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IDNR asks Village to update trail
Although the Village of Mahomet has complied with the requirements set forth by the Open Space Land Acquisition Development grant for 20 years, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources expects the Village to update the Sangamon River Greenway to adhere to current ADA standards. IDNR said the Village will not receive additional grant funds from…
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Rivers to speak at Biker Sunday
New Orleans’ Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) Chaplain Billy Rivers will share his story with the Mahomet Church of the Nazarene congregation during Biker Sunday on May 18. Mahomet Church of the Nazarene Pastors Lutz and Deb Braunig decided to acquaint their congregation with their love for the biking community through Biker Sunday twelve years ago.…
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Nickel and Dimes brings show to Lake of the Woods Saturday
Two and a half years ago Nicole Collett wanted to be part of a band. Now, 400 shows and 1,200 songs later, the lead singer of Nickel and Dimes looks forward to playing at Lake of the Woods Bar on Saturday. “Playing shows in my hometown is so much fun,” Collett said. “It’s a chance…
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MSHS manufacturing students selected to represent AtFab at Makers Faire
Mahomet-Seymour High School manufacturing students were one of four digital fabricators selected to represent AtFab designs at the Bay Area Makers Faire in San Mateo, California May 14-17. Boasted as the greatest show-and-tell exhibit on Earth, the Maker Faire showcases forward-thinking products while giving thinkers, engineers, scientists and hobbyists a place to experiment and learn.…
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Zumba instructor talks about benefits of Zumba Kids program
Editors Note: Many times, I take interviews and make all the pieces of the puzzle fit together for readers. Having worked with Zumba Instructor Kristina Robinson before, I thought I would piece together her adult Zumba program, Zumba Gold, Zumba in the Park and new Zumba Kids program for you. But for the first time,…
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MSHS Ag Expo brings agriculture to life for students
Mahomet-Seymour agriculture and horticulture students have volunteered their time to bring the seventh annual Ag Expo to the Mahomet community on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. This years’ Ag Expo promises to have a broad range of activities for community members of all ages. Visitors will be able to take a picture in the…
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Celebrate Art to showcase student art
Mahomet-Seymour art students will showcase their artwork to the community on Sunday, May 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Mahomet-Seymour High School. Twenty years ago, the Mahomet-Seymour Schools Foundation partnered with M-S art teachers to host Celebrate Art. During each school year, art teachers throughout the district select student art to be displayed at the…
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MAYC celebrates success of B.L.A.S.T. programming
Nine months into a three-year partnership with the Mahomet-Seymour School District, the Mahomet Area Youth Club can see the rippling effects of the club’s after school B.L.A.S.T. (Bulldogs Learning and Succeeding Together) programming. Before the 2013-2014 school year, MAYC served approximately 25 children, ages 6 through 17, on the MAYC campus. As the MAYC board…
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Mahomet Family Restaurant brings dream to life
After six years of patiently waiting out their dream to open a restaurant in Mahomet, Ali and Mide Sulejmani will open the doors to the Mahomet Family Restaurant Monday morning at 6 a.m. The couple was approved for a loan on the building located at 1002 Commercial Drive in 2008, a day after Chef Benjamin…
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Understanding buyers’ mindset is key to successful home sale
In February, I wrote about the Mahomet real estate gap—the serious supply shortage—that exists in the $100,000 to $200,000 price range. With compelling statistics that confirm a supply shortage, I heard from a few folks whose homes had been on the market for months in this segment without selling. Naturally, they were curious how this…