exercise journey for the last two weeks. When I begin things I get really excited about them. And then, it’s not the my excitement necessarily tapers off, but moreso that I just don’t know what to say because, well, I guess certain things just become part of your life and…
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Blue light can damage eyes, protection recommended
*Burgwald Eye Center and Jones Optical are sponsors of the Mahomet Daily. This content is provided as part of that agreement. Not all light is created equally. In today’s world, with natural and many forms of artificial light, we are surrounded with light 365 days a year. And while some forms of light powers or…