The Vermilion County Conservation District will host a free Wool Dyeing Demonstration in partnership with the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers on Sept. 18 at the Pioneer Homestead Cabin at the Forest Glen Forest Preserve between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The fiber artists will gather at the log cabin to […]
The Vermilion County Conservation District has Forest Glen’s Famous Maple Syrup available for pick up at Forest Glen or Kennekuk Visitor Center’s walk-up windows. The District had to cancel the 2020 Maple Syrup Open House due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the the Glen had a very good syrup harvest. The […]
St. Joseph, St. Joseph-Ogden and Prairieview Schools will close March 16 to March 20 for spring break. While many go on vacation, local organizations have much planned for those staying at home! Whether you’re looking to take a dip in the pool, see a performance or try your hand at […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Something sweet is about to happen, and it has nothing to do with sending flowers to your love. When the temperatures drop below freezing overnight, and warm up to the 40’s during the day, it’s maple sugar season. With warmer temperatures forecasted in mid-Feburary, conditions might […]
Reservations for facilities at will open on Jan. 2, 2020. Facilities can be used for any social gathering including, but not limited to class reunions, graduation parties, church and company picnics, group retreats or meetings. To book these facilities for the 2020 calendar year, phone calls will be taken beginning […]
