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  • Yancy’s Christmas light display is sentimental

    Dani Tietz

    A snow baby collection at grandma’s house. A ceramic Santa at grandpa’s house. A small Christmas tree on the fireplace mantle. Children often take the little nostalgic details of Christmas from their childhood into adulthood. But for Mahomet native Ashley Yancy, the spirit of those little nostalgic details are something that should be cherished, shared… Read more

  • Mahomet Christmas Light Guide

    Dani Tietz

    *This Christmas Light Guide does not include all Christmas Light Displays. The displays on this map are Mahomet’s iconic displays. If one has been missed, please let us know and we will do our best to add a short description this year, and will try to write a story next year.   Pine Tree Subdivision… Read more

  • Hodges brings childhood dream to life with Christmas lights

    Dani Tietz

    Tucked back behind Tin Cup Road at 106 N. Redbud Ct., holiday seekers will find a musical holiday light show which will wow the child inside anyone. “When we were kids, we would decorate the inside of our house, but we never did anything on the outside,” homeowner Jason Hodges said. “Mom and dad would… Read more

  • Superhero Christmas display brings out the kid in many

    Dani Tietz

    ****In honor of Stan Lee the Dodges will collect donations for the Stan Lee Foundation at the house. This organization promotes literacy and education for those that are underprivileged. If you wish to make an online donation you can do so here. It will be payable through PayPal. The manger scene, eight tiny reindeer and… Read more

  • “Griswolds of Mahomet” continue 40-year tradition

    Fred Kroner

    By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com It didn’t start out this way. It didn’t begin with 100,000-plus Christmas lights adorning the front and back yards at George and Dixie Schoonover’s Mahomet home on Timberview Drive. At the outset, there weren’t dozens of wooden structures — some with lights — and the multiple extension cords. In the beginning,… Read more

  • Christmas wishes come to life at Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch

    Dani Tietz

    In the magic of Christmas, there are few things more enchanting than eight tiny reindeer. And while Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch may not be home to Santa’s famous group, owners Mark and Julie Hardy have seen his patrons light up over the sight of their herd. “They’re just wonderful,” Mark said. “They’re extremely friendly. Wherever I… Read more