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Mahomet-Seymour board looks at financial outlook
Despite decreased state and federal funding over the last four years with increased enrollment in the Mahomet-Seymour School District, Superintendent Rick Johnston and Chief School Business Official Trent Nuxoll reported significant financial gains during Monday night’s school board meeting. “The news isn’t good, but the news is that we are moving toward a sustainable, doable…
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Eagle Scout project to benefit MS Drama Department
Tyler Chalfant is a vital member of the Mahomet-Seymour High School drama department both on and off the stage. He has acted in productions, built sets, and now, thanks to his Eagle Scout project, another of his talents will be remembered for years to come. Chalfant’s Eagle Scout project was to design and a build…
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How to protect your identity from a data breach: Part II
The possibility of the average consumer becoming a victim of a data breach grows with each new advancement in the electronic age. A data breach occurs when sensitive or confidential information such as drivers’ license numbers, medical records, Social Security numbers, bank or credit-card account numbers is stolen, copied or used by an unauthorized person.…
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Day Trips: What’s Really Important
Although I am an extremely reflective person, I’ve never looked at my life quite like I have over the last seven days. With my oldest daughter going into high school, I have begun to take count of the time I have left in this house with these kids. When they were babies, our days were…
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Support for Bunch goes a long way
Community support has been the backbone of Dani Bunch’s training since she was a seventh grade student at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School. Now, Bunch, who was named the Big 10 Female Athlete of the Year in 2014, needs continued support from the community as she trains to compete professionally. “I don’t think I would have…
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Local Young Man to earn Eagle Scout While Helping Disabled Hunters
[two_third] Fulfilling a dream years in the making, a local young man will become an Eagle Scout by this fall, and his efforts will help hunters with disabilities enjoy an activity many take for granted. Lane Coffey, incoming freshman at Mahomet Seymour High School, said this project to help hunters with disabilities has been important…
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Day Trip:Trying new things in Chicago
Being so close to Chicago, we take our kids to the windy city pretty much every year. This time, my oldest (14) suggested that we go to Chicago to visit the Shedd Aquarium. She loves the beluga whales and wanted to see the newborn dolphin (which we didn’t get to see). I was really hesitant…
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Champion Fitness opens doors in Mahomet
Champion Fitness Physical Therapy will open its door to the Mahomet community Thursday during a Customer Appreciation Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will kick-off with the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce celebrating the business with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:45 a.m. Following the ribbon cutting, guests can enjoy lunch or register…
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Day Trip: Family Friendly Lafayette, Indiana
[one_half] Directions This trip will take approximately 1.5 hours. *Please remember the time difference Take I-74 East until you get to Waynestown, Indiana, exit 25 (73 miles) Take IN-25 North to Northwestern Avenue (West Lafayette, IN) (20 miles) [/one_half] [one_half_last][/one_half_last] What You’ll Need An extra pair of clothes or swimsuit Towel Bug Spray Camera Cost Food…
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Ellis to begin the weekend celebration at Walker’s Friday
Coming home is always a pleasure for musician Matt Ellis. “When I can, I like to go out for walks and drives, and just enjoy the peaceful feeling of the town,” Ellis said. A 2005 graduate of Mahomet-Seymour High School, Ellis now lives in Springfield where he enjoys writing and performing music. Ellis grew up…