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The Mahomet-Seymour School District to see facility upgrades over four years
When Superintendent Rick Johnston presented the 15 to 20-year facility plan for the Mahomet-Seymour schools to board members on Dec. 4, he stressed that long-term planning is only feasible with maintainable short-term goals. This backward planning strategy was applied in Johnston’s presentation where he proposed grade levels K-2 and 6-8 be moved out to the…
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Sweet Adventures: Wrap yourself in holiday magic
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I was seated at my desk this morning, slowly waking up to the day with a cup of coffee. I was happily looking at the lights glowing on our tree, checking off the ever present to-do list in my mind when I bolted out of mychair ~ Myarticleforthepaperisduetomorrow!! There you have it. The…
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Village Board listens to staff suggestions for improvements
Public Works Director Gary LaForge presented pros and cons of hiring an in-house engineering tech to the Village board Tuesday. Mayor Patrick Brown and LaForge have identified an in-house consultant to be an asset to the Village as the position would help with the workload, but also save the Village money. The Village spent an…
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School board gets glimpse at district’s proposed 20-year plan
Superintendent Rick Johnston shared a proposed 20-year facility outlook for the Mahomet-Seymour School District with board members on Dec. 4. The plan, which reflects input from staff, administration, school board and community members, bonding consultants and specialized committees, also included a proposed 5-year upgrade and maintenance plan for the current facilities. Johnston believes the 5-year…
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Busey Bank supports Mahomet Community during the holiday season
In addition to putting up decorations and participating in “Light Up Mahomet,” Busey Bank at 312 E Main St. has a number of way they foster a spirit of giving during the holiday season. Busey Bank has hosted a hat and mitten tree for over 20 years. As employees and customers buy mittens and hats…
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Survive the Season!-Lindy Gault, Fitness & Nutrition Coach / Owner, Transform Fitness Studio
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! For most, it’s also one of the most CHALLENGING times of year when it comes to health and fitness. Tempting treats, holiday parties and busy schedules can wreak havoc on even the most determined people. But allowing yourself to go crazy all month will only have you…
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Live Nativity set for Sunday
The Mahomet Lutheran Church will present their annual Live Nativity on Sun. from 4 to 7 p.m. in the drive in front of the church. The nativity will include Mary, Joseph, Jesus, Shepards, Kings and angels. Sheep, lambs, a camel and donkey also come from Indiana Loft River Game Farm. “The camel is probably the…
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MS District seeks community input for Early Childhood Center name
The Mahomet-Seymour School District will accept name suggestions from the Mahomet community for the new Early Childhood Center from Dec. 4 through midnight on Dec. 19. Suggestions should be emailed to namethebuilding@ms.k12.il.us with the individual’s name, address, town and zip code. The Facilities Committee will narrow the suggestions down to five or six finalists. The…
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Village purchases R&S facility to house Public Works Department
While talks of replacing the 50-year-old Public Works facility has been discussed among Village Board Members for years, the Village voted to save money by purchasing the existing R&S Sales & Service located at 218 S. Lake of the Woods Rd. on Nov. 26. Due to lack of space, equipment sits outside the current facility…
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Turkey Trot warms up Thanksgiving Day
Frigid temperatures didn’t keep the 334 registrants from participating in the Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department Turkey Trot. Six 32-gallon trash cans with non-perishable food and $90 were also donated to Mahomet Helping Hands.